Mark Patterson (footballer born 1965)

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This article is about the former Blackburn, Preston and Bury player. For the former Carlisle, Derby, Plymouth and Gillingham player, see Mark Patterson (footballer born 1968).
For other persons named Mark Patterson, see Mark Patterson (disambiguation).

Mark Patterson (born 24 May 1965 in Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire) is an English former footballer and the former manager of Scarborough FC in the Nationwide Conference North. Patterson 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, Accrington Stanley, Rossendale and Scarborough. Patterson 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 exit of Scarborough managagment duo Neil Redfearn and his assistant Eric Winstanley, in the 2006 close season, Patterson took over as manager.

Due to injuries and a small playing squad Patterson, at the age of 41, had to register as a player and has sat on the bench. He left the club on 4 May 2007 by mutual consent, having failed to agree a new deal. He is currently assistant manager to Phil Starbuck at Hednesford Town.

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Neil Redfearn		 Scarborough F.C. manager
2006–2007		 Club defunct