' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:10 am
Callum Paterson reveals how Neil Warnock played a special role in his Cardiff City move AND recovery -
Monday 30th October 2017
By Chris Wathan
Callum Paterson has revealed Neil Warnock's instrumental role in bringing him to Cardiff City Stadium and believes he's in the best place to kick on.
The Scot made his name as a goal-scoring right-back for Hearts, but moved to Cardiff on a summer Bosman hoping to add to his five international caps.
And though the start of his season was hampered by a long-term knee injury, Paterson — who made his home bow for the Bluebirds against Millwall on Saturday — has explained how Warnock helped him through the recovery process.
Paterson also says the veteran manager was a key factor in his decision to agree terms with Cardiff back in June.
"With just the name of Neil Warnock, everyone wants to play for him," he said.
"Even when I was out injured and nowhere near the first team he knew what was happening with my recovery and when I'd be back.
"It was amazing and when I came down he showed faith in me to offer me a contract. Hopefully I can pay him back as much as I can.
"He's old school, it's nice to have that faith and backing."
Paterson made a number of impressive performances for Cardiff's Under-23s side, before entering the first team picture as a late substitute at Middlesbrough.
He then played almost an hour at right wing-back against the Lions after Joe Bennett limped off with a calf strain.
On making his home debut for the Bluebirds, Paterson said: "It's obviously a massive step for me in my rehab and to do it here at home and grind out a clean sheet, I'm really pleased.
"I'm more than happy to play in the Under-23 games, get some game time and help them, but this is where I want to be. I want to do it on the big stage. Thankfully I got more game time and showed what I can do."
Paterson is renowned for his versatility but insists he's happy to play anywhere for the Bluebirds this season
"Pick one!" he joked when asked about his favourite position.
"I'm happy to play anywhere, but right-back is my favourite position because I get to see more of the game from there. I feel like I've got a good attacking threat about me from anywhere."
With games against Ipswich and Bristol City around the corner, the Scot is desperate to play a big role having endured the frustration of sitting on the sidelines during the Bluebirds' scintillating start to the campign.
Bennett's injury may have given the 23-year-old a chance to start for Warnock's first team, after Lee Peltier switched to the left versus Millwall.
"They're massive," said Paterson about Cardiff's upcoming fixtures.
"We've got some big games coming up and we've got to keep this run of clean sheets going. We need to put this result behind us and look forward to Tuesday.
"There's a long way to go, we haven't even played everybody yet, and we have to keep going. We want to keep our destiny in our hands and make sure it's up to us."
Monday 30th October 2017
By Chris Wathan
Callum Paterson has revealed Neil Warnock's instrumental role in bringing him to Cardiff City Stadium and believes he's in the best place to kick on.
The Scot made his name as a goal-scoring right-back for Hearts, but moved to Cardiff on a summer Bosman hoping to add to his five international caps.
And though the start of his season was hampered by a long-term knee injury, Paterson — who made his home bow for the Bluebirds against Millwall on Saturday — has explained how Warnock helped him through the recovery process.
Paterson also says the veteran manager was a key factor in his decision to agree terms with Cardiff back in June.
"With just the name of Neil Warnock, everyone wants to play for him," he said.
"Even when I was out injured and nowhere near the first team he knew what was happening with my recovery and when I'd be back.
"It was amazing and when I came down he showed faith in me to offer me a contract. Hopefully I can pay him back as much as I can.
"He's old school, it's nice to have that faith and backing."
Paterson made a number of impressive performances for Cardiff's Under-23s side, before entering the first team picture as a late substitute at Middlesbrough.
He then played almost an hour at right wing-back against the Lions after Joe Bennett limped off with a calf strain.
On making his home debut for the Bluebirds, Paterson said: "It's obviously a massive step for me in my rehab and to do it here at home and grind out a clean sheet, I'm really pleased.
"I'm more than happy to play in the Under-23 games, get some game time and help them, but this is where I want to be. I want to do it on the big stage. Thankfully I got more game time and showed what I can do."
Paterson is renowned for his versatility but insists he's happy to play anywhere for the Bluebirds this season
"Pick one!" he joked when asked about his favourite position.
"I'm happy to play anywhere, but right-back is my favourite position because I get to see more of the game from there. I feel like I've got a good attacking threat about me from anywhere."
With games against Ipswich and Bristol City around the corner, the Scot is desperate to play a big role having endured the frustration of sitting on the sidelines during the Bluebirds' scintillating start to the campign.
Bennett's injury may have given the 23-year-old a chance to start for Warnock's first team, after Lee Peltier switched to the left versus Millwall.
"They're massive," said Paterson about Cardiff's upcoming fixtures.
"We've got some big games coming up and we've got to keep this run of clean sheets going. We need to put this result behind us and look forward to Tuesday.
"There's a long way to go, we haven't even played everybody yet, and we have to keep going. We want to keep our destiny in our hands and make sure it's up to us."
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Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:36 am
I think we have a gem in Callum Paterson 
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:44 am
He looked like the only Premier League quality player on the pitch on Saturday, if Zahore is not fit I'd play him upfront on Tuesday
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:48 am
very early signs only, but against millwall he was very positive and looked to make things happen. a steady right back he is not.
i have to hand it to warnock - on not much money he has created a very good squad with competition for places. hopefully patterson follows through on this early promise.
i have to hand it to warnock - on not much money he has created a very good squad with competition for places. hopefully patterson follows through on this early promise.
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:16 am
IMO Paterson is a special player and will become a cult hero here
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:17 am
Sven wrote:I think we have a gem in Callum Paterson
I told you
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:33 pm
Just been included by Malky aswell in the Scotland squad for their friendly with the Netherlands next week.
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:24 pm
I understand he has moved here with his partner, likes the area and I think he will be another legend at right back for us, superb business to bring him here
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:00 pm
oxfordblue wrote:He looked like the only Premier League quality player on the pitch on Saturday, if Zahore is not fit I'd play him upfront on Tuesday
But early to say that. Very impressive though, great speed and positioning. Even getting in the box for a head on the end of one run.
Re: ' Callum Paterson reveals '
Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:25 am
His cross was tasty gutted nobody had the foresight to get on the end of that