Rangers talent Nathan Patterson explains why 55 was so “special” to him

Rangers talent Nathan Patterson was the breakthrough star of last season and the right-back played his role in the club’s 55^th title triumph.

With captain James Tavernier injured, Patterson stepped up in February and dealt with the pressure of filling the Ibrox skipper’s boots.

Rangers talent Nathan Patterson impressed when he came into the side at the turn of the year. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The campaign might’ve been frustratingly hindered by a high-profile Covid-19 breach but season 20/21 will go do as an extra special one for Nathan.

And not just because he was part of the team which achieved an Invincible 55^th title, but because he done so as a diehard fan of the club.

“It’s been huge. Obviously it’s my first full season with the first team and it’s just very successful. I’ve really enjoyed it,” Patterson told the Official Rangers 55 Souvenir Magazine.

“Making my league debut for the club I love was amazing. I have been working hard all my career to get that moment, so to go on and get a good bit of time on the pitch was just great.

“The manager made a pathway for me and I’ve just taken it. I’ve been working under Tav and the manager and all the boys have helped me through it.

“It was just a great opportunity for me this season and I’ve really enjoyed it.

“It has been a long wait and we’ve worked hard to get where we are, but we deserve it and this is where the club deserves to be. Being a fan it is that wee bit more special.

“The club has been through a lot and for me, when your family are all Rangers supporters, it is great. Everyone is buzzing.

“I didn’t really think I would get a lot of game time, I was just willing to work hard and take anything that came my way.

“But I’ve just really enjoyed this season and I’ve played a good part in it. To win the league shows it has been a fantastic season.”

Patterson made an appearance against Croatia for Scotland at Euro 2020. (Photo by Paul Ellis – Pool/Getty Images)

Patterson, 19, remains one of the brightest talents at Ibrox and Gers fans are excited to see what the youngster can bring to the team in the years to come.

The Ibrox club’s fans saluted the youngster too as he broke through into the Scotland national team ahead of Euro 2020.