“From outta nowhere… Paterson inks deal with relegated team. Coventry’s plans just got wild
Coventry City cult hero Jamie Paterson has joined newly relegated Plymouth Argyle as a free agent after being released by his hometown club.
The 33-year-old joined the Sky Blues – the club he supported as a boy – in February after impressing on an extended trial/training period following a brief spell in America.
But the versatile forward, who can play anywhere across midfield, wasn’t handed a single start, making eight substitute appearances amounting to just 73 minutes of football in 16 matches.
He was highly regarded by Frank Lampard for his positive influence, popularity and experience in the dressing room and at Ryton, and completed his fairy-tale spell at the CBS Arena when he scored a stunning last-minute volley to hand victory to the Sky Blues over Portsmouth last month.
Also hugely popular with the fans who were quick to play on his hometown roots by coming up with the chant, “He calls it a batch…” Paterson will always be fondly remembered for his short but sweet spell at City.
“I am very happy that we have acted quickly to make our first signing of the summer,” said Argyle Head Coach Miron Muslic. “I spoke to Jamie on a video call last week and I think his character and experience will fit in perfectly in our locker room.
“He can play in a variety of positions along the front line, and will complement the way we want to play next season.”
Head of Football Operations David Fox added: “It is good to have our first player through the door, and particularly to have Jamie Paterson on board. He has spent virtually his whole career in the Championship, and to have a player of his quality and experience in our squad will be of great benefit.
“Well done to Tom Randle and the recruitment team for getting this sorted. We look forward to seeing Jamie in the green and white very soon.”
The deal is subject to EFL approval.
