Butler, Martin

Birth Date

3rd March 1966

Birthplace

Hessle, Yorkshire

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

Martin Butler played for Exeter City in 1987 when on loan with York City. He had similar spells with Aldershot and Carlisle before a brief stint with Scunthorpe.

Starting as an apprentice with York City, he signed a full contract in October 1984 and went on to make 65 league appearances (25 as substitute) and scored nine goals. After a loan to Aldershot in December 1985, he joined Exeter City on a similar basis in February 1987.

His made a goalscoring debut for the Grecians was against Wrexham and featured in the following three matches against Southend, Preston and Burnley before returning to York.

He subsequently had a short loan spell with Carlisle United ahead of leaving York for Scunthorpe United on a free transfer in August 1989. His stay in Lincolnshire was a short one and he soon moved into non-league football with Macclesfield Town, Scarborough and North Ferriby United.

Appearances

Exeter City league games only

4

Goals

1

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