1964
Full name
Joseph William BUTLER
Date of birth
February 7th, 1943 - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
First joined
August 27th, 1965 [transferred in]
First team debut
September 7th, 1965 vs. Bristol Rovers (Away)
Last match played
March 9th, 1976 vs. Rotherham United (Home)
Joseph William BUTLER
Date of birth
February 7th, 1943 - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
First joined
August 27th, 1965 [transferred in]
First team debut
September 7th, 1965 vs. Bristol Rovers (Away)
Last match played
March 9th, 1976 vs. Rotherham United (Home)
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Positions
RB
RHD
IL
LHD
CM
LB
RHB
LHB
RB
RHD
IL
LHD
CM
LB
RHB
LHB
International eligibility
ENGLAND
No international caps.
ENGLANDNo international caps.
One of Danny Williams' first signings, Butler was captured from Newcastle United for £5,500 in August 1965. Originally a right back, Butler struggled to fit in at Swindon, until an inspired move from Williams moved him into a midfield position.
A committed performer who always gave 100%, Butler remained a regular member of the Town side for nine years, having made over 350 league appearances for the club, in one of the most successful periods in the club's history. He was an integral part of the team that won the League Cup and promotion to Division Two in 1968/1969.
He left the club in August 1976, joining Aldershot on a free transfer.
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | FA CUP | EFL CUP | EUROPE | TOTAL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1975/76 | 16 (+2) | 1 | 1 | - | 2 (+1) | - | - | - | 19 (+3) | 1 |
| 1974/75 | 26 (+1) | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 31 (+1) | 2 |
| 1973/74 | 37 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 42 | 1 |
| 1972/73 | 36 (+1) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 39 (+1) | 3 |
| 1971/72 | 40 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 42 | 3 |
| 1970/71 | 42 | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | - | 4 | - | 51 | 2 |
| 1969/70 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 7 | - | 55 | 2 |
| 1968/69 | 42 | 1 | 2 | - | 11 | - | - | - | 55 | 1 |
| 1967/68 | 41 (+1) | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 47 (+1) | 3 |
| 1966/67 | 23 | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | 29 | 4 |
| 1965/66 | 10 (+2) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (+2) | - |
| TOTAL | 355 (+7) | 18 | 25 | 2 | 29 (+1) | 2 | 11 | - | 420 (+8) | 22 |
Reserve and Youth Team Appearances
Note that appearance data for reserve and youth teams may not be complete. Expand for more information.
| Season | NON-LGE | COUNTY LGE | OTHER | TOTAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1975/76 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974/75 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973/74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972/73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971/72 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970/71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969/70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968/69 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967/68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966/67 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 1965/66 | 8 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 12 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 13 | 3 |
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Newcastle United
Newcastle United |
(junior)
September 1960 (signed professional contract); transferred out (August 27th, 1965) |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
August 27th, 1965 (transferred in , £5,500 ); released (May 5th, 1976) |
Aldershot
Aldershot |
August 12th, 1976 (transferred in) |
Witney Town
Witney Town |
June 1978 |