HUDDERSFIELD Town's Jon Stead says he’s ready to follow the Andy Booth blueprint by returning to Huddersfield and hitting the goal trail once again.

The 30-year-old academy product signed up for a second spell in blue and white stripes when he put pen to paper on a two-year deal on which Town have the option of another 12 months.

The striker has ended a three-year association with Bristol City , which was a happy one despite the West Country club’s relegation from the Championship last season.

And while admitting it’s a wrench to leave Ashton Gate, Stead says he can’t wait to move his family (wife Elizabeth and three-year-old daughter Isabelle) back home.

“I know people say you shouldn’t go back, but Andy Booth didn’t do too badly, did he?” said Stead, who has also played for Blackburn, Sunderland, Sheffield United and Ipswich, scoring 90 career goals at club level so far .

“Boothy’s a legend, and I’d be happy to achieve half of what he did, but I do feel I can make a big contribution, both on and off the pitch.

“Boothy was a big help to me when I was coming through the ranks, and now I want to pass on some of my experience, especially of the Championship.

“The manager (Mark Robins) has said he wants me to up my goal rate, and I am looking at reaching that century as soon as possible.

“This move makes sense from both a footballing and a family viewpoint, and that’s vital.

“Elizabeth is also from Huddersfield, and we already have a house in this area from my time at Sheffield United, so it will be a simple move.”