James McFadden is delighted to have returned to Everton and is hopeful of playing more regularly in his second spell.
Forward explains his decision to come back to Everton
James McFadden is delighted to have returned to Everton and is hopeful of playing more regularly in his second spell at the Merseyside club.
The 28-year-old forward joined the Toffees on a free transfer on Monday, signing a contract that will see him through until the end of the 2011/12 campaign.
McFadden, who was released by Birmingham City in June after missing virtually all of last season with a serious knee injury, played for Everton between 2003 and 2008 and is glad to have come back to Goodison Park.
"Obviously I have been here before and I know what the club's all about," he told
Sky Sports. "It's a massive club.
"The manager (David Moyes) asked me if I could come and help them out. He has helped me out as well, so it's a good chance for me to get back to playing for a massive club."
Playing regularly
The Scotland international also reflected on his departure from Everton for Birmingham in January 2008.
"I asked the manager (to let me go) for footballing reasons as I wasn't playing much the first time I was here," explained McFadden.
"I had a chat with the manager and he agreed that I could go because I wanted to play first-team football week in week out, and that's what I have done since I left. "
When probed on whether he expects to play more regularly in his second stint at Everton, McFadden stated: "I spoke to the manager (about this).
"I know what I am going to get here and he knows what he is going to get off of me. I am not coming back to sit on the bench every week but (at the same time) I cannot come back and play every week (right away).
"The manager has given me a chance and it is up to me now."
Everton have made a disappointing start to the Premier League this season and are stationed in 15th spot, with seven points from as many matches.
