Paterson when a Saint: 'It will be nice to go back'
Matt Paterson played 22 times for the Saints before making his way in the deal that took Barney to the south coast, and we've certainly started to see what the 20-year old could be capable off next season.
Talking to Blues Player on www.southendunited.co.uk Matt's confirmed that it's a game he's been looking forward to for a long time, but possibily not in a relegated side!
Paterson said: "I was with Southampton for four years and I owe them a lot because they gave me a chance in professional football. It will be a little bit strange to be playing against them and having to go in to the away dressing room for the first time. My family and friends still live in the area though so they will be there and it should be a good day."
Well Matt should stay, but who will leave in the summer? Have a vote here:
www.southendunited-mad.co.uk/polls/voting_polls.asp
The Paterson Files
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 October 1989 (1989-10-18) | ||
| Place of birth | Dunfermline, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Southend United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 200?-2007 | Bournemouth | ||
| 2007-2008 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008-2010 | Southampton | 18 | (2) |
| 2010- | Southend United | 15 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2008- | Scotland U19 | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:33, 2 May 2010 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
(Player information supplied by Wikipedia, for the full article go here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Paterson)