Martin Paterson Explained

Martin Paterson
Fullname:Martin Andrew Paterson[1]
Birth Date:1987 5, df=y
Birth Place:Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England[2]
Height:1.78m
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:1998–2005
Youthclubs1:Stoke City
Years1:2005–2007
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:15
Goals1:1
Years2:2006–2007
Clubs2:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps2:15
Goals2:6
Years3:2007–2008
Caps3:40
Goals3:13
Years4:2008–2013
Clubs4:Burnley
Caps4:130
Goals4:29
Years5:2013–2015
Caps5:25
Goals5:5
Years6:2014
Clubs6:Bristol City (loan)
Caps6:8
Goals6:1
Years7:2014
Clubs7:Fleetwood Town (loan)
Caps7:3
Goals7:0
Years8:2015
Clubs8:Orlando City (loan)
Caps8:3
Goals8:0
Years9:2015
Clubs9:Orlando City
Caps9:1
Goals9:0
Years10:2015–2016
Clubs10:Blackpool
Caps10:17
Goals10:0
Years11:2016
Clubs11:Port Vale
Caps11:16
Goals11:2
Years12:2017
Clubs12:Tampa Bay Rowdies
Caps12:27
Goals12:9
Years13:2018
Clubs13:ATK
Caps13:5
Goals13:1
Totalcaps:305
Totalgoals:67
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Northern Ireland U21
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2007–2014
Nationalteam2:Northern Ireland
Nationalcaps2:22
Nationalgoals2:3
Manageryears1:2024
Managerclubs1:Burton Albion

Martin Andrew Paterson (born 10 May 1987) is a former professional footballer who was most recently the head coach of club Burton Albion.

Born in Stoke-on-Trent, he played as a forward; he began his career with Stoke City, making his senior debut in April 2005. He failed to win a regular first-team place, however, and had a loan spell at Grimsby Town in the 2006–07 season before he was allowed to join Scunthorpe United in July 2007. He scored 13 goals in the Championship in the 2007–08 season and was signed by Burnley for a £1 million fee in June 2008. He scored 19 goals in 57 appearances in the 2008–09 campaign, helping the club to win promotion into the Premier League via the play-offs. Burnley were relegated at the end of the 2009–10 season, and he went on to join Huddersfield Town on a free transfer in June 2013. He had loan spells at Bristol City, Fleetwood Town, and MLS club Orlando City. Huddersfield released him and then had a brief spell with Orlando City before he spent the 2015–16 season with Blackpool. He joined Port Vale for four months in August 2016 before returning to America to play for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in March 2017. He moved to India in January 2018 to sign for ATK. Throughout his 14-year professional career, he scored 78 goals in 339 league and cup appearances. He won 23 caps for Northern Ireland in a seven-year international career from 2007 to 2014, scoring three international goals.

After retiring as a player, he moved into coaching with Tampa Bay Rowdies, Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami, Barnsley, Swansea City, before becoming the head coach at Burton Albion in January 2024 until May 2024.

Club career

Stoke City

Born in Tunstall, Staffordshire,[1] Paterson failed a trial at nearby Port Vale at the age of nine as the club felt he was too small, but was instead accepted into the Stoke City academy.[3] He made his first-team debut for Stoke as a late substitute for Chris Greenacre in a 2–0 win over Plymouth Argyle in a Championship game at the Britannia Stadium on 16 April 2005.[4] His first start came in a 0–0 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on 25 March 2006.[5] He had dyed his hair red and white before the game, but was sent home to have it cut by manager Tony Pulis.[6] He scored his first goal for the club on 12 September 2006, in a 1–1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium.[7] Nine weeks later he joined League Two side Grimsby Town on an initial one-month loan, along with Stoke teammate Anthony Pulis.[8] He scored four goals in his first three appearances for the "Mariners".[9] The loan was extended into a third month, and after scoring a total of six goals in his 15 games for Grimsby, manager Alan Buckley said that "for supporters to sing 'why don't you sign him', we've got to get real... there was never any possibility of us making anything permanent for a player like Martin."[10] Wrexham tried to acquire the striker on loan, but he instead remained at Stoke.[11] He played three further games for the "Potters" towards the end of the 2006–07 season, before departing in the summer. Manager Tony Pulis said that "it was the right decision to let him go – in the summer of 2007 – because there was no way he was going to play in front of Ricardo Fuller".[6]

