Damien Delaney feels that his recent loan spell at Stockport County has served him well, but now wants to concentrate on his Leicester career.

Delaney made 12 appearances whilst on loan at Edgeley Park, and feels that the experience of first team football and some much needed fitness work under Carlton Palmer could be the catalyst for change in his attempt to gain a regular first team spot.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 international told the Leicester City World,

"I really enjoyed my time at Stockport and I feel that I have gained a lot of experience in my three months there.

"When I came over to England I only had the experience of amateur football with Cork City and it was a big step for me. So when I was offered the chance of first team football in the First Division it was too good to turn down. My fitness was not at its peak when the new manager came in and I have been working hard during my time away to regain that".

The decision to loan out both Damien Delaney and Matthew Piper seems to have paid off for Bassett as both have returned fresh and altogether better players.

City now have the comfort of, when fit, four good players challenging for the two left hand side positions. All can play fullback, wingback, or left midfield. Davidson, Rodgers, Stewart and Delaney will all be vying for places in the first team.

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