Graham Turner, the Hereford United manager, says he is pleased that John Eustace is to stay at Edgar Street for another month especially with the busy Christmas period coming up.
"I like to think he has benefited from it," Turner told BBC Hereford and Worcester.
"He has made progress in terms of his own fitness after a long injury and we've certainly benefited from his experience.
"He's helped the younger players around him and basically he's a good player and has had an influence over what we've done over recent weeks."
John Eustace - picture by Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal
According to the Official Stoke City website: Manager Tony Pulis shook hands on a deal this afternoon and Eustace can return to the Potters at any time during the month with 24-hours notice