Chopping trees and country music - how Paterson will prepare for Wembley
Martin Paterson is preparing for Notts County's League Two play-off final at Wembley by chopping trees and listening to country music. He led the team to a semi-final victory over Chesterfield and is focused on their upcoming match against Salford City. Paterson, in his first full season as a manager, finds gardening a way to cope with the pressures of coaching.
- ▪Martin Paterson will prepare for the League Two play-off final by chopping trees and listening to country music.
- ▪Notts County reached the final after a 1-0 aggregate victory over Chesterfield in the semi-finals.
- ▪Paterson emphasizes the importance of managing stress and spending time with family during preparations.
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