Scunthorpe United announce new manager
Its follows the departure of Jimmy Dean
Scunthorpe United have announced Andy Butler will be the club's new First Team Manager.
It follows the departure of Jimmy Dean announced by the Iron yesterday, as well as Chris Plummer and Ant Coombe.
Butler will step up from his role as first team coach.
Butler returned to the Attis Arena for the third time in autumn 2022 having first played for the club between 2002 and 2008.
Butler has also had management experience with one of his other former clubs, Doncaster Rovers.
He was appointed manager of their women’s team in January 2020, with his role with the Belles held until he returned to the Iron.
During that time, he also had a spell as caretaker with the men’s first team at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Speaking following his promotion Butler said:
“It’s fantastic news for me, and I’m buzzing that Michelle and the Board have offered me this position.
“It’s been a quick turnaround, and I want to wish Jimmy, Chris and Ant all the best in their future cheers because they’ve worked ever so hard this season. Onwards to the future, we look and bring in the people we think we can get promotion with, and to finish the job off that we’ve started.
“I’m going to grasp this with both hands, and I’m going to relish this challenge, because it will be a challenge.”
Owner and chairperson Michelle Harness added:
“We are delighted to give Andy the opportunity to step up from his role as First Team Coach.
“Andy has shown an immense amount of professionalism since the new Board came to the football club, and is a fantastic young coach, with a wealth of experience already. While we, as a Board, decided to make a change, we felt that it was important to have an element of continuity moving forward to embrace the successes we did enjoy last season, and bring those experiences into the 2024-25 season.
“Andy will be given an opportunity to assess where he feels he needs support, along with time to assess the squad before meeting with the players next week. From there, the club will announce the retain list once all discussions have taken place.”