The Verdict
It has been a tough season for City, and that has been the case for Paterson too.
He was a key player under Dean Holden in the first few months of the season and was thriving in a free midfield role.
But injuries caught up with him and hampered his progress, and he's only managed play 20 times in the Championship this term.
It's a tough one for him, but all he has to do now is focus on getting back fit and hitting the ground running in pre-season as he looks to make an impression under Pearson.