Blues midfielder Keith Andrews says he’s not sure what will happen when his half-season loan from Blackburn ends in January. The 31-year-old, who is in action for the Republic of Ireland in the second leg of their Euro 2012 play-off against Estonia this evening, doesn’t want to return to Ewood Park, where he still has 18 months remaining on his contract.

Andrews told the Irish media: "The loan is up in early January and I don't honestly know what'll happen then. There's been bits and pieces in the press in England that Ipswich want to sign me on a permanent deal, so we'll see what happens.

"I don't think Blackburn want me back and I don't want to go back there, so I'm sure something will get done. We'll wait and see."

The Dubliner, who has been confirmed in Ireland’s starting line-up for tonight’s game, is one of a number of Blues players in international action.

Meanwhile, Andrews's recruitment is one of the main reasons that, according to stats experts Opta, 38% of Town's goals have come from shots from outside the penalty box this season, a higher proportion than anyone else in the Championship.

Andrews has netted five goals - several of them from well outside the area - in 13 starts and one sub appearance.

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