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Malky Mackay makes former Blackburn Rovers forward Dominic Samuel Ross County's second new signing of the summer


By Andrew Henderson

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Striker Dominic Samuel has become the latest player to join Malky Mackay's revamp at Ross County after joining the club from Gillingham on a two-year contract.

The 27-year-old striker scored six goals in 26 appearances across all competitions for the League One outfit last season, with the Gills opting to release him at the end of the campaign.

Samuel has been plagued by injury in recent years, missing three months of the 2020/21 campaign with a hamstring issue having previously been out for a year with an ACL injury.

Dominic Samuel has become Ross County's second new recruit of the summer. Picture: Ken Macpherson
Dominic Samuel has become Ross County's second new recruit of the summer. Picture: Ken Macpherson

He was part of the Blackburn Rovers side that finished as runners up in England's League One in 2017/18, and after beginning his career at Reading he can also count Colchester United, Dagenham and Redbridge, Coventry City and Ipswich Town among his previous clubs.

Now, he will compete with Jordan White and Oli Shaw for an attacking berth at Dingwall ahead of the new season.

“We are delighted to bring someone of Dominic’s experience and calibre to Ross County," County manager Malky Mackay said.

"He has been a regular goal scorer in English football and brings a new dynamic to our club. We have tracked Dominic for a period of time – following his development – and we are excited by his potential.

“At 27, we are signing a striker in his prime years and we look forward to bringing the best out of him here. Dominic adds competition to the forward area, as well as a footballing pedigree that brings excitement at the top end of the pitch.”


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