Kristian O'Leary spent a spell at Cheltenham last season

The Robins were keen to take the midfielder to the club on a three-year deal, but O'Leary decided to sign a new 12-month contract at Swansea.

And O'Leary says he feels he made the right decision despite seeing very little first-team football this season.

"I thought long and hard about it, but I have no regrets," he said.

I really enjoyed my time at Cheltenham last season and it was a useful spell for me Kristian O'Leary

"Some people have called me crazy as I only have a one year deal here and Cheltenham were offering me three.

"But that would have been the easy decision and I have put a lot of hard work into this club and have spent a lot of my life here fighting for my place and I honestly believe I made the right decision."

O'Leary spent five games on-loan at Cheltenham last season, scoring once in a relatively successful spell.

And he did admit to being tempted by their offer of a move in the summer.

"I really enjoyed my time at Cheltenham last season and it was a useful spell for me," he said.

"It is nice that they showed an interest in me, it always gives you a little buzz and I'm thankful for that.

"The manager, players, and fans were great to me and Cheltenham is a club that is very close to my heart but this is where I belong.

"It was something I thought long and hard about but I have no regrets."

O'Leary, who celebrated his testimonial at the club last season, has found first-team football hard to come by this term.

But the midfield man says he is ready to take his chance, when it comes.

"Competition is healthy for Swansea City and we have a choices in all positions and that bodes well for club," said O'Leary.

"I'm desperate to play, I had a really good pre-season but it hasn't happened and if I get a chance then I'll take it."

Cheltenham host Swansea on the back of an impressive 3-2 away victory against Huddersfield Town.

And manager Roberto Martinez is aware of the challenge that awaits his side.

"It is the worst time to play them," he said.

"They had a fantastic victory at the weekend and their moral will be high and we'll look forward to the game.

"We have eight games in four weeks, but we are prepared and will approach the games in positive manner and are looking forward to them."

Meanwhile, Swansea City have announced that Alan Curtis has rejoined the club on a full-time basis as a coach and scout.

They have also announced that Spaniard Inaki Bergara has been appointed goalkeeping coach.

Curtis - a former Swansea caretaker manager and assistant manager who coaches Wales Under 21's and Under 19's - has been given the dual role of developing young players such as 17-year-old midfielder Joe Allen who are in the Swans' senior squad and looking for young Welsh talent in the Welsh Premier and other lower leagues.