Andrews signs Blackburn contract extension

Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club on Wednesday.

The Republic of Ireland international, who joined Rovers from Milton Keynes Dons last year, played a crucial role in the club’s successful battle against relegation.

He proved invaluable to manager Sam Allardyce, who used him as an emergency right-back towards the end of the campaign.

“I’m delighted to be here and to commit myself for another four years,” Andrews said.

“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.”