Tony Butler

Date of birth28 September 1972
Place of birthStockport
NationalityEnglish
Weight76 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Butler was one of the most consistent performers for West Bromwich Albion in 2000-01 when he was a near ever-present.

A determined, hard-working and resilient central defender, he always tried his hardest whether at home or away and never shirked a challenge.

He netted his first goal for the Baggies with a header in the local 'derby' defeat away to Birmingham City.

Following a successful loan spell, Butler joined Bristol City on a two-and-a-half year contract in November 2002.

He returned to Blackpool in February 2005 with a contract to June 2006.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Gillingham 13 May 1991 30 Jul 1996
Blackpool 30 Jul 1996 25 Mar 1999
Port Vale 25 Mar 1999 23 Mar 2000
West Bromwich Albion 23 Mar 2000 07 Nov 2002
Bristol City 29 Aug 2002 06 Nov 2002 L
Bristol City 07 Nov 2002 07 Feb 2005
Blackpool 07 Feb 2005 30 Jun 2006
Forest Green Rovers 07 Jul 2006 26 Feb 2007
Hinckley United 29 Jan 2007 25 Feb 2007 L
Hinckley United 26 Feb 2007 15 Nov 2007
Alfreton Town 15 Nov 2007

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Gillingham FA Cup 1
1996-97 Blackpool League Cup 1
1997-98 Blackpool League Cup 2
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup 1
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 4
1
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 44
1
3
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 Play-Offs 2
2001-02 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup
1
2001-02 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 3
2001-02 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 14
5
1
2
2002-03 Bristol City FA Cup 3
2002-03 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy 7
1
2002-03 Bristol City League Cup 1
2002-03 Bristol City League Division 2 38
1
10
2002-03 Bristol City League Division 2 Play-Offs 2
2003-04 Bristol City FA Cup 1
2003-04 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy 1
1
2003-04 Bristol City League Cup 3
1
2003-04 Bristol City League Division 2 37
1
1
4
2003-04 Bristol City League Division 2 Play-Offs 3
2004-05 Blackpool League One 6
2
1
2004-05 Bristol City FA Cup 2
2004-05 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy 2
2004-05 Bristol City League Cup 1
2004-05 Bristol City League One 22
2
7
2005-06 Blackpool LDV Vans Trophy 1
2005-06 Blackpool League Cup 1
2005-06 Blackpool League One 19
5
1
2
1
2008-09 Alfreton Town FA Cup 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
07 Jan 1995 Gillingham v Sheffield Wednesday L 1-2 FA Cup 3rd round


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.