Alan Power convinced by St Mirren's Premiership lure
The midfielder switched Kilmarnock for Paisley this summer
St Mirren midfielder Alan Power says the lure of a return to the Premiership was a key factor in his decision to move to Paisley.
The 33-year old's Kilmarnock contract expired after their relegation last season.
The Irishman admits it wasn't an easy decision to leave Rugby Park - but admits the Buddies ticked all the boxes for him and his family.
"Obviously I had some great years at Kilmarnock,'' he said. "The final year didn't go as Kilmarnock planned or I planned.
"But I made a big decision to move my family up here to try and play at the highest level I can for as long as I can. So when St Mirren came in, for me and my family, and to keep my ambition going, it was something I had to do.
"For my own motivation, to be getting up every morning, to put my heart into everything, it was something I needed to try and do, stay playing Premiership football. Now I hope to pay back St Mirren in whatever way I can.
"It's always nice to freshen things up every now and again. I have been a loyal player, I spent six years at Lincoln and many years at Kilmarnock.
"I was willing to come out of my comfort zone because I wanted to test myself and show I can still play my football in the Prem.''
Power now hopes to help Jim Goodwin build on the progression he has made since taking over at the club.
They narrowly missed out on a top six place last season but made it to the semi-finals of both domestic cup competitions.
"Over the past couple of years, St Mirren have been progressing each year,'' Power said.
"I like they went about their business last year and the way they played football, so once I heard there was a slight bit of interest I was more than ready.
"The way they played football out from the back was really good, and they are more than happy to roll their sleeves up as well. Hopefully I can fit into that.''