Scunthorpe United

In July 2007, Paterson was signed by Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins for a fee set by a tribunal.[12] He enjoyed an excellent start to the 2007–08 season, scoring four goals in his first five games.[13] He ended the campaign with 14 goals in 42 appearances, but the "Iron" were relegated out of the Championship. He left the club in acrimonious circumstances, accusing Scunthorpe of having gone back on their word after they rejected his written transfer request.[14]

Burnley

In June 2008, Paterson agreed a four-year contract with Burnley after being signed by manager Owen Coyle for a £1 million fee, which would rise to £1.3 million depending on appearances; the deal included a 20% sell on fee for Scunthorpe.[15] He scored 19 goals in 57 appearances in the 2008–09 season, finishing as the club's top-scorer, as the "Clarets" reached the semi-finals of the League Cup and won promotion into the Premier League via the play-offs . He played the full 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium as Burnley beat Sheffield United 1–0 in the play-off final.[16]

He tore his medial knee ligament in September 2009 and was kept him out of action for three months as he was forced to undergo surgery to correct the problem.[17] He returned to fitness, and scored his first Premier League goal on 21 February in a 5–2 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park.[18] Six days later he made his first league start since his return from injury, and scored Burnley's consolation goal in a 2–1 defeat to Portsmouth at Turf Moor after lobbing England international goalkeeper David James.[19] He scored in a 4–1 victory over Hull City at the KC Stadium on 10 April, and scored his fourth and final goal of the campaign in a 4–2 home win over Tottenham Hotspur on 9 May.[20] [21] Burnley were relegated at the end of the 2009–10 season, along with Hull City and Portsmouth, after finishing five points short of safety.

Paterson signed a new three-year contract in June 2010, with manager Brian Laws stating that "it is a reward for the season he had. Even though he was injured for a good part, Martin certainly made an impact".[22] It took until 6 November for him to register his first goals of the season, scoring twice in a 2–2 draw with Norwich City at Carrow Road.[23] He then picked up a thigh injury later in the month which kept him out over Christmas, and the injury re-occurred in February to rule him out for the rest of the season.[24]

In August 2011, it was reported that Burnley rejected an offer of £2.5 million from Portsmouth for Paterson.[25] He was again plagued by injury during the 2011–12 campaign, with a thigh problem picked up in August keeping him out until December and then a pulled hamstring picked up January keeping him out until the middle of February.[26] [27] He again picked up a hamstring tear in August 2012, but recovered quickly and went on to score eight goals in 39 appearances in the 2012–13 campaign.[28] However, manager Sean Dyche used him primarily as a winger, and speaking in February 2013, Paterson joked that "it's pretty hard to get a game [at centre-forward] - I'll possibly have to shoot Charlie to get a game if I'm honest".[29] Wolverhampton Wanderers attempted to sign Paterson on loan the following month, but were rebuffed by Dyche.[30] Paterson rejected Burnley's offer of a new contract in the summer.[31]

Huddersfield Town

Paterson signed a two-year contract with Huddersfield Town in June 2013, becoming manager Mark Robins's third signing ahead of the 2013–14 season.[32] He stated that the promise of being played in his favoured position of centre-forward was a major factor in his decision to join the club.[33] Three months later both he and teammate Adam Clayton were dropped from the first-team amid rumours of a training ground bust-up between the pair where Paterson was alleged to have punched Clayton.[34] On 23 November, both players were re-instated to the first-team against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium, in which Paterson scored his first goal of the season, set-up by Clayton; following the goal Paterson celebrated by re-enacting a 'mock-fight' with Clayton.[35] Paterson went on to fall behind Nahki Wells and James Vaughan in the pecking order however, and on 15 March he joined Bristol City on loan for the rest of the season.[36] Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill had previously tried to sign Paterson when he was manager of Portsmouth.[25] He made his debut for the "Robins" in a 0–0 draw with Swindon Town at Ashton Gate Stadium on 15 March, and admitted he was "disappointed not to score" after missing a good chance to win the game.[37] He ended the 2013–14 campaign with one goal in eight games for Bristol City, and six goals in 26 games for Huddersfield.

