LEWIS MACARI followed in the footsteps of his famous grandad to score a screamer on his EFL debut – winning the game and sparking wild scenes.
The 21-year-old is on the books of Stoke, having come through the Potters’ academy.
Lewis Macari scored a belter on his debut in the EFL for Notts CountyRex
Twitter / @SkyBetLeagueTwoMacari let fly from outside the area[/caption]
But after loans at non-league Market Drayton Town and Dundalk, he has now joined Notts County in League Two.
And he delivered the goods on his senior debut for the Magpies.
After replacing Richard Brindley as an early sub away at Gillingham on Saturday, Macari decided the game with a superb strike 12 minutes from time.
The right-back latched on to a pass just outside the area and thundered the ball into the top corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
That put County 2-1 up at Priestfield and prompted huge celebrations among the players and travelling fans as Luke Williams’ men clinched all three points.
The result keeps Notts County’s promotion charge in full swing, with the newly-promoted side second after 14 games, two points adrift of leaders Stockport.
Macari has no shortage of sporting pedigree.
The youngster’s dad Paul was a professional footballer and uncle Mike was at Stoke.
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But it is grandad Lou who enjoyed the most success in the game.
The former midfielder starred for Celtic and Swindon either side of 11 years at Manchester United.
The 24-cap Scotland international arrived at Old Trafford for £200,000 in 1973.
He racked up 97 goals in 404 appearances for the Red Devils and won the FA Cup and Second Division.
Macari Sr went on to have seven managerial jobs, including a spell at Celtic sandwiched by two stints with Stoke in the 1990s.
Away from football, he also set up a homeless shelter after being inspired to help people sleeping rough in the winter.
Twitter / @SkyBetLeagueTwoThe ball flew into the top corner[/caption]
Twitter / @SkyBetLeagueTwoThe travelling Magpies fans celebrated the stunning winner wildly[/caption]
The win keeps Notts County’s promotion tilt on the right pathRex
Lou Macari spent 11 years at Manchester United and won the FA CupPA