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Andy Butler

Andrew Peter Butler (born 4 November 1983) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Scunthorpe United, and also manages women's football team Doncaster Rovers Belles. Born in Doncaster, he has previously played for Walsall, Scunthorpe United, Grimsby Town, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool, Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers. Butler is also a qualified referee.

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Born

1983-11-04

Birth Place

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England

Height

1.8288

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SoccerPosted by
newschain2021-03-06

Doncaster beat Plymouth to maintain perfect start under Andy Butler

Goals from Tom Anderson and Omar Bogle saw Doncaster Rovers make it two wins from two under new boss Andy Butler as they triumphed 2-1 over Plymouth Argyle. Niall Ennis pulled a goal back for Argyle, who piled on the pressure in the second half in search of an equaliser.

FIFAThe Guardian2021-01-22

Doncaster's Andy Butler: 'I was willing to step into the police force last summer'

Had things turned out differently Andy Butler could have had a collar number and been on duty for South Yorkshire police this weekend, but after returning to Doncaster Rovers in September his uniform remains familiar. Without a club last summer, Butler was set for a career change, but instead of patrolling the streets, on Saturday he will take on West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round hoping to safeguard the Doncaster defence. “I had a literacy exam, then had to do fitness exams and a bleep test. Then Doncaster asked me for a trial and I had to put that on hold,” he says. “Luckily, it’s gone pretty well.”

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newschain2021-01-13

Doncaster hand contract extension to veteran defender Andy Butler

Veteran defender Andy Butler has agreed a new six-month deal at Doncaster. The 37-year-old rejoined Rovers on a short-term deal last summer and has started the last six matches in all competitions. The club have the option to extend the deal for a further 12 months, and Butler told the...

SoccerBBC2021-01-13

Andy Butler: Doncaster Rovers defender extends deal

Doncaster Rovers defender Andy Butler has extended his contract until the end of the season. The 37-year-old returned to the League One side on a short-term deal in September 2020 after previously making 193 league appearances for Rovers. Butler is also manager of the club's women's side Doncaster Rovers Belles.