Alan Power returns to Kilmarnock to become Derek McInnes' first Premiership signing

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Alan Power has joined Kilmarnock for a second spell. The Irish midfielder left Rugby Park when the side were relegated as he linked up with St Mirren, but he has now decided to swap Paisley for Ayrshire again.

He is Derek McInnes' first signing as the boss gears up for a return to the Scottish Premiership.A club statement read: "We are pleased to announce Alan Power has agreed to return to Killie upon the expiration of his contract with St Mirren."The combative midfielder, who scooped several Player of the Year prizes during his first Rugby Park spell, will be back in Ayrshire after agreeing a deal until the summer of 2023.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."The Irishman becomes Derek McInnes’ first summer signing as we prepare for life back in the top flight."On his Killie return, Power said: “I know it is a bit of a cliché but it feels like coming home and I’m delighted to be a Kilmarnock player again.“I was on the edge of my seat watching that Arbroath game and the scenes at the end of the match were incredible to watch.

I was so happy for everyone at the club.“The Premiership was a really competitive league last year and I’m sure it will be the same again this season.

We want to do more than just survive in the top flight and I’m looking forward to playing my part in helping the club do that.”After securing his first new recruit for 2022/23, McInnes said: