1. Calum James Butcher was born on 26 February 1991 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender, most recently for Motherwell.
22 Facts About Calum Butcher
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Calum Butcher then had spells with Burton Albion and Millwall before joining Mansfield in 2017.
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Calum Butcher was born in Rochford, Essex and grew up in Leigh-on-Sea.
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Calum Butcher considered Steven Gerrard as his role model while growing up.
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Calum Butcher joined Tottenham Hotspur in June 2007 after going through the youth ranks at Ipswich Town and Southend United.
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Calum Butcher then went on trial at Exeter City and Southend United.
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Calum Butcher was linked with a move to AaB, as well as, a move to Viborg.
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However, neither move happened with Calum Butcher opting not to stay in Denmark in the summer.
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The next day, Manager Jackie McNamara said both Oyenuga and Calum Butcher had impressed during the trial and hinted they might earn a contract.
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On 4 July 2013, Calum Butcher signed a contract until May 2015 with Dundee United.
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Calum Butcher made his competitive debut for the Terrors in the opening Scottish Premiership match versus Partick Thistle at Firhill Stadium in Glasgow.
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Calum Butcher was sidelined with a fractured foot, ruling him out of the remainder of the season, but the club's assistant coach Simon Donnelly insisted he could make an impact the following season.
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Calum Butcher stated that the contract had to acceptable for him must be right or he would leave the club.
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Calum Butcher eventually turned down a new contract, saying that he wasn't happy with the contract length he was offered.
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Calum Butcher soon became a first team regular, but continued to find himself picking yellow cards several times throughout the season.
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Calum Butcher said this was one of the reasons he joined the club as he felt this was his best position.
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Calum Butcher joined EFL League Two club Mansfield Town in August 2017 after being released from his Millwall contract.
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Calum Butcher resigned for Dundee United in the January 2019 transfer window.
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In January 2020, Calum Butcher was named as Scottish Championship Player of the Month for December 2019.
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Calum Butcher resigned for Burton Albion on a two-year deal in July 2022 Calum Butcher left Burton Albion by mutual consent on 3 February 2023.
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On 4 February 2023, Calum Butcher signed for Motherwell on a contract until the summer of 2024.
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On 24 May 2024, Motherwell announced Calum Butcher would leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expired.