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Scottish footballer, born 1969
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Place of birth
Bellshill, United Kingdom
Age
55 years
Sports Teams
St. Mirren F.C.
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Biography
John Butler (born 25 January 1969) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
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. 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.
He was a Scotland youth international, and participated at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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Notable English Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Scottish Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Scottish Football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Association football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Scottish Association football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
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