Dennis Butler (footballer, born 1943)

Dennis Michael Butler (born 7 March 1943) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Club career

Born in Fulham, Butler started his career with Surrey Boys before joining Chelsea, where he won the FA Youth Cup in 1960 and 1961. He made his first-team debut on 18 November 1961, in a 2–2 draw at Manchester City. He went on to make eighteen appearances before moving to Hull City in June 1963. After 217 league appearances, he moved to Reading, where he made 169 league appearances.

After leaving the professional game, Butler moved to non-League side Margate in 1974.

Coaching career

Butler coached at Rochdale and Bury.

Honours

Chelsea

• FA Youth Cup: 1960, 1961

Hull City

• Third Division: 1965–66

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