New Blackburn deal for Andrews

Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews has committed his long-term future to the club today after signing a new four-year contract.

Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews has committed his long-term future to the club today after signing a new four-year contract.

The Republic of Ireland international, who joined Rovers a year ago from MK Dons, was the subject of interest from Barclays Premier League rivals Fulham earlier this summer.

However, that enquiry was rebuffed by Ewood Park officials and instead the versatile 28-year-old has been rewarded with a new deal.

Andrews was brought to the club by Paul Ince, his former boss at the League One club who was subsequently sacked in December, and the midfielder played a crucial role in the successful battle against relegation.

Despite failing to win over some fans he proved invaluable to manager Sam Allardyce, who used him as an emergency right-back at times towards the end of the campaign.

"I'm delighted to be here and to commit myself for another four years," said Andrews, who scored four goals in 35 appearances.

"The chairman (John Williams) was very fair with me; when I signed here from MK Dons he said that if I performed and got in the team and stayed in the team I would be rewarded and he's been true to his word."

The midfielder, who made his international debut last season, told Rovers World: "Last season went reasonably well from a personal point of view.

"I was delighted to make so many appearances first and foremost. To have played so many games last year was probably more than what I expected.

"I had things to prove to myself and I think I did that last year. At the highest level of football, and on the international stage as well.

"I've thoroughly enjoyed my time here so far, I've a manager here now that has been thoroughly fair with me and I really want to stay here and crack on."

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