Matt Butcher (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew David Butcher | ||
| Date of birth | 14 May 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Reading, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bournemouth | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2015 | Bournemouth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2015– | Bournemouth | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Gosport Borough (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Poole Town (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Woking (loan) | 10 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2016 (UTC). | |||
Matthew David Butcher (born 14 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bournemouth.
Club career
Bournemouth
Since joining Bournemouth in 2010 at the age of 13, Butcher has continued to surge through the under-18 and under-21 sides.[1] On 1 April 2015, Butcher and three other Bournemouth youth prospects (including Joe Quigley, Jordan Lee and Jack Simpson) were offered a one-year professional contract.[2]
On 27 August 2015, Butcher made his Bournemouth debut featuring in a 4-0 victory over Hartlepool United in the League Cup, replacing Adam Smith in the 77th minute.[3] On 9 January 2016, Butcher went on to make his first Bournemouth start in a 2-1 victory over Birmingham City in the FA Cup, playing the full 90 minutes.[4]
Loan spells
On 5 February 2015, Butcher joined Conference South side Gosport Borough on a one-month loan on a work experience basis.[5] 2 days later, Butcher made his Gosport Borough debut in a 2-1 defeat against Hemel Hempstead Town, playing the full 90 minutes.[6] On 7 March 2015, after only making one appearance for Gosport Borough, Butcher returned to Bournemouth.
On 26 March 2015, Butcher joined non-league side Poole Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[7] On 4 April 2015, Butcher made his Poole Town debut in 1-0 defeat to Chippenham Town, playing the full 90 minutes.[8] Butcher went on to make seven more appearances before returning to Bournemouth.
On 26 February 2016, Butcher joined National League side Woking on a one-month loan deal.[9] On 27 February 2016, Butcher made his Woking debut in a 2-0 defeat to Grimsby Town in the FA Trophy, playing the full 90 minutes.[10] On 26 March 2016, after impressing on loan at Woking, Butcher's loan spell was extended until the end of the season.[11] On 2 April 2016, Butcher scored his first professional goal in a 2-2 draw with Southport, in which Butcher got both goals.[12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 23 April 2016.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bournemouth | 2015–16 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gosport Borough (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Poole Town (loan) | 2014–15 | Southern Premier | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Woking (loan) | 2015–16 | National League | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 11 | 2 | |
| Career total | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 2 | ||
- ↑ Appearance(s) in Southern Premier Play-offs
- ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
- ↑ "AFC Bournemouth: Cherries youngster Matt Butcher seeks inspiration from Frank Lampard". Daily Echo. 27 August 2015.
- ↑ "Bournemouth offer pro deals to four youngsters". Sky Sports. 1 April 2015.
- ↑ "Hartlepool United 0-4 Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 27 August 2015.
- ↑ "Birmingham City 1-2 Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 9 January 2016.
- ↑ "AFC Bournemouth: Cherries youngster Matt Butcher makes Gosport loan move". Daily Echo. 5 February 2015.
- ↑ "Hemel Hempstead Town v Gosport Borough". Soccerway. 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "We have signed Matthew Butcher from @afcbournemouth on loan.". Poole Town F.C. (Facebook). 26 March 2015.
- ↑ "04/04/15 - Chippenham Town 1 V 0 Poole Town". Poole Town F.C. 4 April 2015.
- ↑ "Woking sign Bournemouth's Matt Butcher on loan". BBC Sport. 26 February 2016.
- ↑ "Grimsby Town 2-0 Woking". Grimsby Town F.C. 27 February 2016.
- ↑ "AFC Bournemouth: Matt Butcher extends Woking stay as emergency loan window slams shut". Daily Echo. 26 March 2016.
- ↑ "Southport 2-2 Woking". BBC Sport. 2 April 2016.
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