He picked up a knee injury picked up towards the end of the 2014–15 pre-season which put him out of contention until September.[38] He made his first start of the season, as a substitute, in a 4–2 win over Blackpool at the John Smith's Stadium on 18 October.[39] On 13 November, he joined League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until 3 January 2015.[40] Fleetwood manager Graham Alexander had previously played with Paterson at Burnley.[41] Injury cut short his loan after only three appearances, and he returned to Huddersfield on 4 December.[42]

Orlando City

On 26 January 2015, Paterson joined Major League Soccer side Orlando City, who were managed by fellow Stoke-on-Trent native Adrian Heath, on a five-month loan deal.[43] [44] The move made him a teammate of former Ballon d'Or winner Kaká.[45] However, Paterson went on to make only a combined total of 53 minutes in four appearances for Orlando due to a succession of injuries.[46] He left the club by mutual consent on 5 August due to "personal reasons".[47]

Blackpool

Paterson joined League One side Blackpool in September 2015.[48] He started two games and made 17 substitute appearances for the "Seasiders" in the 2015–16 season, without scoring a goal, as the club were relegated into League Two.[49] He was one of six players released by manager Neil McDonald in May 2016.[50]

Port Vale

Paterson signed with League One club Port Vale in August 2016.[51] He made his first start for the "Valiants" on 30 August, in a 1–0 win over Derby County U23 in an EFL Trophy match; he admitted that "I was disappointed not to score, I should have scored... I know that I have to work hard to get that sharpness and the top end ruthlessness back, but hard work has never been an issue for me".[52] He scored his first goal in 30 months on 24 September, converting his only chance of the game to open the scoring in a 2–1 defeat to Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.[53] However, he struggled with a back injury and remained unpopular with supporters due to his Stoke City connections, and left Vale Park on 27 December upon the expiry of his contract, having scored only two goals in 12 starts and six substitute appearances.[54] He departed the club just a day after manager Bruno Ribeiro.[55]

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Paterson signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the United Soccer League on 15 March 2017, having already appeared in four pre-season games as a trialist.[56] He scored ten goals in 29 appearances across the 2017 season, helping Stuart Campbell's Rowdies to a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference, before they were beaten at the Conference Semi-finals by the New York Red Bulls II.[57]

ATK

On 17 January 2018, Paterson joined ATK of the Indian Super League after being signed by head coach Teddy Sheringham.[58] However, Sherringham was sacked days later, leaving Ashley Westwood in interim charge for Paterson's scoring debut in a 2–1 defeat to Chennaiyin FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on 25 January.[59]

International career

Born in England, Paterson qualified to represent Northern Ireland at international level as his father was from Northern Ireland, and he was alerted to the Irish Football Association by Ciarán Toner.[60] He won two caps for the Northern Ireland under-21 side, before withdrawing from the squad for "personal reasons" in October 2007.[61]

Nigel Worthington handed Paterson his senior team debut as a 72nd-minute substitute for Warren Feeney in a 1–0 defeat to Spain in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying match on 17 November 2007.[62] He made his first start for Northern Ireland on 20 August 2008, in a 0–0 draw with Scotland.[63] He scored his first international goal with an 84th-minute penalty in a 3–3 draw in a friendly against Finland at Windsor Park on 15 August 2012.[64] He scored his second international goal on 14 August 2013, his header securing Michael O'Neill his first win as manager with a 1–0 victory over Russia in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[65] He scored the third goal of his international career on 10 September 2013, in a 3–2 defeat to Luxembourg at the Stade Josy Barthel.[66] He won the last of his 22 senior caps on 5 March 2014, in a 0–0 friendly in a friendly against Cyprus.[67] He withdrew from Northern Ireland's squad three months later in order to focus on his pre-season with Huddersfield Town, citing injury issues during the 2013–14 season in his decision.[68]

