17 Facts About Darren Patterson

Darren James Patterson was born on 15 October 1969 and is a Northern Irish football manager and former professional footballer.

Darren Patterson played professionally for Preston North End, York City and Oxford United.

Darren Patterson was capped by Northern Ireland on 17 occasions, scoring one goal.

Darren Patterson later joined the coaching staff at Bristol Rovers where he had a spell as the clubs interim first team manager.

Darren Patterson was sent off in the FA Cup semi-final for fighting with Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane.

Darren Patterson made 66 appearances for Luton before leaving on a Bosman ruling free transfer in the Summer of 1998 to join Dundee United.

Darren Patterson returned south of the border in December 2000 when he signed for Division Three strugglers York City.

Darren Patterson played for the Northern Ireland national team, earning 17 caps.

Darren Patterson served as caretaker manager of the club following the departure of Graham Rix, although he was ultimately overlooked for the job in favour of Ramon Diaz.

Darren Patterson was finally appointed manager of the club on a full-time basis in March 2006 following the departure of Brian Talbot.

However, no sooner had Darren Patterson been appointed than he lost the job to Jim Smith following the sale of the club by Firoz Kassam to Nick Merry.

Darren Patterson managed the club for only eight days, and in doing so became perhaps the shortest-serving manager in the history of the English league.

In December 2006, Darren Patterson was offered the vacant manager's job at Brentford; however, caretaker manager Scott Fitzgerald was appointed on a permanent basis after Darren Patterson declined their terms.

In May 2009 Darren Patterson was appointed Head of Youth at League One side Bristol Rovers, looking after all young players from eight to 18 years of age.

Darren Patterson was appointed caretaker manager on 15 December following Trollope's sacking and he lasted in this position until 10 January 2011 when Dave Penney was appointed manager.

Darren Patterson became the assistant manager of Rotherham United on 10 June 2011.

Darren Patterson was appointed as the club's caretaker manager in March 2012, after Andy Scott was sacked.