Celtic loanee targets dream promotion as Airdrie matches hand him ultimate shop window chance ahead of Parkhead exit

He will be on the move from Celtic this summer - and Airdrie's Brody Paterson hopes he can depart Parkhead with another promotion behind him.

The left-back has been key for the Diamonds since his loan arrival in the winter transfer window, winning April's Player of the Month award.

Paterson has already confirmed he will depart the Hoops shortly but there's been little time to focus on that amid an Airdrie promotion push.

He played a part in a madcap 6-5 aggregate win for Ian Murray's men in last week's Championship semi-final against Montrose and the final is this week against Queen's Park.

A first leg trip to Firhill awaits on Thursday night before a defininf return tie at New Broomhill this Sunday will decide whether or not they play second tier football next term.

Having won League Two with Queen's Park last year, the 21-year-old wants to taste promotion again, and in doing so would put him in a good place ahead of his next move.

He said: "I am so excited. It's my first time involved with the play-offs, never mind making it all the way through to this final.

"I am looking forward to it. On a personal note, it was always my target to get two promotions in a row.

"But most importantly, it's about getting the club back to where it's been in the past. I have saw the Championship potential. This group would do well there, I feel.

"The boys have made it really easy for me to come in and hit the ground running. It is good exposure for me too, but I'll need to take each day as it comes and see how far this can get me."

Paterson's adopted team ended the League One season on an incredible 20-game unbeaten run. He's loved his time in North Lanarkshire as his loan time at Airdrie ends this Sunday.

The Celtic loanee said: "I feel