Ashley Barnes has admitted he felt unwanted by Albion but now wants the chance to pledge his long-term future to the club.

The two-goal hero of Saturday’s 3-0 home win against Blackburn Rovers attracted three transfer bids from Burnley during the August transfer window.

Barnes, out of contract at the end of the season, revealed to The Argus: “I felt like I was getting pushed out of the club but that’s besides the point.

“I want to be here for as many years as possible but I need to be given the opportunity to be here and obviously it’s the people upstairs that make that decision.

“I am just going to fight for my career until the end of the season and hopefully get offered a new deal.

“I’ve only just scored two goals but I want to be here for a long time. This is where I see my life and my family is settled here. I’ve got a house and everything so why do I need to move?”

Barnes was aware of sceptical fans when he grabbed the chance ahead of David Lopez to take a first-half penalty and end a Championship goal drought stretching back to April before adding his 50th in 160 appearances for the club.

He said: “There were boos and stuff like that but that’s part and parcel of football, that’s my job and I can handle pressure, that’s not a problem.

“I am going to get that anywhere, it’s just one of those things. I’ve had it before I came here and I’m getting it now but, do you know what, it’s not a problem and I take it on the chin.

“Whatever someone thinks it’s their own opinion and everyone has their own say. All I want to do is give 100% and see where it goes.

“It’s the gaffer’s decision to play me. If he didn’t like me then it would be a problem but I’m playing and I’ve just got to keep going and work my socks off.”