Style of play

Former Burnley manager Eddie Howe described Paterson as "a real grafter, you can see that with the way he plays, he sets the tone really in terms of his closing down and work rate and also he's got quality as well".[69]

Coaching career

Paterson was appointed as an assistant coach to head coach Neill Collins at the Tampa Bay Rowdies in July 2018.[70] In February 2020, he was named as assistant coach to Jason Kreis at USL League One club Fort Lauderdale CF.[71] He was hired as an assistant coach at Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in January 2022.[72] Seven months later he returned to England to work as Michael Duff's assistant at League One club Barnsley.[73] He joined Duff at Swansea City in June 2023, working as an assistant head coach alongside Alan Sheehan.[74] [75]

Burton Albion

On 11 January 2024, Paterson was appointed head coach of Burton Albion, who were 17th in League One.[76] Owner Ben Robinson revealed in March that it was only a short-term contract but said that it was "a scenario where hopefully it's going to be a long-term relationship".[77] Paterson left the club after Burton narrowly avoided relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season.[78]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City2004–05Championship30000030
2005–06Championship30000030
2006–07Championship910010101
Total1510010161
Grimsby Town (loan)2006–07League Two156156
Scunthorpe United2007–08Championship401310114214
Burnley2008–09Championship43124175315719
2009–10Premier League2341020264
2010–11Championship1121120143
2011–12Championship1431000153
2012–13Championship3980000398
Total13029721153115137
Huddersfield Town2013–14Championship2251130266
2014–15Championship30000030
Total2551130296
Bristol City (loan)2013–14League One8181
Fleetwood Town (loan)2014–15League One3030
2015Major League Soccer400040
Blackpool2015–16League One170100010190
Port Vale2016–17League One162100010182
Tampa Bay Rowdies2017United Soccer League27921002910
ATK2017–18Indian Super League510051
Career total305671321665133978

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Northern Ireland200710
200860
200940
201010
201100
201221
201372
201410
Total223

Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Paterson goal.

List of international goals scored by Martin Paterson
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 15 August 2012 Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 3–3 3–3 Friendly
2 14 August 2013 Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1–0 2–2 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 10 September 2013 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 1–0 2–3 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification

Managerial statistics

Honours

Burnley

2009[16]

