Tony Butler
| Date of birth | 28 September 1972 |
| Place of birth | Stockport |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 44 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 14 | 5 |
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| 2002-03 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Bristol City | LDV Vans Trophy | 7 |
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| 2002-03 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Bristol City | League Division 2 | 38 | 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 2003-04 | Bristol City | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Bristol City | League Division 2 | 37 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Bristol City | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Blackpool | League One | 6 | 2 |
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| 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 |
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| 2005-06 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Blackpool | League One | 19 | 5 |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 1996 | Blackpool v Chelsea | L | 1-4 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 12 Aug 1997 | Blackpool v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 1997 | Manchester City v Blackpool | L |
1-0 Agg: 1-1 (4-2) |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Huddersfield Town v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Blackpool v Bradford City | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Bristol City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Blackpool v Walsall | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 08 Mar 2005 | AFC Bournemouth v Blackpool | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 19 Mar 2005 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Blackpool v Chesterfield | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 29 Aug 2005 | Blackpool v Bradford City | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 02 Sep 2005 | Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Blackpool v Hartlepool United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 17 Sep 2005 | Bristol City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | Leicester City v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Blackpool v Milton Keynes Dons | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Swansea City v Blackpool | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 09 Oct 2005 | Blackpool v Colchester United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Colchester United v Blackpool | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Carlisle United v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 17 Dec 2005 | Swindon Town v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Port Vale v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Walsall v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Blackpool v Southend United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 10 Jan 2006 | Blackpool v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Huddersfield Town v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Blackpool v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | W | 4-2 | League One | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Hartlepool United v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Milton Keynes Dons v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | AFC Bournemouth v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Blackpool v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Blackpool v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Bradford City v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.