Wrexham fans are all saying the same thing after Scott Butler just completed a move to a non-league club.
After winning a second consecutive promotion to League One, Phil Parkinson is overhauling his Wrexham squad this summer.
The former Bradford City manager has had to make some difficult decisions, but luckily, a lot of the players he’d have wanted to leave were entering the final stages of their contracts.
A total of nine players, including captain Luke Young, Aaron Hayden, and Ben Tozer, have departed the Racecourse Ground.
Two of those three players have also already found new clubs, with Hayden joining League Two side Carlisle United and Tozer joining recently relegated Forest Green in the National League.
However, a third individual has found a permanent home after leaving Wrexham as Scott Butler completes a permanent move to Marine.
Scott Butler’s time at Wrexham
Butler initially came through the youth ranks at Wrexham but moved south to join Swansea City in 2019.
He represented the Swans at under-18 and under-23 levels before returning to the Racecourse Ground in October 2022.
The 21-year-old was initially signed on a trial and became a key feature in the reserve team, impressing at the heart of the defence, and was handed the No.24 shirt in Parkinson’s squad.
Butler made one appearance during their title-winning 2022/23 campaign, starting alongside academy graduate Max Cleworth and Harry Lennon against Altrincham in the FA Trophy.
Having impressed in the reserve side, he was handed a loan spell at Nantwich Town in the summer of 2023, with the Welshman then moving onto Northern Premier League side Marine in January 2024.
The youngster excelled with the Mariners and has now returned to the club on a permanent deal, with Wrexham supporters having a lot to say about this news.
Wrexham fans react to Scott Butler joining Marine
Having watched him flourish in the reserve side and out on loan, some supporters were surprised to see him leave, with one fan saying: “I’m surprised we’ve let him go. Looked good whenever I’ve seen him play. Good luck.”
Another supporter said: “Great to see Scott securing a new club. Best of luck.”
A third added: “Great lad, top player and brilliant signing. Good luck scotty.”
Another said: “Congratulations @ScottButler1864! @Wrexham_AFC”
A sixth added: “Best of luck, Scott! Seems like it has been a good fit so far.”
It looks as though Marine is the perfect fit for Butlers development, so lets hope he can continue improving away from Wrexham.