Swansea City News 24/7Writer: sbrjack 
Date:Thursday September 6 2007
Time: 9:40AM
UK time is: 14:42:07
Choose your club
Other Sites
Network Navigation
Vital Partners
'If It's Football, It's Vital'
Butler 'I Need To Be Playing'
One might be forgiven for forgetting Irish midfielder Thomas Butler was still at the club after so many new arrivals.
The acquisition of Paul Anderson and the rejuvenated Andy Robinson have pushed Butler further down the pecking order at the club.
So Much so Butler looked set to leave Swansea City for pastures new this summer; with a move to League Two side Barnet rumoured as his possible destination.
Butler has been told in recent weeks that he is very much part of Roberto Martinez's plans at the club.Martinez was also quick to praise his midfielders efforts in the Johnston's Paint Trophy 1st round at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night
Martinez
Told The South Wales Evening Post:
| ''We know he has got Premiership ability. All he needs to do now is make sure that he keeps fit and available, because when he is on top of his game he is one of those players who is exciting to watch.' |
Butler could have seen his fortunes at the club turn after the consummate performance on the right side of midfield.This level of flexibility could prove vital for Butler as he looks to usurp Anderson , Robbinson and Britton from their respective positions.
The Former Sunderland midfielder has also spoken out about those transfer rumours that surfaced at the beginning of the summer.
Butler
Told The South Wales Evening Post:
| ''People talk, not the manager but maybe higher up the club, and there were rumours that I might be leaving.' So I asked the manager. I said to him that if he didn't want me he should come and tell me, because I'm not the type of player to sit around when I'm not needed. "I told him I wasn't complaining - Andy Robinson and Leon Britton have been fantastic over the last couple of years, and there are four or five wingers here now going for two places." "But I'm in a difficult position. I'm 26, I need to be playing and I need to know how many games I could possibly play." "I need you in the squad'. He said he believes in me and as a player all you want is that honesty. |
Whilst no Swansea City fan can forget his heroics against Sheffield United in the FA cup last season opportunities for Butler this term have been few and far between.
With the arrival of Andrea Orlandi from Depotivo Alaves the Irishman's task to get more first team action has become even more difficult.
Despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him should he continue to perform as he did against Millwall he will surely be given more match time.
Vital F1 Prediction League - Join now for Spain
Click here to join in the debate on the club forum.
Join the Vital Fantasy Football League - its Free!
Your Comments
I think Butler is a good player and he has been unlucky at Swansea what with injuries and Britton and Robbos performances. If he continues performing well then he should be in with a shout on either flank.
jack hammers
Perhaps Bodde's suspension may allow him in to the team with Britton or Robbo moving in to the centre.
barrydoom
Britton started out as an attacking centre midfield player at West Ham anyway so we allready have a quality player to fill Boddes boots and it would give Butler a chance to prove himself. Could be interesting.
jack hammers
we'd be outmuscled if britton was to play in the centre, martinez said he had premiership class, hmm yeah right!
GThomas
Have Your Say
Recent Articles
VIDEO: Top-10 Finish Bigger Than Cup Triumph (Tuesday May 14 2013)
Report - Man United 2-1 Swansea City (Sunday May 12 2013)
Line-Ups & Updates: Man United 2-1 Swansea City (Sunday May 12 2013)
Laudrup: Michu Could Return For Final Game (Saturday May 11 2013)
Laudrup Will Stay At Swansea Promises Agent (Friday May 10 2013)
383 Premier League players sign up to Support Stan (Friday May 10 2013)
Jenkins: Laudrup Would Turn Down Everton Job (Thursday May 9 2013)
Report - Wigan Athletic 2-3 Swansea City (Wednesday May 8 2013)
Liverpool Board Block Williams Move? (Monday May 6 2013)
Rate The Players - Swansea City 0-0 Man City (Sunday May 5 2013)
Archived Articles
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2005
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2006
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2007
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2008
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2009
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2010
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2011
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2012
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2013
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2006
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2007
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2008
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2009
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2010
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2011
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2012
Vital Swansea City Articles from 2013
Vital Members League (view all)
| 1. | Swan_Lady2 | 97 |
| 2. | keith margam | 87 |
| 3. | justajack | 32 |
| 4. | bohana34 | 19 |
| 5. | ottawa_swan | 17 |
| 6. | Aussie_Swan | 12 |
| 7. | shearers boots | 5 |
| 8. | jnann | 1 |
| 9. | alexbarmy | 1 |
| 10. | Phil W | 1 |
League Results (view all)
| Latest Results | ||||
| Man Utd | 2 | - | 1 | Swansea |
| Wigan | 2 | - | 3 | Swansea |
| Swansea | 0 | - | 0 | Man City |
| Chelsea | 2 | - | 0 | Swansea |
| Swansea | 0 | - | 0 | Southampton |
| Norwich | 2 | - | 2 | Swansea |
League Table (view table)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 6. Everton | 37 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 63 |
| 7. Liverpool | 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 27 | 58 |
| 8. WBA | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | -4 | 48 |
| 9. Swansea | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | -1 | 46 |
| 10. West Ham | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 43 |
| 11. Stoke | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | -11 | 41 |
| 12. Norwich | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | -18 | 41 |
Breaking League News
| We Deserve To Finish Higher
» Aston Villa : 18/05/2013 14:31:00
|
| West Brom v United Preview
» Man Utd : 18/05/2013 13:37:00
|
| Chelsea v Everton Preview
» Chelsea : 18/05/2013 13:10:00
|
| Striker wants a big tally next season
» Reading : 18/05/2013 13:00:00
|
| Lawro Predicts - Latics v Villa
» Wigan : 18/05/2013 12:43:00
|
| Should Rafa Join the Lap of Honour?
» Chelsea : 18/05/2013 12:40:00
|
| Running Scared!
» Chelsea : 18/05/2013 12:31:00
|
Current Site Poll (view all polls)
|
|