Ian Butler (born 1 February 1944 in Darton, Barnsley) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a left winger for Rotherham United, Hull City, York City and Barnsley.[1] His son, Martin Butler, also played for York City.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 February 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Darton, England | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1960 | Rotherham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1965 | Rotherham United | 102 | (27) |
| 1964–1973 | Hull City | 305 | (66) |
| 1973–1975 | York City | 46 | (2) |
| 1975–1976 | → Barnsley (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| Bridlington Town | |||
| Total | 453 | (98) | |
| International career | |||
| 1962 | England Youth | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editButler began his career at Rotherham United where he established himself down the left wing and played alongside players such as Ken Houghton in a highly promising team with a significant number of locally developed players. Together with Houghton, he moved to Hull City during the 1964–65 season, much to the displeasure of Rotherham's fans.[3] He became part of a formidable attacking line including Ray Henderson, Ken Wagstaff and Chris Chilton, whose performances took Hull City to the Third Division title in 1966 and established the side as a Second Division force in the 1960s and 1970s.[4] He finished his League career with York City and a loan spell at Barnsley.[1]
International career
editHe was capped by the England national youth team in 1962.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ian Butler". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
- ^ Batters, Dave (1990). York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. Breedon Books. p. 147. ISBN 0-907969-69-0.
- ^ "A-Z Past Players". Rotherham United F.C. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ "History Of The Tigers". Hull City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1988). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1988–89. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 747. ISBN 978-0-356-15880-8.
External links
edit- Ian Butler at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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