He said: 'I don't have anything to prove to anyone - my record speaks for itself.
'I'm just happy to be out there playing again. It's a chance to link up with Andy again, and people know what we're capable of doing.'
'It's difficult leaving arguably the biggest club in the world. I had some great times and some sad times there, but that's all in the past now. I'm looking to the future with Blackburn.'
"Don't get me wrong, I had a great time at Manchester United and I'm sure I can leave with my head held high.”