Notes and References

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  5. News: Leeds 0-0 Stoke. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 25 March 2006.
  6. News: Stoke City: Right for duo to leave, says Pulis. 26 August 2016. The Sentinel. 10 March 2010.
  7. News: Sheff Wed 1–1 Stoke. BBC. 12 September 2006 . 21 February 2010.
  8. News: Grimsby tie up treble loan swoop. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 23 November 2006.
  9. News: Grimsby 2-1 Shrewsbury. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 9 December 2006.
  10. News: Buckingham. Mark. Grimsby to lose striker. 26 August 2016.
  11. News: Wrexham line up striker Paterson. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 26 February 2007.
  12. News: Transfers - July 2007. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 31 July 2007.
  13. News: Scunthorpe 3-2 Sheff Utd. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 1 September 2007.
  14. News: Thornhill. Luke. Fans want Paterson to go - Scunthorpe United FC - Iron Mad. 26 August 2016. www.scunthorpeunited-mad.co.uk. 13 June 2008.
  15. News: Burnley's offer for Paterson accepted by Scunthorpe. 26 August 2016. Lancashire Telegraph. 23 June 2008.
  16. News: Fletcher. Paul. Burnley 1-0 Sheff Utd. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 25 May 2009.
  17. News: Burnley hit by Paterson lay-off. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 24 September 2009.
  18. News: Bevan. Chris. Aston Villa 5-2 Burnley. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 21 February 2010.
  19. News: Lyon. Sam. Burnley 1-2 Portsmouth. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 27 February 2010.
  20. News: Hassan. Nabil. Hull 1-4 Burnley. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 10 April 2010.
  21. News: Roach. Stuart. Burnley 4-2 Tottenham. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 9 May 2010.
  22. News: Paterson pens Clarets contract extensions. 28 August 2016. Evening Standard. 4 June 2010.
  23. News: Norwich 2-2 Burnley. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 6 November 2010.
  24. News: Scholes. Tony. Pato's season looks at an end - Burnley FC - Clarets Mad. 26 August 2016. www.clarets-mad.co.uk. 5 February 2011.
  25. News: Allen. Nick. Pompey snubbed in fresh bid for striker. 26 August 2016. The News. 4 August 2011.
  26. News: Burnley look for Paterson cover. 28 August 2016. BBC Sport. 9 August 2011.
  27. News: Boden. Chris. Burnley boss braced for bad news over Paterson and Stanislas. 28 August 2016. Burnley Express. 17 January 2012.
  28. News: Burnley striker Paterson suffers hamstring tear. 28 August 2016. Lancashire Telegraph. 25 August 2012.
  29. News: Martin Paterson acknowledges need for more Burnley goals. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 4 February 2013.
  30. News: Burnley reject Wolves loan move for Martin Paterson " Express & Star. 26 August 2016. Express and Star.
  31. News: Martin Paterson: Huddersfield Town sign former Burnley striker. 27 August 2016. BBC Sport. 25 June 2013.
  32. News: Threlfall-Sykes. Dave. Martin Paterson signs for Town. 26 August 2016. www.htafc.com. 25 June 2013.
  33. News: Threlfall-Sykes. David. Martin hails club's effort. 26 August 2016. www.htafc.com. 26 June 2013.
  34. Web site: Thomson. Dave. Huddersfield Town boss: trio dropped 'for good of the club'. The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 28 October 2013. 28 October 2013.
  35. News: Booth. Mel. We're not playing tiddlywinks: Huddersfield Town's Martin Paterson draws line under training ground bust-up with Adam Clayton. 27 August 2016. The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 25 November 2013.
  36. News: Bristol City's on loan striker Martin Paterson targets permanent move. 27 August 2016. Bristol Post. 18 March 2014.
  37. News: New Bristol City signing Martin Paterson rues missed chance after 0-0 draw with Swindon Town. 27 August 2016. Bristol Post. 15 March 2014.
  38. Web site: Martin Paterson set for run-out with Huddersfield Town development team. Doug Thomson. 16 September 2014. The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 26 August 2016.
  39. News: Huddersfield Town 4-2 Blackpool. 27 August 2016. BBC Sport. 18 October 2014.
  40. Web site: Huddersfield Town's Martin Paterson joins Fleetwood Town on loan. David Threlfall-Sykes. htafc.com. 26 August 2016.
  41. News: Fleetwood Town, Huddersfield Town, Paterson, Alexander, Burnley. 26 August 2016. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 13 November 2014.
  42. Web site: Thomson. Dave. Striker Martin Paterson returns to Huddersfield Town. The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 5 December 2014. 5 December 2014.
