Celtic defender Stephen Welsh admits it feels "even sweeter" to be back at Motherwell after an "odd" couple of weeks.
The 26-year-old spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Fir Park during which he became an integral part of a successful side.
But the centre-back was recalled by Celtic during the January window to bolster Martin O'Neill's defensive options.
Welsh started the Scottish Cup tie against Auchinleck Talbot and made one further substitute appearance before the arrival of Benjamin Arthur on loan allowed the defender to return to Fir Park on deadline day.
Welsh made an immediate impact in his first game back with the Steelmen, scoring a late equaliser against Rangers on Wednesday night.
"It was an odd couple of weeks for me because I didn't know what was going to happen," he admitted.
"The communication between the clubs was good but you truly never know what could happen.
"It went down to the last few minutes before coming here. I'm thankful that it did and I'm just glad to be back.
"It was a difficult couple of weeks. People don't see what goes on behind the scenes but I'm delighted to be back. I just want to play and hopefully that continues.
"It's no secret that it's hard to come through at a club like Celtic. To play the amount of games I have there, I'm very proud of that. But I'm a realist as well. A lot of different players come into the club.
"I made the decision to come here because I could see the manager's vision. To actually come back a second time is even sweeter. To come back, have my first game and experience such a good moment is great."
Motherwell's draw with Rangers allowed Celtic, who beat Livingston, to move a point behind their Glasgow rivals with a game in hand.
"I know it does [do Celtic a favour] because they're my club," Welsh added.
"But the main thing for me now is to help Motherwell.
"It's a massive point even though we deserved three. To actually dominate a full second half, including half an hour with 10 men, is excellent."
