Sunderland AFC is delighted to welcome Lee Butler to the club as its new goalkeeping coach.
Butler joins from League One side Bolton Wanderers, reuniting with former Trotters boss Phil Parkinson and assistant manager Steve Parkin.
The 53-year-old featured for numerous sides during a player career that spanned more than two decades, with Aston Villa, Barnsley, Wigan Athletic and Halifax Town included amongst his former clubs.
Butler worked at Bradford City during Parkinson’s reign at Valley Parade, before following the Sunderland manager to the University of Bolton Stadium in June 2016.
SAFC would also like to thank departing goalkeeping coach Craig Samson for his contribution and wish him the best of luck for the future.