Blackburn Rovers announce Sam Gallagher loan signing

Sam Gallagher in action for Southampton on July 17, 2014
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Sam Gallagher is sent out on loan by Southampton for the second year running, this time to Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers have completed the season-long loan signing of Southampton youngster Sam Gallagher.

The 20-year-old, who played a prominent role in the Saints' pre-season programme, becomes Owen Coyle's seventh signing at Ewood Park this summer.

Gallagher joined Southampton from Plymouth Argyle's youth set-up in 2012 and featured heavily from the bench for the club in his breakthrough season three years ago.

Having spent the campaign at relegated MK Dons last time out, the Englishman has now returned for a second stint in the Championship with Blackburn.

Rovers have already brought in Gordon Greer, Danny Graham, Anthony Stokes, Liam Feeney, Stephen Hendry and Jack Byrne this summer on a mixture of loan deals and free contracts.

Liam Feeney of Bolton Wanderers during the Pre Season Friendly match between Bolton Wanderers and Vitesse Arnhem at the Macron Stadium on August 3, 2014
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