Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon joins Doncaster on loan
Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon has joined Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season.[LNB]Rovers bound: Matt Kilgallon has joined Doncaster on loan from Sunderland [LNB]The 27-year-old centre-half only joined Sunderland a year ago from Sheffield United in a £1.5million deal, but has made just seven appearances for Steve Bruce.[LNB]Kilgallon joined Middlesbrough on loan at the start of the season, but suffered a back injury which has sidelined him since August.[LNB]However, he is now ready to return to action and Bruce has allowedhim to join Championship side Rovers to prove his fitness, and win amove away from Wearside.[LNB]Rovers chairman John Ryan said: 'We're delighted to welcome Matt toDoncaster. [LNB]'The major shareholders of the board have once again clubbedtogether to show ambition by bringing in another player of PremierLeague quality.'[LNB]York-bornKilgallon, who can also play at left-back, began his career at Leedsand made his first-team debut at Elland Road in 2004, moving on toSheffield United in 2007.[LNB]He appeared in more than 100 games for the Blades, before joining the Black Cats in January 2010.[LNB] Club-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuarySunderland new boy Kilgallon relishing chance to test himself in the big timeKilgallon frustrated with lack of first-team opportunities at SunderlandSunderland defender Kilgallon goes to Middlesbrough for season-long loan[LNB][LNB] Explore more:People: John Ryan, Steve Bruce Places: York
