Joe Butler (footballer, born 1943)

Joe Butler
Personal information
Date of birth (1943-02-07) 7 February 1943
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Playing position 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

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

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 famouly 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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