But, oddly enough, it was attention from the clubs which sensed Pedersen was unsettled which made the biggest difference: Marseilles expressed interest and clubs in Norway also asked to take Pedersen back. "Blackburn said no to that and that made me feel I could fit," says Pedersen. "I knew I had a chance. I was three months in the stands. I didn't play but I went into training, had a smile on my face. I tried to do well and do the things I needed. I knew if I had to take the opportunity when it came."