"I've played with him since I was 16," said Partridge. "He's a great fella who will always give 100% and he's versatile as well.
"He got on to me saying that Gary McAllister had asked him to join on loan for a season and I told him he couldn't find a better club. There's a great bunch of lads and to have Macca as a manager will only make you a better player.
"If I hadn't gone to Coventry and done as well as I did I wouldn't be getting these offers so I owe a lot to them really and I'm sure Stephen will benefit from his time with the club."
