Swindon Town midfielder Danny Butterworth is continuing to train with the team as he works his way back from a serious hamstring injury. It has been 286 days since Butterworth played a game, having ruptured his hamstring against Accrington Stanley after overextending when playing a long pass.
What happened to Danny Butterworth?
Butterworth's injury was initially expected to keep him out for four months, but he ended up having to have a second surgery and is still working his way back to fitness. The 26-year-old was out-of-contract at the end of last season, and was one of 13 players who were not offered a new deal in the retained list, although he was given the chance to come back this summer and continue his rehabilitation.
Why it matters for Swindon Town
Ian Holloway, the manager of Swindon Town, is a big fan of Butterworth and believes that he has the ability to contribute to his squad as a player who can beat players on the dribble. A decision on whether to offer him a contract will be made once he has returned to full training, but Holloway has said that he “hopes” he is in a position to remain with the club.
What comes next?
The competitive season is set to begin with the trip to Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup, and it remains to be seen whether Butterworth will be fit enough to feature in the match. With one week remaining until the start of the season, the team will be keeping a close eye on Butterworth's progress and hoping that he will be able to make a successful return to the pitch.
Swindon Town's next fixture is vs Grimsby (away, 2027-02-27) (16th in the table).
