ANDY BARROWMAN would’ve played for the Pars for free during their financial crisis - but is glad to be back in happier circumstances.

The former Ross County and Inverness striker couldn’t hide his joy at penning a deal with John Potter’s side after agreeing his release from promotion rivals Morton.

His return to East End is in stark contrast to his painful exit nearly two years ago when he, along with seven of his team-mates, were axed by administrator Bryan Jackson as the club faced financial oblivion.

Barrowman’s love for the club saw him offer his services for no pay and he told Press Sport, “That was something that I had in my mind but it was shot down pretty quickly. That’s in the past though and I’m just delighted to be here in happier circumstances. I can’t take the smile off my face and it was nice to see a lot of familiar faces in the squad and the staff.

“I enjoyed it here the last time and we had a good thing, despite the well-documented problems we had. It’d safe to say that that won’t happen again as there are good people in charge of the club now. Morale is good and I think I can compliment what’s already in the team.” During his previous spell - in which he scored 13 goals in 44 appearances - he formed a productive partnership in attack with Ryan Wallace during the first half of the 2012-2013 First Division campaign that saw Jim Jefferies’ team surge to the top of the table before financial problems began to bite.

Wallace is one of several players who remain from that side and Barrowman continued, “Ryan and I had a good partnership but there are other players in the team like Michael Moffat who has ripped this division up in the past few years. You want competition for places as it keeps you on your toes and although first and foremost I have to score goals, I think I can bring other things to the team as well.

“I am looking forward to getting started and can’t wait to get out there again as a Pars player. I wish Saturday was tomorrow - I’ve got a real buzz back and I think Tuesday was the first time that I was up before my alarm in the morning!

“I have the opportunity as well to get involved on the coaching side with the under-20s and is something I am looking forward to. I started a business management degree a couple of years ago as you have to have an eye on the future and I planned on doing that, but I would like to do some coaching. But I am first of all here to play and if we can get some consistency then we can get ourselves up the table.”