  43. Web site: Huddersfield Town striker Martin Paterson signs on loan for MLS club Orlando City. Mel Booth. 26 January 2015. The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 26 August 2016.
  44. News: Marshall. Tyrone. Former Claret Martin Paterson enjoying life at Orlando City alongside Brazilian superstar Kaka. 26 August 2016. Lancashire Telegraph. 16 February 2015.
  45. News: McKinley. Stuart. Brazilian star Kaka is all set to welcome Northern Ireland's Martin Paterson. 27 August 2016. Belfast Telegraph. 14 January 2015.
  46. Web site: Gavin Ewbank. Orlando City Has a Decision to Make with Martin Paterson. The Mainland. 7 June 2015. 7 June 2015.
  47. Web site: Orlando City Mutually Agrees To Terminate Martin Paterson's Contract. Gavin Ewbank. The Mane Land. 5 August 2015. 26 August 2016.
  48. Web site: Martin Paterson: Northern Ireland striker signs for Blackpool. BBC Sport. 14 September 2015. 14 September 2015.
  49. News: Baggaley. Mike. Carl Dickinson says Martin Paterson will be a hit at Port Vale. 27 August 2016. The Staffordshire Sentinel. 27 August 2016.
  50. News: Watt. William. Pool release six including skipper. 27 August 2016. Blackpool Gazette. 11 May 2016.
  51. News: Martin Paterson: Port Vale sign ex-Stoke City and Northern Ireland striker. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport. 26 August 2016.
  52. News: Sharpe. Rich. Port Vale: Martin Paterson disappointed not to score on his full Valiants debut. 1 September 2016. The Staffordshire Sentinel. 1 September 2016.
  53. News: Baggaley. Mike. Bristol Rovers 2, Port Vale 1: Star man and player ratings. 25 September 2016. The Sentinel. 25 September 2016.
  54. News: Baggaley. Mike. Martin Paterson leaves Port Vale. 27 December 2016. Stoke Sentinel. 26 December 2016.
  55. News: Fielding . Rob . Vale Fail 8: Martin Paterson . 4 June 2020 . onevalefan.co.uk . 7 November 2019.
  56. Web site: 2017 Opening Day Roster finalized with Additions of Paterson, Porter and Fitzgerald. Tampa Bay Rowdies. 16 March 2017. en-us. 15 March 2017.
  57. Web site: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. New York RB II - 29 October 2017 - Soccerway. us.soccerway.com. 17 January 2018. en.
  58. News: ATK announce 3 new crucial signings. 17 January 2018. Khel Now. 17 January 2018. en.
  59. News: Banerjee. Ritabrata. ATK v Chennaiyin Match Report, 25/01/2018, Indian Super League Goal.com. 25 January 2018. www.goal.com. 25 January 2018. en.
  60. News: McIntosh. Mark. Paterson can be boy wonder. 27 August 2016. www.thefreelibrary.com. 7 October 2007.
  61. Web site: Ti. U21s under the spotlight. irishfa.com. 27 August 2016.
  62. News: Spain 1–0 Northern Ireland . BBC News . Lyle . Jackson . 21 November 2007. 26 August 2016.
  63. News: Moffat. Colin. Scotland 0-0 Northern Ireland. 27 August 2016. BBC. 20 August 2008.
  64. News: McCaig. Alvin. N Ireland 3-3 Finland. 27 August 2016. BBC Sport. 15 August 2012.
  65. News: Jackson. Lyle. World Cup qualifier: Northern Ireland 1-0 Russia. 27 August 2016. BBC Sport. 14 August 2013.
  66. News: McCaig. Alvin. World Cup qualifier: Luxembourg 3-2 N Ireland. 27 August 2016. BBC Sport. 10 September 2013.
  67. News: Cyprus 0-0 Northern Ireland. 27 August 2016. BBC Sport.
  68. News: Martin Paterson withdraws from Northern Ireland squad to concentrate on Huddersfield. 26 August 2016. Sky Sports. 21 May 2014.
  69. News: Geldard. Suzanne. Martin Paterson can inspire Burnley's young strikers, says Eddie Howe. 26 August 2016. Lancashire Telegraph. 11 November 2011.
  70. News: Rowdies Welcome Martin Paterson As Assistant Coach . 3 July 2020 . www.rowdiessoccer.com . 7 September 2018.
  71. News: Fort Lauderdale CF Names Jason Kreis as Head Coach; Announces Full Technical Staff and Roster . 3 July 2020 . intermiamicf.com . 15 February 2020.
  72. News: Inter Miami CF Hires Martin Paterson as First Team Assistant Coach Inter Miami CF . 6 February 2022 . intermiamicf . 21 January 2022 . en.
  73. News: Rayner . Stuart . Barnsley FC name former Huddersfield Town striker as Michael Duff's new assistant coach . 5 July 2022 . Yorkshire Evening Post . 4 July 2022 . en.
  74. News: Tolson . Jack . Martin Paterson joins Duff at Swansea . 7 July 2023 . Barnsley Chronicle . 28 June 2023 . en.
  75. News: Alan Sheehan and Martin Paterson join Swansea City coaching staff Swansea . 7 July 2023 . www.swanseacity.com . 28 June 2023 . en.
  76. Web site: Martin Paterson Appointed Manager of Burton Albion. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 11 January 2024. 11 January 2024.
  77. News: Burton Albion: Owner Ben Robinson on manager Martin Paterson's future . 29 May 2024 . BBC Sport . 19 March 2024.
  78. News: Martin Paterson: Burton Albion manager leaves League One club . 29 May 2024 . BBC Sport . 24 May 2024.