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.