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Kevin Gallacher life story part 1: I never knew how lucky I was ... until surgeon told me the truth

HOME: The Scot relaxing at his Lancashire home

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the first part of our six-day series on former Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scottish striker tells us how his football career almost came to an abrupt and shocking end after being told by surgeons that he may never play again following a terrible leg break against Arsenal back in 1995.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 2: Growing up was tough as grandson of late great Patsy

FAMILY TIES: Blackburn Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher was the grandson of Celtic legend and Irish international winger Patsy Gallacher – who died 13 years before Kevin was born

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the second part of our series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scot reveals his upbringing and how he coped as being the grandson of one of Scotland’s most revered footballers.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 3: Kenny told me to shut my eyes during a drive through Blackburn

CHEERS: Gally with Kenny Dalglish in 2001

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

AFTER being told to ‘close his eyes’ when driving through Blackburn, you couldn’t have blamed Kevin Gallacher for instantly pulling out of a surprise move to an unglamorous Rovers.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 4: We should have built on Premier win

PRIZE ASSETS: Kevin Gallacher, with his medals from his time at Blackburn – the 1994/95 Premiership title and 1995 Charity Shield runner-up medals

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the four part of our six-day series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher tells how the club’s 1994/95 Premier League title win changed life forever at Rovers.

Accrington Stanley boss Coleman signs up five men

2:47pm Friday 3rd July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley have signed up five players as boss John Coleman continues to build for the new League Two season.

Big Sam: We may wait till end of window for new Blackburn Rovers striker

Big Sam: We may wait til end of window for new Blackburn Rovers striker

9:09am Friday 3rd July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce may be prepared to wait until August 31 in his bid to sign a proven goalscorer.

No van der Meyde deal expected at Blackburn Rovers

11:36am Friday 3rd July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers have not invited former Everton winger Andy van der Meyde to pre-season training, contrary to reports elsewhere.

Blackburn Rovers close in on teenage Austrian striker

11:37am Friday 3rd July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers may be about to make an addition to their youth team as they close in on 16-year-old Austrian striker Toni Vastic

Verdict due on Blackburn Rovers striker's work permit bid

11:20am Friday 3rd July 2009

UPDATE Blackburn Rovers are expecting news shortly on the result of their appeal against David Hoilett’s work permit refusal.

Accrington Stanley miss out on duo

8:53am Friday 3rd July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley have been thwarted in their hopes to sign Leeds goalkeeper Alan Martin and Stockport striker Matty McNeil.








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