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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 |
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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999-00 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Sunderland | Premier League | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | Darlington | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2000-01 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 8 | ||||
2000-01 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | Sunderland | Premier League | 4 | ||||
2001-02 | Sunderland | Premier League | 2 | 5 | 1 | ||
2002-03 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2002-03 | Sunderland | Premier League | 7 | ||||
2003-04 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Sunderland | League Division 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | ||
2004-05 | Dunfermline Athletic | Scottish Premier League | 6 | 6 | |||
2004-05 | Hartlepool United | League One | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
2004-05 | Hartlepool United | League One Play-Offs | 1 | 1 | |||
2005-06 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 | |||
2005-06 | Hartlepool United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 2 | 1 | |||
2005-06 | Hartlepool United | League One | 26 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
2006-07 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
2006-07 | Swansea City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Swansea City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Swansea City | League One | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | |
2007-08 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
2007-08 | Swansea City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
2007-08 | Swansea City | League One | 29 | 13 | 6 | 1 | |
2008-09 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 | |||
2008-09 | Swansea City | League Championship | 20 | 9 | 1 | 3 | |
2008-09 | Swansea City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2009-10 | Swansea City | League Championship | 9 | 16 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
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 | 1 | |||
2000-01 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | 1 | |||
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 | ||||
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
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.