"To be honest I don't expect to get a look in at Blackburn. Different managers have different opinions and Graeme Souness has his own views at Ewood Park. Hopefully I will be given the all-clear to face Derby - and also to sign full time for Ipswich." he told the Evening Star
"I have had a word with Joe Royle, and now it is up to the clubs. I want to concentrate on playing football. My contract with Blackburn expires in June 2005 and fingers crossed over the move. My agent knows the score."