Career
Butlin started out with his local side, Derby County, in 1967. He remained with the club until 1972, spending two successful loan spells at N ottinghamshire County. He then signed for Luton Town.
After two years with Luton he signed for Nottingham Forest, then after three years and two spells out on loan he signed for Peterborough United.
He spent two years with Peterborough before signing for Sheffield United. After two seasons with the Blades, he retired.