Tony James admitted his mind has been in turmoil as he pondered a move back to Hereford.
The Burton Albion defender played over 200 games for the Bulls and was offered the chance of a return to Edgar Street by current boss John Trewick.
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However, after much deliberation, he decided to stay and fight for his place at the Pirelli Stadium after earning a new contract."It just wasn't something I could discard lightly," James told the Burton Mail.
"I was weighing the convenience of playing for a club close to home against playing for a club where I'm really enjoying my football.
"I'm playing well, enjoying being with these lads at the club and we're having a good season. Hereford are struggling a bit but Burton are moving forward and I want to be a part of that.
"The gaffer (Paul Peschisolido) gave us a few days off, so I'm at home and I've not been in to sort out my new contract yet.
"But it's all agreed and I'm pleased with the deal. I had actually enquired about an extension before Christmas, long before there were any rumours about a move.
"I was trying to take the initiative, really, because I didn't want things to drag on until the end of the season. But the gaffer was pleased to talk to me about a new deal.
"It's been a tense weekend and my head’s been here, there and everywhere, so I'm very pleased that it's all been sorted out now."
