Falkirk return for ex-Hamilton midfielder Blair Alston

David McCracken and Lee Miller have brought their former team-mate Blair Alston back to Falkirk.
Blair Alston is back. Picture: Michael GillenBlair Alston is back. Picture: Michael Gillen
Blair Alston is back. Picture: Michael Gillen

The midfielder has signed a two-year deal after a summer-long pursuit by the Bairns bosses.

Alston was back on his old stomping ground in the new season’s kit this morning to seal the deal, and aimed at restoring Falkirk to first the Championship and Premiership longer term.

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David McCracken said: “We’ve been chipping away at this deal for a wehile and we’re delighted he’s now back as a Falkirk player.

"There was massive interest from other clubs and we are delighted to secure Blair’s signature.”

Alston, who left when the Bairns missed out on promotion to the Premiership in 2016 at Kilmarnock and joined St Johnstone, said the duo’s persistence paid off.

The 28-year-old said: "They were messaging me to see how things were going and trying to get me in. There’s something to be said for people showing that they do want you at a club.

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"There was a lot I wanted to achieve when I was last here – there’s a bit changed but firstly we’ll try to get out of this league and take it from there.

Blair signs a two-year deal.  Picture: Michael GillenBlair signs a two-year deal.  Picture: Michael Gillen
Blair signs a two-year deal. Picture: Michael Gillen

"It’s a club where I played the best football of my career so hopefully I bring a bit of that back and try to progress.”

Alston will be returned to his number eight squad number for the new campaign which begins on TV against Dunfermline in the Betfred Cup.