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Paul Hartley has swooped to make highly-rated wing-back Brody Paterson his second signing of the January transfer window.

The twenty-one year old, who joins on loan from Hartlepool United, is a product of the Celtic youth academy, having signed for the club at the age of twelve, and he played for the Glasgow side at all levels, making his way up to the B team.

He had loan spells at both Queen’s Park, where he helped the side win the 2020-21 League Two title, and Airdrieonians last season, when they narrowly missed out in the League One play-offs.

Brody turned down the offer of a contract extension from Celtic last summer, choosing instead to sign for Hartlepool United, for whom he has made sixteen appearances.

Now, he is to be reunited at Balmoral Stadium with the man who enticed his south, Paul Hartley, and the Cove boss is delighted to have secured his services:

“It’s a position we knew we had to sort out quickly, and having taken Brody to Hartlepool, he’s a player I know well.

“He’s a real athlete, has a great left foot, and having come through the Celtic system, he learned good habits at an early age. He’s a modern-day full back and has plenty to offer both in terms of defending and attacking.

“He’s a good pro and he just wants to play. We’ll give him the chance to do that here at Cove.”

Brody says he had no doubts about joining the club, and cannot wait to get the next phase of his career up and running:

“I’m delighted, as soon as I heard the news, I knew this is where I wanted to be. There were a couple of times when it was on the ropes, and I wasn’t sure it would actually go through, but luckily the clubs came to an agreement and I’m really glad it’s finally done.”

The wing-back admits that getting the opportunity to work with Paul Hartley again was a big attraction:

“The manager likes the type of football I want to play, so to be getting the opportunity to get games, playing football the right way; it was a no-brainer.

“I feel as if I’ve played in every league in Scottish football, and I’ve picked up a fair bit of experience, I’ve been in a lot of different dressing rooms.

“I’ve also learned a lot of good habits, coming through the Celtic youth programme. They teach you a lot there about the basics, how to be a professional, to eat right, sleep right, and I’ll carry that through the rest of my career.

“In terms of my style of play, I like to defend, but I also like to get up the pitch, to get goals and assists. I like playing attractive football and I hope I’m one who can excite the Cove fans.

Although he has been down south, Brody has been keeping across the Scottish game, and he knows the magnitude of the challenge in the coming months:

“Looking at the Championship this season, you can’t really call it. There are a few teams that are maybe outperforming people’s expectations, others that have found it tough, and it’s a really exciting league.

“I can’t wait to get started!”

Brody has signed on loan for the remainder of this season. The deal is subject to international clearance being secured.

We would like to thank Hartlepool United for their help in this matter.

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