I was cock-a-hoop to get on - Warney

Last updated : 24 February 2012 By Bigrich.....

Fans favorite Warney played the last half hour in the 0-0 draw at Gillingham on Tuesday and told the 'tiser of his excitement of getting on the pitch.

“The gaffer told us all to warm up and then he pointed at me. Normally when he does that it's to tell me to tell the bloke further down the bench that he's coming on. I went 'Ben Pringle?’ He said, 'no, you.' As everyone knows, I just want to play. I came on and ran around a bit and probably 30 minutes is about right." Paul said.

“Although people don't believe me, I still train really hard and I still look after myself and play in the reserves every week, so I'm always there or thereabouts. Unfortunately I'm in a squad where most people are better than me and that's the sad reality. But it was nice to play. I was cock-a-hoop. I rang my wife and my mum and dad afterwards to tell them.”

“Scotty inherited me and kindly he has let me be involved in the coaching side, I'm part of the team; I help the strikers and the injured lads, going to the gym with them. It would be nice to be around next season and if I stay that would be my tenth season at the club. I'd be openminded whether that be as a player or in some other capacity."

“Everyone knows I'm a qualified teacher and I always thought my career would take me that way, but whatever I can do, if it is helping the youth team or in the club shop, I would like to help. I've bought a house now locally and I've no intention of moving back to Norfolk, so I've settled in the area. As I say, I'd like to stay but you just don't know in football.”