Barry Butler (footballer, born 1934) Barry Butler (footballer, born 1934) Barry Butler (30 July 1934 – 9 April 1966) was a professional footballer who spent most of his career at Norwich City. He is remembered by his teammates and supporters as an inspirational captain and outstanding defensive player. Butler, who played for Norwich until his death in a car crash in 1966, was often referred to as one of the best defenders in the league by opponents and is regarded as one of Norwich's greatest ever players. Butler also played for Sheffield Wednesday. Butler was educated at Richard Hind secondary school in his hometown of
2002–03 in English football subsequent transfer deals see 2003-04 in English football. 11 August 2002: Tony Adams, 35, retires after spending his entire 19-year career at Arsenal, and was team Captain for 14 seasons. 11 May 2003: Peter Schmeichel, 39, retires from playing after spending 10 of the last 12 seasons in England, the final of which was spent at Manchester City, though he is best remembered for his eight-year spell at Manchester United during which he established himself as a world class goalkeeper. Chelsea are fined ₤5,000 for the state of the pitch at Stamford Bridge for their Premier League match against Charlton