Playing Career
Button joined Tottenham Hotspur's youth academy in the 2005–06 season. In 2008 he went on loan to Grays Athletic twice and Rochdale once. In 2009 he was loaned out to Bournemouth. He made his Football League debut away at Rotherham United where they lost 1–0.
Button joined Luton Town on a one-month loan deal on 6 March 2009, and was on the bench in Luton's Football League Trophy victory at Wembley, but was sent back to Spurs when his loan spell ended the next day.
He joined Dagenham & Redbridge on an emergency loan as cover for the injured Tony Roberts in April 2009. Button was, unusually for a goalkeeper, handed the squad number 6, and made his debut for the club in the 3–0 home victory against Bradford City on 18 April.
Button started the 2009–10 on loan at Crewe Alexandra, where he made a total of three appearances. He was recalled by Tottenham on 20 August following an injury to Heurelho Gomes. He made his Tottenham Hotspur debut as a substitute against Doncaster Rovers in the 26 August League Cup game. Button re-joined Crewe on loan for three-months on 1 September. On 27 October, Tottenham recalled Button from his loan spell.
On 20 November 2009, Button joined Shrewsbury Town on loan until January 2010. He then signed a new contract with Tottenham until 2013. On 3 August 2010, Button joined Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan. He joined Leyton Orient on loan a year later, until 7 January 2012. On 1 January 2012, Button joined Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan. Near the end of the loan, it was extended by another month. On 19 March 2012, Button joined Football League Championship side Barnsley on an emergency loan deal, to cover for the injured David Preece.
On 28 August 2012, Tottenham reached an agreement with Charlton Athletic for the permanent transfer of Button after more than six professional years at the club. Button's transfer was completed shortly after, making him the Addicks' fifth summer signing.
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