One of the more curious January dealings for Southampton confirmed the recall of Jake Hesketh from Burton Albion given his productive loan spell out with them in the first half of the 2018/19 campaign, and seeing him then sent out to League Two side MK Dons.
Right Foot ✅
Left Foot ✅It doesn't matter for Jake Hesketh 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/4rWFW0Quvy
— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) February 18, 2019
It seems from Nigel Clough’s words it was about money, but stepping away from League One to hopefully enjoy a promotion chase was going to be no bad thing for the 22-year-old Academy graduate, and last weekend he made it two goals in two starts for his new side (two substitute showings on top).
His strike against Carlisle United helped them to a 3-2 victory and they now sit pretty in fourth place, just two points off the automatic promotion spots.
👏You've certainly made an impression on Jake Hesketh, #MKDons fans!
He spoke to iFollow MK Dons following Saturday's win at Brunton Park – you can watch his full interview on https://t.co/sOMfCkEh7r now! pic.twitter.com/1oeJdWQYGb
— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) February 18, 2019
It was another sweet strike from the lad and it seems he’s not designed to do tap ins as he took his personal tally for the campaign to five.
He scores goals from everywhereeeee
— dan ???????????????????????????? (@DanPhillis) February 18, 2019
C’mon the Dons!! What a gem Hesketh is looking like so far! Second half of the season loan sensation. The new Barnes! #coyd #MKDons
— Football MK (@MKDthefootball) February 16, 2019
He's had some impact since coming!!
— Wylie Coyote (@fraserlorimerw) February 16, 2019
Another goal
— CP Uno ???? (@c137p) February 18, 2019
