What Lee Johnson told Anthony Patterson ahead of Notts County return as Sunderland keeper explains loan switch
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The 21-year-old signed for The Magpies on loan in September and made a positive impression at Meadow Lane.
Yet a minor injury to Sunderland keeper Lee Burge meant Patterson, who has made four senior appearances for Lee Johnson’s side this season, was recalled in November.
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Hide AdPatterson has since returned to Notts County on loan and saved a penalty in the side’s 3-1 win over Wrexham.
When discussing his return to the National League club after the game, the goalkeeper said: "I got recalled from my first spell when the goalkeeper at Sunderland got injured.
"I was there to add a bit of cover, but I am buzzing to be back and playing.
"I really enjoyed it here first-time around.
"I really liked it and it was a case of once the Sunderland goalkeeper was back fit again it was getting back here as quick as I could.
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Hide Ad"The manager at Sunderland said I needed to play 20 to 25 games this season and see how I am after that.
"He likes to get them plenty of game time. I love it here. I just want to play games and get this team promoted into League Two.
"The spirit in the dressing room is really high. There are a great bunch of lads here."
The win moved Notts County upto sixth in the National League.