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after getting the sack, Steve Paterson climbed into the boot of a mercedes and left pittodrie for good 
he deserves the sack for that alone, apparently he is back on the drink and has gambling debts haha
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MAY HAVE GONE OUT OF PITTODRIE IN THE BOOT OF A CAR ... BUT I LEAVE THE CLUB WITH MY HEAD HELD HIGH
CHARLIE ALLAN
16:00 - 25 May 2004
Steve Paterson today revealed his heartache at being dumped by the Dons.
Paterson admitted he fled Pittodrie in the boot of a car - but insisted he left his post with his head held high.
In an exclusive interview with the Evening Express he also:
Claimed that managing the Dons was an "impossible job".
Explained why he left the stadium for the last time in the boot of a Mercedes.
Expressed sorrow that his good friend Duncan Shearer was axed along with him.
Thanked the majority of Dons fans for sticking by him.
And vowed to bounce back and become a successful manager with another major club.
Paterson refused to comment on how he was treated by Aberdeen and chairman Stewart Milne because he is considering taking legal action.
But it is clear the former Inverness Caley Thistle boss is deeply hurt that Milne sacked him yesterday - just over a week after assuring him he would be given until next season to turn things around.
When it was put to Paterson that Milne's U-turn was all the more reason for him to have left the stadium with his head held high rather than hiding in a car boot, he replied: "My head is still high because I believe I did the best I could for Aberdeen in the circumstances.
"I chose to leave in the boot of the car because I didn't want to give the posse of photographers outside the stadium the pleasure of making money off images of me going out looking upset.
"I was thinking of my two daughters and my mother.
"It hurts your close family when things like this happen and images of me actually leaving Pittodrie would only have made things worse."
It was to his family that Paterson, 45, retreated after Milne had stunned him yesterday morning with the bombshell news.
Paterson is now seeking legal advice as he attempts to ensure the Dons stump up the six months' wages that are now due to him under the terms of his rolling contract.
But he asked for the opportunity to thank Dons fans for backing him through his 16 months in charge.
"The Aberdeen fans were marvellous towards me," he said.
"The majority could see I had an almost impossible job at times. I doubt if there is a manager in the land who could have done better in the circumstances we were working under at Aberdeen.
"It meant we had some tough times but the fans were still great towards me.
"I genuinely hope things get better for them in years ahead because as far as I'm concerned the club has the best and most loyal supporters in the country."
Paterson admitted it hurt to hear that ex-Don Shearer, who was also his assistant at Caley Thistle, had been axed.
He said: "I really feel for Duncan because he loves Aberdeen.
"When Aberdeen came in for me I had some reservations because things were going very well for us in Inverness.
"But Duncan told me I would be daft not to grab the chance to go to Pittodrie, claiming they were a marvellous club and I would be well looked after.
"Duncan then gave up the chance to manage Caley himself to follow me through to Aberdeen.
"It's sad that things have worked out the way they have because Duncan has a real passion for Aberdeen."
Paterson will now take a family holiday but is keen to stay in football.
He said: "I'm a qualified social worker as well as having over 15 years experience in football management, so I'm confident I won't stick for a job.
"But I'm a football man, I love the game. I have learned more about the game in 16 months with Aberdeen than I did in the 15 years with all of my other clubs.
"There is no question in my own mind that I will bounce back quickly."
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he deserves the sack for that alone, apparently he is back on the drink and has gambling debts haha -------------------
MAY HAVE GONE OUT OF PITTODRIE IN THE BOOT OF A CAR ... BUT I LEAVE THE CLUB WITH MY HEAD HELD HIGH
CHARLIE ALLAN
16:00 - 25 May 2004
Steve Paterson today revealed his heartache at being dumped by the Dons.
Paterson admitted he fled Pittodrie in the boot of a car - but insisted he left his post with his head held high.
In an exclusive interview with the Evening Express he also:
Claimed that managing the Dons was an "impossible job".
Explained why he left the stadium for the last time in the boot of a Mercedes.
Expressed sorrow that his good friend Duncan Shearer was axed along with him.
Thanked the majority of Dons fans for sticking by him.
And vowed to bounce back and become a successful manager with another major club.
Paterson refused to comment on how he was treated by Aberdeen and chairman Stewart Milne because he is considering taking legal action.
But it is clear the former Inverness Caley Thistle boss is deeply hurt that Milne sacked him yesterday - just over a week after assuring him he would be given until next season to turn things around.
When it was put to Paterson that Milne's U-turn was all the more reason for him to have left the stadium with his head held high rather than hiding in a car boot, he replied: "My head is still high because I believe I did the best I could for Aberdeen in the circumstances.
"I chose to leave in the boot of the car because I didn't want to give the posse of photographers outside the stadium the pleasure of making money off images of me going out looking upset.
"I was thinking of my two daughters and my mother.
"It hurts your close family when things like this happen and images of me actually leaving Pittodrie would only have made things worse."
It was to his family that Paterson, 45, retreated after Milne had stunned him yesterday morning with the bombshell news.
Paterson is now seeking legal advice as he attempts to ensure the Dons stump up the six months' wages that are now due to him under the terms of his rolling contract.
But he asked for the opportunity to thank Dons fans for backing him through his 16 months in charge.
"The Aberdeen fans were marvellous towards me," he said.
"The majority could see I had an almost impossible job at times. I doubt if there is a manager in the land who could have done better in the circumstances we were working under at Aberdeen.
"It meant we had some tough times but the fans were still great towards me.
"I genuinely hope things get better for them in years ahead because as far as I'm concerned the club has the best and most loyal supporters in the country."
Paterson admitted it hurt to hear that ex-Don Shearer, who was also his assistant at Caley Thistle, had been axed.
He said: "I really feel for Duncan because he loves Aberdeen.
"When Aberdeen came in for me I had some reservations because things were going very well for us in Inverness.
"But Duncan told me I would be daft not to grab the chance to go to Pittodrie, claiming they were a marvellous club and I would be well looked after.
"Duncan then gave up the chance to manage Caley himself to follow me through to Aberdeen.
"It's sad that things have worked out the way they have because Duncan has a real passion for Aberdeen."
Paterson will now take a family holiday but is keen to stay in football.
He said: "I'm a qualified social worker as well as having over 15 years experience in football management, so I'm confident I won't stick for a job.
"But I'm a football man, I love the game. I have learned more about the game in 16 months with Aberdeen than I did in the 15 years with all of my other clubs.
"There is no question in my own mind that I will bounce back quickly."
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i wonder if hes gutted he took the Young brothers from pittodrie now? probebly not cause there shíte!! 
also good news for stand in tan shops in Aberdeen 
its most likely bullshít though anyway 
