Brentford new boy Marcus Bean is hoping he can repay boss Andy Scott for freeing him from his Blackpool nightmare with a crack at the League Two play-offs.

The 23-year-old, who has just returned from a summer break in Miami, completed a switch from Seasiders Way last month, having been watched by Scott's brother during a spell at Rotherham.

Bean, a former QPR trainee, had been left to rot in the reserves under Blackpool manager Simon Grayson, despite showing impressive form at the Millers earlier in the season.

And the Hammersmith-born midfielder thinks home comforts can rekindle his love for the game.

"Blackpool was a nightmare. It is fair to say I was treated pretty badly," he said.

"I was doing pretty well at Rotherham and enjoying my footbaIl, only to be recalled from the loan and told to train with the kids and play in the reserves.

"It was frustrating and it got to me mentally and physically. I never felt I was really wanted.

"It may have been a mistake, but I have no regrets.

"I surprised a few people by stepping down a couple of levels but, to play your best football, you need to be settled. I am near my parents and the people who love me now.

"It is a fresh start for me. It is a chance for me to rack up the games again and I am hungry for success."

Bean had been tracked by Scott since helping Rotherham to a flying start to the League Two campaign prior to going into administration.

He made 103 first team appearances, but was delighted to join the Bees after Scott spent time running the rule over him at Brentford's training ground.

And the new man, who describes himself as a box-to-box midfielder, admits the brief stint back in west London, and the prospect of promotion, played a key part in the deal.

"I was very surprised at how good Andy's training sessions were compared to those at supposedly a higher level," he said.

"It is a young squad with a good vibe and I think I will add some experience to the side.

"It feels nice to be wanted after the experience I have had. I probably would not have signed for the club if I didn't think there was a chance of making the play-offs."