NEW signing Keith Andrews couldn't hide his excitement at finally putting pen-to-paper on a contract with Rovers.
The 27-year-old midfielder this evening made the move from League One MK Dons to Premier League Blackburn Rovers signing a three year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Speaking exclusively to rovers.co.uk, Andrews said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be here, as everyone knows it has been a long drawn out few weeks between the clubs agreeing the fee and what have you, but obviously I'm delighted to be here and to finally get it sorted, I can't wait to crack on now.
"Blackburn being a massive club and a Premier League club was a chance that I couldn't really let go. I did everything in my power to get here, I was pleading with the Chairman at MK Dons to get the deal done, and the chance to work with the Gaffer once again was obviously a key factor.
"Coming here is a fantastic opportunity for me and it is one that I am really relishing and I hope to take with both hands."
Andrews was an interested spectator at Ewood Park on Wednesday night as Rovers defeated Grimsby Town 4-1 in the Carling Cup, and the Dubliner is under no illusions of the task that lies ahead if he is to hold down a regular place in Paul Inces' starting eleven.
"My aims are to play as many games as possible but I know it is going to be hard to break into the team because they've had a very good start. The win against Everton and the draw against Hull, to take four points from the two games I'm sure everybody would have taken that when the fixtures came out.
"So I'm under no illusions, it is going to be a very hard test for me to get into the team, but it is one that I am relishing and very much looking forward to."
