Butcher Adds to the Squad

Last updated : 29 July 2005 By Firparkcorner

The official site describes him as a “tenacious, terrier type midfielder”. He has not yet become a regular for Preston though he has gained experience with loan spells at Southend and Leyton Orient.

He managed to amass four yellow and two red cards in sixteen appearances in 2003/4 and a further couple of yellows followed in 2004/5 from a dozen attempts. Terrier indeed!

The link with Billy Davies helped cement the loan deal and it’s reported that he trained with the squad this (Friday) morning. He will be eligible to play against Celtic.

The 5’ 8” right sided midfielder will have some hometown company in the Fir Park dressing room – Richie Foran was also born in Dublin.