NEW: Mark Patterson Interview

[YorkBlade]

Former Blades midfield enforcer Mark Patterson has a new book out, he talks about that plus shares some stories from his time at the Lane including Howard Kendall's unique approach to management, Nigel Spackman's bedroom assault as well as Simon Tracey and the 9-iron!




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[Wards]

Very good, enjoyed that. Used to really rate Patterson and he was a better footballer than people gave him credit for.

Look forward to a Dougie Hodgson special sometime soon!

 

[Trigger Blade]

Funnily enough, a few years back, he did quote me for a garden job. He was so much cheaper than the other quotes, I felt sure he couldn’t be up to much. Looking on his website, his work looks pretty decent, I may have u
misjudged him.

That was the occasion when Trig Jnr (TY) speculated on how long I’d last before telling him I was a Blade, he reckoned less than a minute. It was an effort, but I never let on. I do have another job needs doing now, I should get him to quote.

 

[Tickhill Blade]

I always remember him with hair, in the 95 Panini sticker album

 

[Bristol Blade]

I have a vague memory of him doing a Ronnie Rosenthal-style miss in front of an open net, but can't find any mention of it anywhere online.

Can anyone else remember this or did I completely dream it up?

 

[Eddie odd legs]

Mark Patterson was a very effective defensive midfielder for the Blades. He benefitted enormously from having Gordon Cowans (on loan from Villa). Marks role was to win the ball & pass it to Cowans, who like Paul McGrath (from Man Utd) could read a game like few before , or after IMO. They were head & shoulders above any other players & Cowans in particular could bring other less gifted players.

 

[Deadly_D'Jaffo]

I always felt that his departure was pointless. He was part a good side, playing an understated role and sold to Bury for which I can only assume wasn't an eye watering amount.

The transfer policy that year was particularly terrible.

 

[bladesince64]

Did anybody actually ask him a question? He just set off on hi life story from about 4 yrs old.

Seriously though what a great watch. Very interesting an entertaining.

Can't wait for DH too, that will be X-rated!

 

[NE Blade]

Great watch. The Simon Tracey golf club story was brilliant!

Thanks for doing it YorkBlade and Nick.

 

[Bearlie]

Awesome

 

[Guesty]

Wikipedia says he scored 4 goals for us, I swear he got three of those in his first two games!

 

[RossoDeltic]

Debut at Stoke City. David White and Patterson scored I think at the opposite end to the Blades supporters.
I thought he was a decent player, just what we needed at the time.

 

[Sithblade]

I always remember him with hair, in the 95 Panini sticker album

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And he also was the lead singer of New Order, he used to run onto the pitch shouting " I feel so extraordinary".

 

[Yewsman]

First time I saw him was League Cup game v Arsenal. He and Gordon Cowans were amazing closing down Arsenal including Dennis Bergkamp. We won 1-0, Carl Vesrt scoring with a near post header from Mitch Ward cross if my memory serves me right.

 

[Bearlie]

First time I saw him was League Cup game v Arsenal. He and Gordon Cowans were amazing closing down Arsenal including Dennis Bergkamp. We won 1-0, Carl Vesrt scoring with a near post header from Mitch Ward cross if my memory serves me right.

Think it was FA CUP

 

[JayGreen17]

Bloody hell i didn’t recognise him

 

[Yewsman]

Think it was FA CUP

Could well have been FA Cup!

 

[Silent Blade]

First time I saw him was League Cup game v Arsenal. He and Gordon Cowans were amazing closing down Arsenal including Dennis Bergkamp. We won 1-0, Carl Vesrt scoring with a near post header from Mitch Ward cross if my memory serves me right.

FA Cup and cross was from Whitehouse

 

[Guesty]

FA Cup and cross was from Whitehouse

Whitehouse got the equaliser in the first game, didn't he?

I was too young for to go to the replay. I remember waking up when my Dad got home and he told me the score. The next morning I assumed I'd dreamt it!

I also recall watching the highlights and watching Hodges break out into a walk with the ball at his feet, presumably to waste some time.

 

[Silent Blade]

Whitehouse got the equaliser in the first game, didn't he?

Yes, assist from Heath

 

[Charlieblade]

What cracking good bloke. The book title says it all. I missed most his playing time at the lane as I was working overseas. Again!
Great choice for an interview. Thanks.

 

[Stand United]

Cheers Nick & Hal for that, enjoyable listen! Can remember his home debut - smallest guy on the pitch was him and he scored with a header, biggest guy on the pitch was the giant Kevin Francis and he scored with his feet.

Add me as another vote to get Dougie Hodgson on at some stage. Was a really entertaining expert summariser on Radio Sheffield when he was out injured.

 

[YorkBlade]

I can't say who (yet) but there's a very interesting interview coming at 7pm this Thursday on our channel...

 

[Bartleby]

Cheers guys, enjoyed that. Thought he was going to say a bit more about Warnock later on, guess you ran out of time?

 

[YorkBlade]

Cheers guys, enjoyed that. Thought he was going to say a bit more about Warnock later on, guess you ran out of time?

There's another hour of edited stuff but we have learned the hard way that people don't watch videos over an hour long.

 

[Bartleby]

There's another hour of edited stuff but we have learned the hard way that people don't watch videos over an hour long.

Fair enough. I do sometimes. Sounded like he wasn't a fan of Neil.

 

[Pollingtonblade]

Bloody hell i didn’t recognise him

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[coaxingstar71]

I can't say who (yet) but there's a very interesting interview coming at 7pm this Thursday on our channel...

Would be good if you could get Dane Whitehouse on I think. Surely wouldn't be that difficult as he apparently goes to the games?

 

[diplomat]

Think it was FA CUP

It was. I was at uni and had an acquaintance who was a particularly arrogant Arsenal fan. He was very vocal about how much of a pasting we were going to take at Highbury, not friendly banter either. I saw him after we drew 1-1 and didn’t even have chance to open my mouth before he went off on one how much of a beating we would take in the replay before storming off. Then we won and I didn’t see him for ages. I like to think he hid and cried a little bit every time he saw me.

Often talked about as being one of our great cup nights but sadly I missed it

 

[diplomat]

I love these interviews