ROBBIE BLAKE has completed his £1million move from Bradford, equalling the Turf Moor club's transfer record.

He passed a stringent medical at Turf Moor yesterday afternoon and officially signed for the Clarets on Friday morning.

The £1million move, with an additional £250,000 if the Clarets go up during Blake's contract, ends manager Stan Ternent's patient chase for a player he has admired since his days with Darlington.

The deal between Burnley and Bradford City was completed last week but the delay has been over personal terms.

Blake found himself surplus to requirements at Valley Parade after new Bantams boss Nicky Law took over the club earlier in the month, despite being the top scorer with 12 goals.

Chairman Geoffrey Richmond also took a parting shot at the Middlesbrough-born man, claiming he did not have what it took to play in the top flight.

But Blake was philosophical over his move that saw him leave the Yorkshire side after five years at the club.

"That's football and if the right price comes in then every player becomes available," said Blake.

"I was a bit surprised, but I'm happy to be here and I'm going to push on now for promotion this season."

The 25-year-old has agreed to a contract that will keep him at Turf Moor until 2006.

The medical was a tough one as Blake is currently out injured with a stomach strain but the condition is easing and he could be fit to make his debut in the televised clash with West Bromwhich Albion a week on Sunday.