Sam Gallagher scored in Blackburn’s 1-0 win over Birmingham City. However, his contract at Ewood Park is set to expire in 2024. The winger has impressed in the Championship this season but is not guaranteed to stay for the long term. Fortunately, Blackburn’s strikers have some options.
Sam Gallagher scored in Blackburn’s 1-0 win over Birmingham City
Sam Gallagher is a Scottish striker who currently plays for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship. Previously, he had been with Southampton, where he spent three years before becoming a permanent member of the first team. In 2017, he signed a two-year deal with Blackburn and has made seven appearances in the league this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
Gallagher’s strike in the first half was a great moment for the home side. It was a beautiful finish for the 27-year-old. His right foot was used well and his shot was powerful enough to beat John Ruddy. The home side created more chances in the first half than they had in the second, but they failed to convert them koora live.
Tyrhys Dolan replaces Sam Gallagher
Jon Dahl Tomasson makes a fourth substitution in the Blackburn Rovers match against Birmingham City. He replaces Sam Gallagher with Tyrhys Dolan at centre-forward. The former Cardiff City man has made three substitute appearances this season, but is now back in the Blackburn side. Huddersfield Rovers have benched winger Sorba Thomas, but he still made 9 key passes.
Blackburn remain outside the automatic promotion places, despite winning their last three games. They have not lost a league game since early November. Last weekend they beat Cardiff City 1-0. The side had 18 players, although Dolan missed out through injury. However, the manager provided a positive update on his injury.
Gallagher’s contract at Ewood Park expires in 2024
Sam Gallagher has signed a new contract with Blackburn Rovers, extending his stay at the club until June 2024. This is the first new contract for a Rovers forward since Hayden Carter was signed in August. The Irishman’s previous deal was due to expire in 2023, but this deal will keep him at Ewood Park until 2024, with an option for another year. He joined Rovers from Southampton in 2019 and has scored 20 goals in 100 appearances.
Gallagher impressed in Championship in 2017-18
At the age of eight, Gallagher joined the Chelsea academy and was soon playing for the first team. He came from a family of Chelsea supporters and grew up close to the Cobham training ground. The midfielder rose through the ranks at Chelsea, impressing with his versatility and high work rate. During his time at the club, he played in five different midfield positions and scored three goals.
Under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, the Chelsea midfield has improved and Gallagher would probably drop to fifth in central midfield. However, Crystal Palace will be aiming to keep him. The Palace boss is said to be impressed by his performances this season and is keen to re-sign him next season.
Gallagher’s heroic save to deny substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz
The blues were a man down early on and they were fortunate to escape with just a point. However, the Bluenoses made four substitutions and the result was still an entertaining one. After Che Adams was sent off for a lunge on Craig Noone, the hosts were pushed to the limit and were reduced to ten men. It was a frustrating end to the game for the home side but they eventually came out on top.
In the second half, the game was a real thriller. Both sides had chances to win but Birmingham had the better of the chances, with both sides looking resolute. A brilliant goal from Daniel Ayala in the 17th minute put the home side in the lead, while Ashley Fletcher netted a stunning 35-yard effort in the second half.
