Thomas Butler
| Date of birth | 25 April 1981 |
| Place of birth | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Butler continued to make steady progress at Sunderland in 2000-01 and, following an early-season outing from the subs' bench in the Worthington Cup tie at Luton Town, he spent two months on loan at Darlington in the autumn where he thrilled the Feethams crowds with his darting runs.
After returning to the Stadium of Light, he went on to gain some valuable Premiership experience towards the end of the campaign with several appearances as a substitute.
He is equally at home in midfield, where he possesses a good short-passing game, or wide on the left, where his ability to beat a man can be used to good effect.
Butler made his debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s against Portugal at the beginning of June featuring as a substitute, and was then promoted to the starting line-up for the game in Estonia when he put on a superb display, providing the crosses for each of his side's three goals.
Butler joined Hartlepool United in March 2005 with a contract to the end of the season.
His contract at Swansea City was extended to June 2012 in July 2011 but was cancelled in January 2012.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 25 Jun 1998 | 28 Jul 2004 | |
| Darlington | 12 Oct 2000 | 12 Dec 2000 | L |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 10 Sep 2004 | 10 Jan 2005 | |
| Hartlepool United | 24 Mar 2005 | 28 Jul 2006 | |
| Swansea City | 28 Jul 2006 | 20 Jan 2012 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Darlington | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 8 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | Premier League | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Sunderland | Premier League | 2 | 5 |
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | Premier League | 7 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Sunderland | League Division 1 | 7 | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Dunfermline Athletic | Scottish Premier League | 6 | 6 |
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| 2004-05 | Hartlepool United | League One | 5 | 4 |
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| 2004-05 | Hartlepool United | League One Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Hartlepool United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Hartlepool United | League One | 26 | 2 |
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8
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| 2006-07 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Swansea City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Swansea City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Swansea City | League One | 17 | 13 |
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| 2007-08 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Swansea City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Swansea City | League One | 29 | 13 |
6 |
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| 2008-09 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Swansea City | League Championship | 20 | 9 |
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| 2008-09 | Swansea City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Swansea City | League Championship | 9 | 16 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 1999 | Sunderland v Walsall | W | 3-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 06 May 2000 | Sunderland v West Ham United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Luton Town v Sunderland | W |
1-2 Agg: 1-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 05 Mar 2001 | Sunderland v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Sunderland v Leeds United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2001 | Middlesbrough v Sunderland | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Southampton v Sunderland | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 2001 | Liverpool v Sunderland | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Sunderland v West Ham United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Feb 2002 | Sunderland v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Arsenal v Sunderland | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | West Ham United v Sunderland | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Charlton Athletic v Sunderland | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2002 | Sunderland v Derby County | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Sunderland v Everton | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | Leeds United v Sunderland | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Sunderland v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Middlesbrough v Sunderland | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Sunderland v Fulham | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Cambridge United v Sunderland | W | 0-7 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 22 Mar 2003 | West Ham United v Sunderland | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Nottingham Forest v Sunderland | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Bradford City v Sunderland | W | 0-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Sunderland v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Stoke City v Sunderland | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Derby County v Sunderland | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Sep 2003 | Sunderland v Huddersfield Town | L | 2-4 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Sunderland v Reading | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Sunderland v Ipswich Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Sheffield United v Sunderland | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Sunderland v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Dec 2003 | West Ham United v Sunderland | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Sunderland v Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Sunderland v Hartlepool United | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Sunderland v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | Toulon Under-20 | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 22 Nov 1999 | Republic of Ireland v Liechtenstein | W | 2-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 14 |
| 24 Nov 1999 | Malta v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 14 |
| 19 Apr 2000 | Republic of Ireland v France | L | 0-2 | UEFA U18 | 2nd round group 7 |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | L | 0-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 05 Jun 2001 | Estonia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 31 Aug 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Netherlands | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Cyprus | W | 3-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Denmark | W | 3-2 | U21 | |
| 16 Apr 2002 | Austria v Republic of Ireland | D | 3-3 | U21 | |
| 13 May 2002 | Republic of Ireland v South Africa | L | 1-2 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 15 May 2002 | Germany v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Finland v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Russia v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 10 |
| 15 Oct 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | L | 2-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 10 |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | L | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
| 11 Feb 2003 | Scotland v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | U21 | |
| 02 Jun 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Germany | D | 2-2 | U21 | |
| 06 Jun 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Albania | W | 2-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 10 |
| 10 Jun 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Georgia | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 10 |
| 05 Sep 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 10 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.