Joe Butler (footballer, born 1943)

Joseph Butler (born 7 February 1943) is a retired football right back best known for his spell at Swindon Town.

For the 1900s/1910s goalkeeper, see Joe Butler (footballer born 1879).

Joe Butler
Personal information
Date of birth (1943-02-07) 7 February 1943
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Right back
Youth career
1960–1962 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1965 Newcastle United 3 (0)
1965–1976 Swindon Town 362 (18)
Aldershot
Witney Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Newcastle United

Joe Butler started his football career as a junior with his hometime club Newcastle United. He made his senior debut in the 1963 Football League Cup loss at Bournemouth & Boscombe. Later, during the same season, Joe Butler played his only three league games for the Magpies. His league debut came in the 2–1 loss at Manchester City and then appearing at St James' Park in a 5–2 victory over Rotherham United before making his final appearance in the 4–0 loss to Bury.[1]

Swindon Town

In 1965, Swindon Town paid Newcastle United £5,500 to secure the services of Joe Butler.[2] The fee would see Butler remain in Wiltshire for eleven seasons. During his spell at Swindon he famously helped his club win the Football League Cup in 1969 against Arsenal[3] and Anglo-Italian Cup victories over AS Roma and Napoli.

Honours

References
  1. "Player Profile: Joe Butler". Toon1892. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  2. "Joe Butler". swindon-town-fc.co.uk. 1 January 2007. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  3. "A Day to Remember". Swindon Web. 3 March 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
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