Southampton striker Lee Barnard has returned on-loan to Southend United to the end of the season.
The 29-year-old played for the Shrimpers between 2008 and 2010, scoring 37 goals in 85 game.
"It's funny how things work out in football," he said.
"I joined on January 25th in 2008, and now I'm back here a day earlier in 2014.
"I've come home to the club where I had a fantastic two years before moving on to Southampton.
"I really enjoyed my time here the first time around and I'm just hoping for more of the same this time around, with just as many goals."
