John Butler | |
Birth Date: | 25 January 1969 |
Birth Place: | Bellshill, Scotland |
Position: | Midfielder |
Youthclubs1: | Orbiston |
Years1: | 1985–1988 |
Clubs1: | St Mirren |
Caps1: | 11 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 1987 |
Clubs2: | → Stirling Albion (loan) |
Caps2: | 15 |
Goals2: | 5 |
Years3: | 1988–1992 |
Clubs3: | Airdrieonians |
Caps3: | 46 |
Goals3: | 5 |
Years4: | 1992 |
Clubs4: | → Stranraer (loan) |
Caps4: | 2 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Totalcaps: | 74 |
Totalgoals: | 10 |
Nationalteam1: | Scotland Youth |
John Butler (born 25 January 1969) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Born in Bellshill, Butler played for Orbiston, St Mirren, Stirling Albion, Airdrieonians and Stranraer before retiring due to injury. In 1992, prior to his injury, he had signed a "dream" two-year contract with Australian side Sydney Croatia, but suffered an ankle injury whilst playing on loan at Stranraer.[1] Butler spent 18 months with his ankle in plaster, and later worked in a pub for a few years before becoming unemployed and on state benefits in 1997.[1]
He was a Scotland youth international, and participated at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.[2]