Terry Butcher

Born: December 28, 1958

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Singapore
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Manager
Inverness boss Terry Butcher on the touchline during a game with Dundee on August 10, 2013
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Career History
Senior2009-2013Inverness Caledonian Thistle
2013-Hibernian
Sports Mole has 147 articles about Terry Butcher. Articles 1 to 40:
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
Mar 17, 09:32
Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.
Nov 17, 21:34
Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger receives medical attention after scoring the equaliser on October 11, 2022
Real Madrid rescued a point with almost the last kick of the game in a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk, which sees them through to the Champions League knockout stage.
Oct 11, 21:09
Newport manager Terry Butcher reacts during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newport County at Molineux on August 11, 2015
Terry Butcher calls for heading to be 'phased out' of football
Terry Butcher says the consequences of head collisions can be catastrophic.
Oct 1, 08:31
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
England's trophy cabinet has remained undisturbed since the World Cup took up residence in 1966 but that could change on Sunday.
Jul 10, 09:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Former Football Association boss almost bans 'Football's Coming Home'
Steve Double, former head of media relations at the FA, has said that he almost banned the song "Football's Coming Home" prior to its release 25 years ago.
Jul 10, 02:06
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2020 final between Italy and England, Sports Mole selects the greatest combined XI from the two nations' illustrious histories.
Jul 9, 17:01
Newport manager Terry Butcher reacts during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newport County at Molineux on August 11, 2015
England and Scotland have had contrasting starts to Euro 2020.
Jun 16, 15:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Celtic-supporting striker Scott McDonald scored two late goals for Motherwell to deny Martin O'Neill's men.
May 22, 08:08
Rangers players celebrate after Celtic's Callum McGregor scores an own goal in the Scottish Premiership on January 2, 2021
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Motherwell and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 16:41
Bryan Robson scores for England against France on June 16, 1982
The midfielder scored one of the fastest goals in World Cup history in what would evolve into an impressive 3-1 win over Group 4 rivals France.
Jun 16, 06:20
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Terry Butcher leaves post with the Philippines
Former England captain Terry Butcher leaves his position as head coach of the Philippines national team without managing a single match.
Aug 3, 09:37
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane "proud" to inspire next generation with World Cup run
England striker Harry Kane says that he wants the next generation of players to be inspired by the Three Lions' run to the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 10:38
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Terry Butcher: 'England will beat Panama comfortably'
Former England defender Terry Butcher believes that the Three Lions will "win comfortably" against Panama in Sunday's World Cup Group G encounter in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 10:27
Toni Kroos at a Germany press conference on June 14, 2018
Former England captain Terry Butcher lavishes praise on Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, who came to his country's rescue on Saturday night.
Jun 23, 20:24
Ryan Sessegnon in action during the Championship game between Fulham and Sheffield United on March 6, 2018
Terry Butcher: 'Ryan Sessegnon should have made England squad for World Cup'
Former England defender Terry Butcher believes that Fulham wing-back Ryan Sessegnon should have made the England squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
May 16, 21:37
England goalkeeper Joe Hart passes the ball out during his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley on October 8, 2016
Terry Butcher calls for Jack Butland to replace Joe Hart
Former England captain Terry Butcher believes that Jack Butland should replace under-fire Joe Hart as the team's number one goalkeeper.
Jun 11, 12:44
Scotland midfielder Scott Brown in action upon his return to international duty during the World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Terry Butcher: 'Scott Brown good enough for Premier League'
Former England defender Terry Butcher says that Celtic captain Scott Brown is good enough to play for a top side in the Premier League.
Jun 6, 17:40
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Terry Butcher backs Gareth Southgate for England job
Former England captain Terry Butcher believes that Gareth Southgate is the "right man" to become the permanent successor to Sam Allardyce as manager.
Nov 13, 13:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Terry Butcher: 'Wayne Rooney only choice for England captaincy'
