Greg Tansey is determined to put a frustrating period with Aberdeen behind him by revitalising his career with Ross County.
Tansey completed a loan move to County earlier this week, only six months after leaving the Staggies’ Highland rivals Caley Thistle to join the Dons.
The Englishman has been limited to just 10 starts for Derek McInnes’ men this term, having undergone a groin operation in September to fix a problem he first identified in pre-season.
Having been in and out of the Reds’ side all season, Tansey feels he can benefit from a fresh start in familiar surroundings, having spent a total four-and-a-half years with Inverness over two spells.
Tansey said: “Basically, it has been frustrating.
“I have been very lucky with injuries up until this season, and I felt something when we went away for a pre-season week in St Andrews.
“I felt it then and didn’t really think anything of it, but it just gradually built itself up over the coming weeks.
“I didn’t know what was going to happen. Sometimes you get setbacks in football when you least expect it. Sometimes they’re out of your control, sometimes it’s your own fault.
“I’ve got no regrets in that decision. I’m just looking forward to the second half of the season now and really kicking on. I’ve just got to move on really.
“When I heard the interest from Ross County, and with a bit of thought with the Inverness connection, I came to the conclusion I like it up here.
“It’s a no-brainer to come here and get settled straight away, and get back to work and doing what I love.”
Tansey is confident his injury worries are behind him as he aims to help County climb the table, having fallen three points adrift at the foot of the Premiership prior to the winter break.
The 29-year-old added: “The bottom line is I’m here and I’m really looking forward to what’s coming.
“The boys have got a challenge on our hands to catch the teams above us, and I wouldn’t come here if I didn’t think I could do that.
“I’ve been out the last couple of months, I’ve been having a few setbacks with the injury.
“I’m confident being here, working with the physio here, that I can definitely get back.
“I feel better already since I’ve been here, doing work on it.
“I’m hopeful I will be in contention for the Kilmarnock game in the Scottish Cup next Saturday.”
Tansey is still contracted to Pittodrie until 2020, but he says he is not looking beyond his spell in Dingwall, adding: “To be honest, I’m not looking too far ahead. I’m just looking at the next six months, that’s all.
“I’m looking to kick on and make an impact here, and do my job basically.
“I’m not looking that far ahead to anything else.”