Swindon’s Dan Butterworth ‘turns into Lionel Messi’ for incredible solo goal against Accrington

Swindon’s Dan Butterworth ‘turns into Lionel Messi’ for what was an incredible solo goal in the 2-2 draw against Accrington.

The 25 year old, who left Carlisle earlier this summer, scored a superb solo goal to snatch a point for the Robins, who had initially taken the lead only for Stanley to score twice and looked in control.

But then came that wonder goal to earn Ian Holloway his first league point since taking charge, but the boss is desperate to get that first win under his belt.

The result leaves Swindon sitting 22nd in League Two with 13 points from 16 games played while Accrington are 18th with 17 points from 15 games.

Swindon’s Dan Butterworth decided to turn into Lionel Messi for 10 seconds today 🪄 pic.twitter.com/4sDfKPFgAj

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Swindon boss Ian Holloway said, per Swindon Advertiser: “What I have learned is that we didn’t compete well enough in the first half; they were very competitive and they got on us and turned us and we lost so many first headers – it was horrifying.

“I let them have it at half time, the team that I had picked, I thought we would be good enough to get at them and play around them because they man mark you everywhere.

“We just lost the first contact everywhere and it wasn’t good enough, so unfortunately I had to take [Sean] McGurk off as it wasn’t the right game for him.

“I almost had to put Smith in the back three to win some headers because he was winning his headers but it is about encouraging then to win their headers but we don’t say anything.

“So, I have absolutely ripped them, ripped their ears off, ripped their face off and told them how I feel and they have seen my teeth today because that wasn’t good enough and then in the second half it was.”

He said: “You can’t lose than many headers and we were lucky to hang on but what a reaction in the second half.

“It was a wonderful goal, an exciting game, and I tried to win it.

“I am sure that our fans left seeing that I was trying to win the game and that is what we have got to do, we have to win more games.

“The changes that we made came on with the right heart and the right spirit, they weren’t sulking and in the end it was a good performance.

“I am much happier with it in the end than I was at half time and I felt we could have won it with the two chances that [Paul] Glatzel had, normally he would score those.

“There were so many great examples of people being committed to the cause and what a goal – The Swindon Messi, that is what the lads are calling him [Butterworth] in there.

“It warmed my heart because he deserved it and I don’t know how many players he beat there.

“We have loads of skill and you need to balance that with the will.”

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There was plenty of reaction as Swindon’s Dan Butterworth ‘turns into Lionel Messi’ for his incredible solo goal against Accrington…

@timofthetown: Not sure I’ve seen a better goal scored for @Official_STFC for a VERY long time 🔥🔥

@pickard_alex: That is class 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@runningpaul: That’s quality

@SirMattBugsby: Ngl, was a bit disappointed he didn’t chip it to finish.

@UncleKaque: Some finish, that is!

@NathanShapland_: I swear he does this 3 times a season and nothing else

@Pearce8Jamie: Outrageous that

@joelbb96: That’s filthy

@LouisJS01: I think people forget how insanely talented even footballers at League Two level are, in the top 0.01% of players worldwide

@Carrot566: Gets better every time you watch it ⚽️⚽️

@SobbyBiscuit: That will be his Blackburn roots 🔵⚪

@LeeGrah44177945: Always had it n his locker Danny buttersworth, just needs to find his feet n he will kick on

@T_STBL: Absolutely outrageous, gorgeous, sumptuous goal… regardless of who anyone supports. 🤩 Goal of the season contender. One of the very best Town goals of recent seasons. Composure, skill, killer instinct. Tekkaboo @Butty18Danny 👏 #stfc

@robstfc: At league two level that is an awesome goal…. Certainly a highlight……

@dcastle77: How many little tricks to get past the defence and then the composure to wait until the last defender was on the floor, and find a way past another defenders leg and the keeper! This is poetry!

@MattyCartlidge: He scored a similar goal for us a couple of seasons ago against Charlton, deffo has it in his locker

@STFCSPENCER: Tremendous goal

@rockness1: Great Butterworth genes

@Scotter68: Outstanding Swindon Messi 🫶🫡