Says Bob, or Rob as he prefers to be known, "I just signed my contract at the stadium this afternoon. It`s two years with a years option, so I`m delighted.

"I owe such a lot to my parents who have supported me through good and bad and I`m really indebted to them.

"But I`ve got to say I really enjoyed those four years at Queen of the South. It was a very special time in the club`s history.

"I particularly enjoyed the Scottish Cup Final, then playing in the UEFA Cup in Denmark, and even scoring in Copenhagen was a bonus.

"They`ll always be very happy memories!

"I`ve kept in touch with Stephen Dobbie and if I could only emulate his success South of the Border I`d be very happy."

Added `Dobbs` himself, "I think it`s a great move for the `wee man`. I`ve always phoned him on a regular basis and I wish him every success in his new career at Blackpool.

"I was there myself and it`s a nice place. So all the best!"