Robbie Blake has admitted he is leaving Burnley FC for Bolton Wanderers with mixed emotions.
The striker revealed he would have stayed at Turf Moor if he was guaranteed first-team action, but is excited to be linking up again with his former Clarets boss Owen Coyle.
Asked if it had been hard for him to decide to leave Turf Moor, Blake said: "It was difficult and it wasn't difficult, because of circumstances at the football club where I didn't feel wanted or as if I was going to be playing games."
He added: "In an ideal situation it would have been great to have been given that opportunity to stay there - if I'm being honest, I did want to stay there.
"But to be given this opportunity at Bolton is fantastic - to work under a manager as good as Owen Coyle, who has brought the best out of me more than any other manager has done. I can't wait to get going."
Blake believes he still has much to offer in the top flight.
He said: "I've not stayed in this league as many seasons on the spin as I would like, but I've certainly played my part in Premier League teams.
"I feel I can play a big part at Bolton Wanderers and see them climbing the league."
Blake, who made more than 200 appearances in two separate spells with the Clarets, retains a great affection for them and hopes they make it back to the Premier League.
"I think they have got the players to be in the top two or three in that league (the Npower Championship) and I really do hope they go up," Blake said.
"I've got some great mates at the club and I really enjoyed my time with the players and the fans.
“The club is great and I wish them all the very best to get back in the Premier League."
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