The striker signed a two and a half year deal for an undisclosed fee today, there may or may not be any truth in the rumour that West Ham threw in a bag of pies to sweeten the deal.
McCarthy has been with Rovers since 2006 when he was an instant hero in front of goal after being brought to the club by boss Mark Hughes.
But after bagging 24 goals in his first season, Benni discovered the burgers and has not been the same since.