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Son of Man Utd hero Butt stars in Salford Cup win

Son of Man Utd hero Butt stars in Salford Cup win
Son of Man Utd hero Butt stars in Salford Cup winMartin Rickett / PA Images / Profimedia

The son of Manchester United Champions League winner Nicky Butt has scored a first competitive goal for Salford City.

Butt, a former United midfielder and academy director, is a shareholder in League Two Salford and son Ruben has been coming through the club's youth system.

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An attacking midfielder, 18 year-old Ruben Butt played and scored for Salford in their EFL Trophy win against Wolves U21s last night.

Butt Jr scored twice in the 4-2 win, with his second a superb effort as he chipped the Wolves goalkeeper.

For his efforts, Butt was named man-of-the-match.

 

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