Macclesfield midfielder dies

The club have not disclosed the cause of death but the loss comes just 10 months after manager Keith Alexander passed away.

Northampton-born Butcher died at his home in Manchester on Sunday night.

The League Two outfit posted a brief statement on their club website which read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the untimely death of Richard Butcher.

"Richard passed away at his home in Manchester overnight.

"He was an exemplary professional and a thoroughly likeable young man. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this very difficult time."

Source: PA

Source: PA