Martin Paterson

Martin Paterson (born 10 May1987 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire) is a Northern Ireland Football (soccer), currently a striker at Burnley F.C.. He has played at international level for Northern Ireland national football team.

Career

Stoke

Paterson made his début for Stoke as a late substitute for Chris Greenacre in the 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle F.C. on 16 April2005 His first start came in March 2006 against Leeds United F.C. and he hit his first goal six months later, against Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. He made a total of 12 league appearances (two starts) before moving to Grimsby on loan in November 2006, initially for a month.

On loan at Grimsby in Football League Two, he scored on his club début — 25 November2006 against Accrington Stanley F.C.. Grimsby extended his loan stay for an extra two months. In February 2007, Paterson returned to parent club Stoke City after serving the maximum stay at Grimsby.

Scunthorpe

In the summer of 2007, Paterson was signed by Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins as a replacement for the departed Billy Sharp.

He scored on his full début for Scunthorpe, putting the side 1-0 up before they lost 2-1 to Football League One side Hartlepool United F.C. in the Football League Cup.

On 2nd November 2007, Paterson's record of 7 goals in 11 starts saw him get a first call-up to the senior Northern Ireland national football team squad for the matches against Denmark national football team and Spain national football team.

On 29th January 2008 Norwich had a 850,000 bid rejected by Scunthorpe

In May 2008, Burnley had an offer of £400,000 rejected, which was then increased on 27th May 2008 to £550,000. This offer was also rejected on the same day. Paterson had a written transfer request rejected, and said the club had gone back on their word.
On 21st June 2008, it was revealed by Scunthorpe United that they had accepted a £1 million bid from Burnley, which would rise to 1.3 million depending on appearances. A deal which includes add ons and a 20% sell on fee.

Burnley

On Monday 23 June 2008 he signed a four year contract with Burnley FC, completing his move to the clarets.

Football FanCast

In 2007, podcast website