Andrews bids to leave Blackburn

Keith Andrews last night attempted to force a deadline day move from Blackburn by handing in a transfer request.

The Republic of Ireland international, whose contract expires in the summer, spent the first half of the season on loan at Championship side Ipswich after falling out of favour at Ewood Park.

Andrews does not feature in the long-term plans of Blackburn manager Steve Kean and Portman Road boss Paul Jewell has made little secret of the fact he would like to re-sign the 31-year-old who impressed hugely during his spell at Portman Road.