Marr Paterson

Marr Paterson was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward for Leith Athletic and The Wednesday.[1]

Marr Paterson
Personal information
Full name Marr Paterson[1]
Date of birth 1887
Place of birth Alva, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1908–1911 Leith Athletic 38 (15)
1911–1912 The Wednesday 21 (2)
1912–1914 Leith Athletic 38 (4)
1914–1915 Lochgelly United
1920 Clackmannan
Leith Athletic 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

While a The Wednesday player, Paterson shared accommodation in Sheffield with teammate Jimmy Campbell.[2] He worked for the British Government during the First World War.[3]

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leith Athletic 1908–09[3] Scottish Second Division 7 0 1 0 8 0
1909–10[3] 19 9 10 0 29 9
1910–11[3] 12 6 11 1 33 7
Total 38 15 22 1 60 16
The Wednesday 1910–11[4] First Division 14 2 0 0 14 2
1911–12[4] 7 0 0 0 7 0
Total 21 2 0 0 21 2
Leith Athletic 1912–13[3] Scottish Second Division 24 4 2 0 26 4
1913–14[3] 14 0 7 0 21 0
Leith Athletic total 76 19 31 1 107 20
Career total 97 21 31 1 128 22

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 226. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. "Information Sheet". www.sheffieldsoldierww1.co.uk. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  3. Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  4. "M Paterson". www.adrianbullock.com. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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