Jim Paterson
Encyclopedia
James Lee "Jim" Paterson (born 25 September 1979 in Bellshill
, Scotland
) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Shamrock Rovers
in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Paterson has played for most of his career on the left wing but since late 2007 he has been deployed more often as a left back.
before moving to Motherwell
in 2004. During his career at Dundee United he was unfortunate to break his leg twice in as many years.
on a three and a half year deal for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £250,000. He scored his first goal for Pilgrims with an effort from the edge of the box against Southampton
on 19 February.
On 1 February 2010, he signed for Aberdeen
on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season. On 31 March 2010 Paterson returned to Plymouth Argyle as injury ended his season at Aberdeen.
On 12 August 2010 it was announced that Paterson had been allowed to travel to Greece to negotiate a deal to join Kavala FC who play in the Greek Premier Division. Paterson, although praised for his professionalism by new Argyle manager Peter Reid, was deemed surplus to requirements at Home Park and has been allowed to leave if he can get a deal. This deal fell through, however, and Paterson again returned to Plymouth.
Released by Plymouth at the end of the season, Paterson sought out other clubs and went on trial with Yeovil
in July 2011.
.
Bellshill
Bellshill is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, 10 miles south east of Glasgow city centre and 37 miles west of Edinburgh. Other nearby towns are Motherwell , Hamilton and Coatbridge . Since 1996, it has been situated in the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Paterson has played for most of his career on the left wing but since late 2007 he has been deployed more often as a left back.
Dundee United and Motherwell
He played for Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
before moving to Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
in 2004. During his career at Dundee United he was unfortunate to break his leg twice in as many years.
Plymouth Argyle
On 31 January 2008, Paterson moved to Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
on a three and a half year deal for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £250,000. He scored his first goal for Pilgrims with an effort from the edge of the box against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
on 19 February.
On 1 February 2010, he signed for Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season. On 31 March 2010 Paterson returned to Plymouth Argyle as injury ended his season at Aberdeen.
On 12 August 2010 it was announced that Paterson had been allowed to travel to Greece to negotiate a deal to join Kavala FC who play in the Greek Premier Division. Paterson, although praised for his professionalism by new Argyle manager Peter Reid, was deemed surplus to requirements at Home Park and has been allowed to leave if he can get a deal. This deal fell through, however, and Paterson again returned to Plymouth.
Released by Plymouth at the end of the season, Paterson sought out other clubs and went on trial with Yeovil
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
in July 2011.
Shamrock Rovers
On 31 August 2011, Paterson signed for League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers. Paterson made his debut on 3 September in a 2-1 away victory against DundalkDundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
.
External links
- Jim Paterson player profile at pafc.co.uk
- Jim Paterson player profile at motherwellfc.co.uk