18 Facts About Steve Paterson

Steven William Paterson was born on 8 April 1958 and is a Scottish football manager and former player.

Steve Paterson has published an autobiography "Confessions of a Highland Hero" ghost-written by Frank Gilfeather which documents his career and battles with gambling and alcohol addictions which were brought to media attention during his ill-fated spell at Aberdeen.

Steve Paterson made a total of six league appearances for the Red Devils over five seasons.

Steve Paterson made his comeback as a player in July 1981 with Highland League club Buckie Thistle.

Steve Paterson had a spell playing for Hong Kong Rangers before again returning to his roots with Highland League club Nairn County in August 1982.

Steve Paterson won cups and titles with Yomiuri before his playing career was again cut short by persistent injury problems.

Steve Paterson debuted for the under-18s against England at Old Trafford at 15 years old.

Primarily a player-manager in his first season, Steve Paterson had a successful stint at Borough Briggs winning the Highland League, the North of Scotland Cup twice and the Northern version of the Scottish Qualifying Cup.

Steve Paterson left the club in 1990 due to a contract disagreement with regards to wages.

Steve Paterson immediately moved on to Highland League rivals Huntly and his managerial success continued over the next five years.

Steve Paterson won the Highland League twice and a host of other silverware including the Aberdeenshire Cup, the Northern version of the Scottish Qualifying Cup and the Highland League Cup.

Steve Paterson masterminded a Scottish Cup upset at Scottish Third Division club Dumbarton.

Steve Paterson spent seven and a half years at Caley Thistle, their longest-serving manager to date.

In November 2002, Steve Paterson was strongly linked with the vacant manager's job at Dundee United, but he stayed at Caley Thistle for another month.

Steve Paterson was offered the manager's position at Aberdeen and became the club's new boss on 11 December 2002.

Steve Paterson did however win a couple of Aberdeenshire Cup titles during his tenure.

In March 2011, Steve Paterson left his post at Huntly to take up the managers post at Formartine United.

On 9 December 2015, it was announced that Steve Paterson had agreed to become manager of North Region junior side Dufftown.