Mark O'Hara reflected on his - and the team's - start to the season with Saints set to return from the international break with a trip to Ross County on Saturday.
The 27-year-old was named as the Club's Player of the Year last season after scoring 12 goals from midfield as we went on to secure our first top six finish in the current league format.
It looked like he had picked up where he left off at the start of the season, scoring three goals in four matches before picking up a thigh injury that saw him miss a month of action.
He admitted it was tough to deal with the injury and believes the international break gave him the opportunity to refresh ahead of our next block of matches.
Speaking to stmirren.com, Mark said: "It was frustrating that I had a setback with injury and maybe I have been frustrated myself as I feel I have a lot more to give.
The break lets me recharge and hopefully I'll be back to my best come the restart."
The Buddies sit in third place in the cinch Premiership with 15 points having won four and drawn three of our opening eight matches.
Mark stressed that the side have to keep working hard, but there is a real belief within the squad to kick on and praised the St Mirren support for the part they've played so far this season.
We've put ourselves in a good position.
"The manager has stressed that we've achieved nothing yet, but we have a good opportunity to push on and establish ourselves at that end of the league now. We have a tough run of fixtures when we return but we believe we can pick up some valuable points.
"It's a competitive squad and we are all pushing for places. It's a tough period coming up but we know ourselves that we are capable and there is a real belief in there.
"We can't thank the fans enough for their backing. It makes a huge difference, not just in terms of financially for the club, but it really drives us forward on the pitch and inspires us to do well for the support.
"Hopefully that then inspires the next generation coming through - whether a fan or a player."
Mark was named permanent captain in the summer following the departure of Joe Shaughnessy.
He says it's been an "honour" to skipper the side.
"I love being a part of the club and giving a bit back," he said.
It's an honour to pull on the armband on a Saturday and it really does mean a lot. Hopefully it can be a successful period for me as a captain.
"I've had some big captains throughout my career and you try to take wee bits from them but in the moment you just do what you think is right. I'm maybe not a stereotypical captain but I like to think that I lead by example and that inspires those around me."
