Leigh Griffiths: Former Celtic striker reveals why he joined Falkirk

Leigh Griffiths has signed for Falkirk after dropping two divisions in order to start enjoying his football again.

The former Celtic and Scotland striker has joined the Bairns on a short-term deal until the end of the season after rejecting the chance to stay in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee, where he spent the first half of the season on loan.

The 31-year-old, who had his one-year Celtic contract extension signed last summer terminated after the club invoked a break clause, has taken the decision to drop to League One in order to get his career back on track.

He has already trained with Martin Rennie’s squad and could make his debut against Alloa Athletic this evening, subject to SFA approval.

The move will also see him reunite with former Scotland teammate Kenny Miller, the current Falkirk assistant manager.

Griffiths told the Falkirk website: “I’m really happy to be here. Martin and Kenny made it clear that they thought I could help them with the club’s promotion push. For me it’s about getting back enjoying football again and helping the team push up the league.”

The striker returns for a second spell at Falkirk, having spent time in the club’s youth academy in season 2002-03.

Head coach Rennie added: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring Leigh to the club. He’s a very talented player who has scored goals throughout his career, and I think the timing has worked out really well for both the club and the player to come in and get playing games, and I’m sure scoring goals.”