Jim Paterson started his career with Dundee Utd, where he was unfortunate enough to break his leg twice in as many years before he moved to Motherwell, for whom he played 108 games, scoring five goals for the Fir Park club.

Jim , who can play on the left side of defense or midfield, joined Argyle in January 2008 when he put pen-to-paper on a three-and-a-half deal year.

His first goal for the Pilgrims came in the 2-0 win at St. Mary's against Southampton in February 2008. He joined Aberdeen on transfer deadline day on loan on 1st Feb 2010.