Bazza In A Reflective Mood

"I have had incredible highs and lows in the last two years, both on and off the field. I won the First Division title with St Mirren and scored the goal that took us into the SPL. Sadly, during that close season my mum Margaret passed away."

"My mum and dad were the biggest influences in my whole football career and they were there to watch me play in every match. They never once dissuaded me from choosing football as a profession. They were so proud of me when I made it as a player with St Mirren. They were not just parents, they were my best friends."

"This summer my dad also passed away before I had got the step back up to the SPL and signed for Kilmarnock. It is devastating and tough when you lose both parents but life goes on and somehow you have to cope."

"I never managed a goal in the SPL with Saints. In fact, not many players did and that is probably why we were relegated. When I scored for Killie last week I had a quick glance up to heaven and gave them both a wee nod. I just wished they had been there to see that goal more than any other I have scored. It would have made them both so proud and happy and meant so much to me and I think they would have probably enjoyed it more than me."

"Unfortunately my dad didn't get the chance to see Aidan (Barry's son). One minute we were receiving cards of congratulations on the birth of our baby son then the next sympathy cards were dropping through the letterbox for my dad. It was a weird time but the arrival of Aidan really lifted everybody during a difficult time."

"I felt really sorry for Sanjuan when he got sent off against Motherwell and I took his place for the next match. I have not looked back since and unfortunately for Sanjuan he has not been able to force his way back into the team."

"When St Mirren were in the SPL I felt I never really did myself justice. I'm grateful to Jim Jefferies and Billy Brown for giving me a second chance in the top flight. My first goal will hopefully help me settle in and repay their faith. Things are going fairly well for me and I am really enjoying my football again."