Former England skipper Terry Butcher believes that Wayne Rooney is the only real candidate for Sam Allardyce to appoint as the national team captain.
Jul 26, 20:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ahead of their meeting, Sports Mole looks back on England's five most recent victories over their French counterparts.
Nov 17, 11:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Unlikely England goalscorers sink Yugoslavia
Twenty-nine years ago today, goals from defensive duo Gary Mabbutt and Viv Anderson saw England record a 2-0 victory over Yugoslavia at Wembley.
Nov 12, 06:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Terry Butcher: 'Build England team around Ross Barkley'
Former England captain Terry Butcher believes that Roy Hodgson should build his team around Ross Barkley ahead of Euro 2016 in France next summer.
Nov 11, 19:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Terry Butcher: 'Sam Allardyce will bring discipline to Sunderland'
Former Sunderland manager Terry Butcher believes that Sam Allardyce will adopt a disciplined approach at the Stadium of Light following his appointment on a two-year deal.
Oct 9, 19:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Tisdale: 'Exeter City won't underestimate Newport County'
Paul Tisdale warns his Exeter City players that they should not take Newport County lightly, as they seek a second win on the bounce in League Two.
Oct 2, 11:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Newport County appoint John Sheridan as manager, one day after Terry Butcher axe
Newport County appoint John Sheridan as manager on a short-term deal, one day after sacking Terry Butcher.
Oct 2, 08:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Newport County part company with Terry Butcher
Former England international Terry Butcher loses his job as manager of League Two side Newport County.
Oct 1, 14:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sports Mole takes a look at five managers who face a fight to keep their seat in the dugout after a poor start to the season.
Sep 25, 10:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
League Two roundup: Leyton Orient go top of the table
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League Two action as Leyton Orient climb to the summit of League Two, drawing 1-1 with Cambridge United.
Sep 12, 16:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
York City ease to comfortable win against Newport County
York City stroll to a 3-0 win away to Newport County in League Two.
Sep 5, 13:58
Generic image of a locker room
Preston North End manager Simon Grayson launches 'Football to Amsterdam'
Preston North End manager Simon Grayson launches the 2016 version of Football to Amsterdam, a cycle ride that aims to raise £500,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
Sep 4, 13:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Terry Butcher: 'Regan Poole move to Manchester United great for Newport County'
Terry Butcher says that Manchester United's signing of 17-year-old Regan Poole is a "great boost" for Newport County.
Sep 2, 00:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sports Mole previews the Scottish Championship clash between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox.
Aug 22, 00:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers come from behind to knock out Newport County
Wolverhampton Wanderers come from behind to beat Newport County 2-1 in their League Cup first-round clash at Molineux.
Aug 11, 20:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Matt Taylor joins Newport County from Cheltenham Town
Newport County confirm the signing of 33-year-old defender Matt Taylor from Cheltenham Town on a one-year deal.
Jul 6, 18:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Russell Osman named Newport County assistant manager
Former Bristol City and Cardiff City boss Russell Osman is named Terry Butcher's assistant manager at Newport County.
Jul 5, 12:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Newport County confirm Terry Butcher appointment
Newport County confirm the appointment of Terry Butcher as their new manager on a two-year deal.
May 1, 01:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Terry Butcher on Newport County's shortlist?
Former England international Terry Butcher is reportedly in the running to become the new boss of Newport County.
Apr 27, 11:16
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CLiverpool38259486414584
2Arsenal382014469343574
3Manchester CityMan City38218972442871
4Chelsea38209964432169
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle382061268472166
6Aston Villa38199105851766
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest381981158461265
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton38161396659761
9Bournemouth3815111258461256
10Brentford38168146657956
11Fulham38159145454054
12Crystal Palace381314115151053
13Everton381115124244-248
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham381110174662-1643
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd38119184454-1042
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38126205469-1542
17Tottenham HotspurSpurs38115226465-138
RLeicester CityLeicester3867253380-4725
RIpswich TownIpswich38410243682-4622
RSouthampton3826302686-6012


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