Gillingham have confirmed the signing of Tommy O’Connor for a second loan spell this afternoon.

The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Priestfield last season when he joined on loan from Southampton, and today he has rejoined and solves Steve Evans left sided conundrum.

O’Connor played 32 appearances last season, and will be looking to recreate the form that won him rave reviews.

Speaking to the official website about getting his man, manager Steve Evans said: “I have been talking to Southampton and Tommy all summer and I was always confident if the lad was going out on loan we would be his preferred choice.

“Our supporters know how talented he is. He can play anywhere on the left side of the pitch, has great energy and as a kid himself he will fit in very comfortably with the youth we now have in our squad.

“I was delighted when he rang to confirm he wanted to come back and of course I acknowledge the outstanding support from Southampton Football Club.

“He is match fit and ready to play. Tommy has a huge desire to learn his trade and the fact that his club have put their trust in us to enhance that demonstrates clearly the work we are doing on the training ground with these young players.”

It was clearly a no brainer for O’Connor to comeback to the club for a loan spell.

He said: “I’m delighted to be back, I had a good season in 2019/20 and it was just unfortunate it was cut short as we were doing well.

“I enjoyed my spell; the manager wanted me back, I know a few of the lads and I know the area so everything about it just came together.”

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