Morten Gamst Pedersen is pleased he opted to commit to Blackburn at the end of last season.
Norwegian ready for new campaign
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen is pleased he opted to commit to the club at the end of last season.
The 28-year-old Norway international was contemplating leaving the Ewood Park outfit after receiving offers from elsewhere, but signed a new four-year contract back in May.
Pedersen admits Blackburn hold a big place in his heart after six years with the club, and he is delighted he decided to stay on.
"It is always a temptation when other clubs are interested in you and you are in the position I was," he said. "You can be tempted to think the grass is greener.
"But when I sat down and thought about it, I knew the right thing was to stay.
"I have a love for the club. I have been here for six years and there are not many players who stay in one place as long as that anymore.
"I am still a first-choice, so I must be doing something right and it is a big compliment they want to keep me."
Good start
Rovers kick-off their Premier League campaign at home to Everton on Saturday and Pedersen is hoping his side can hit the ground running against the Toffees.
"We had a poor start last year," he added. "If we can get a good one this time we can push up a bit further.
"The point is if you get to Christmas and you are around mid-table, it is much easier. Then you might be able to gamble in some games to get a win.
"If you are down near the bottom you always have to play safe."
