Career
He then served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, while playing as a guest for Leicester City, Blackpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tranmere Rovers and Arsenal. Paterson"s career with Celtic came to an end after incurring a three-month suspension for vociferously arguing with the referee (whom he felt was under the influence of alcohol) during Celtic"s Victory In Europe Cup semi-final against rivals Rangers in May 1945. Paterson moved to England to sign for Brentford, then became player-manager of Yeovil and Petters United.
Paterson then managed Stirling Albion for a season before working variously for Celtic as a trainer and a scout.
Paterson graduated from Glasgow University with an Master of Arts degree. At the time he signed for Brentford, Paterson was working as a technician at the London Film Company.
Paterson later emigrated to New Zealand and died there in 1985.
