Burton Albion club captain John McGrath will stay at York City until the end of the season after both clubs agreed an extension to an initial one-month loan deal.
McGrath, 32, has impressed at Bootham Crescent, starting all six games since moving to the Brewers' fellow League Two club on February 12.
Although the agreement sees the midfielder prolong his stay until the end of the 2012-13 campaign, Burton have the option of a 24-hour recall if necessary.
