Mark Patterson

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Mark Patterson (born 31 December 1965 in Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire) is a former English footballer who played right back and is now The manager of Gillingham's Centre Of Excellence before he took this role he was manager of Scarborough FC in the Nationwide Conference North. Mark used to be a midfielder playing for a number of clubs over a long career including: Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, Bury, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United, Southend, Blackpool, Gillingham, Accrington Stanley, Rossendale and Scarborough. He started his coaching career with Scarborough as player-coach and then assistant manager under the then manager Russell Slade. Since then he has managed several non-league clubs including Chorley, Darwen and Leigh RMI.

After the recent exit of Scarborough managagment duo Neil Redfearn and his assistant Eric Winstanley. Mark has taken over as manager.

Due to injuries and a small playing squad Mark at the age of 42 has had to register as a player and has sat on the bench for Scarborough.

Preceded by:
Scarborough F.C. Manager
Gillingham's Centre Of Excellence Manager
years=2006 - present
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Succeeded by:
Incumbent