Danny Butterfield Takes on Player-Coach Role at Exeter

Exeter City have announced that their 35-year-old defender, Danny Butterfield, has been appointed to the role of player-coach with the Grecians.

Butterfield signed for Exeter in September 2013, having started the season with Carlisle and released by them after 2 games. He gone on to play 63 for Exeter in the last two seasons. He’ll be mostly remember for making over 270 first team appearances for Crystal Palace in League 1 and the Championship.

Manager Paul Tisdale has emphasised that he expects Butterfield to remain a part of the first team paying squad, saying:-

Danny is a perfect candidate for development into the coaching rank. He has still got a lot of football in him and we are still expecting a contribution on the field, but we are delighted that he is thinking about moving into coaching.

This year he has done a lot of work in the Academy and it seems a natural step for him to move into.  I think that development is something that we do really well – whether that is young players learning their trade, or senior players learning new skills as well.

He is someone who we wish to develop into a coaching position, and this is a very good opportunity for him and us.

Danny is an excellent influence on the players around him and it is going to be a big help to see him involved more often on the coaching side, as well as continuing adding with his guidance and ability on the pitch.

Story on the Club website http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/danny-butterfield-to-take-on-player-coach-role-at-exeter-city-2455496.aspx

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