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Terry Butcher Centre Back
Date of Birth 28th December 1958
Place Of Birth Singapore
Rangers Career 1986-1990
Transfer In From Ipswich Town (£750,000)
Transfer Out To Coventry City (£400,000)
Rangers Debut Saturday, 9th August 1986 in a 2-1 defeat at Hibernian (aged 27)
Rangers Appearances 127 League Appearances (176 total) 
Domestic Club Honours (Rangers) Scottish League Championship: 1987, 1989, 1990
Scottish League Cup: 1986, 1987, 1988
Country Represented England
International Debut Saturday, 31st May 1980 in a 2-1 win against Australia (aged 21)
International Caps 77
Notes Terry Butcher was one of the first signings made by Graeme Souness, and arguably the most important.   The capture of Butcher, a player in his prime and just back from a relatively successful World Cup in Mexico '86, was a significant move for Rangers.  It signalled a reversal in the trend of big name players heading south to Liverpool, Man Utd and the like.  The impact Butcher made on the side was total, and manifested itself in the League being won by the Ibrox side at Souness' first time of asking.  The 1986/87 championship was won at Pittodrie on the penultimate day of the season, and it was a typically Butcher-inspired performance against a very strong Aberdeen side.  Later on, a leg break would keep Butcher out of the side for some months, but his contribution cannot be underestimated.  It is surprising to realise that Terry Butcher only spent four seasons as a Rangers player, such was his impact on the club.