W. H. Patterson (date of birth unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played in The Football League for Sheffield United between 1891 and 1892.[1] Primarily a defender he also filled in on various positions during his time at Bramall Lane.[1]

W. Patterson
Personal information
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1892 Sheffield United 4 (0)
1893–1894 Gainsborough Trinity
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Patterson (or Pattison as he was referred to on occasions)[1] was simply described as being "from Edinburgh" by the local press on his signing by United in December 1891.[1] He featured only irregularly in the first team and played just a handful of competitive games.[1] By 1892 and with United now in The Football League more first team chances looked beyond him and it was announced he had left the club by December of that year.[1] He went on to play for Gainsborough Trinity.[2]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield United 1891–92[3] Northern League 3 0 0 0 2[a] 0 5 0
1892–93[4] Division Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 4 0 0 0 2 0 6 0
  1. ^ One appearance in Sheffield Challenge Cup; one appearance in Wharncliffe Charity Cup

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 252. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
  2. ^ WH Patterson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  3. ^ Clarebrough & Kirkham (2012). Sheffield United: the Complete Record. Derby Books Publishing. pp. 272–273. ISBN 978-1-78091-019-2.
  4. ^ Clarebrough & Kirkham (2012). Sheffield United: the Complete Record. Derby Books Publishing. pp. 274–275. ISBN 978-1-78091-019-2.