Blackburn Rovers manager Owen Coyle was thrilled with the signing of free agent Anthony Stokes, following his release from Celtic.
Stokes, 27, who was previously linked with a move to Rotherham became Rovers' first signing of the summer after agreeing a three-year deal on Friday.
The in-demand forward bagged 77 goals in 192 games during his spell at Celtic and Coyle believes Stokes' hunger and "motivation" can help Blackburn become successful.
Speaking to "?Blackburn Rovers' Official Website, Coyle said: "I am absolutely delighted to get Anthony Stokes on board,"? said the new boss.
"He had a number of suitors and we had to beat off a lot of competition from some big clubs for his signature. This is a boy who is a proven goalscorer, he's a had a terrific career at a very high level and we've got him at a very good age. At 27, I think he's coming into his prime.
"He's coming here hungry and motivated to do well, to continue to his improvement, to score goals and to help Blackburn Rovers be an exciting team.
"Having played in front of 60,000 fans at Celtic, he's got the mentality to stand up and be counted in big games, as he's shown over the years, and to get a player of that calibre to the club, we're absolutely delighted.
"?"?"Hopefully it gives all of the Rovers fans a lift and shows that we're trying to get goalscorers and exciting players to the club that they can enjoy watching."?