January 26 2012

Kieron Cadogan

Crystal Palace winger KIERON CADOGAN has signed for Rotherham United on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has struggled to find a place in Dougie Freedman's side making just one start and one substitute appearance this term.

He played 90 minutes in Palace's 2-1 defeat at Blackpool on Saturday as Freedman fielded a weakened side before Tuesday's Carling Cup semi-final with Cardiff.

Rotherham manager Andy Scott said: "I have known KIERON for a long time. He can play up front but primarily he is a wide player.

"He is very direct and quick, he has good feet and he can cross a ball which is something we have been lacking recently with Evo (Gareth Evans) being out.

"He played last Saturday at Blackpool; he did very well and won the penalty for the goal.

"He has been looking to get out and play some games, and we have good relations with Dougie (Freedman) and Lennie Lawrence at Palace and they are happy for him to come here and play some games."

Wandsworth-born CADOGAN has made 25 appearances for the Eagles since coming up through the youth ranks at Selhurst Park.

He signed a new contract last year and has spent some time on loan at Burton Albion where he made three appearances.