The young goalkeeper joined Crewe Alexandra on a six-month loan in July 2009 having been involved with Tottenham's first team in pre-season. However, after two clean sheets in three games for the League Two side at the start of the 2009-10 season, Button was recalled to Spurs following an injury to Heurelho Gomes. 3-8-10: Plymouth have secured the signing of Tottenham goalkeeper David Button on a season-long loan. Button adds competition for the club's number one jersey, with French veteran Romain Larrieu also in the ranks at Home Park. Plymouth boss Peter Reid had been looking to land Birmingham stopper Colin Doyle, but with the deal appearing to be a non-starter, he swooped to sign Button. "I have spoken to Harry (Redknapp) about him and Tony Parks, the goalkeeping coach, and he comes highly recommended," Reid told the club's official website. "He has been away on tour with Tottenham and played games so I'm delighted to have him. He is competition for Romain in the nets." 2-1-10: Shrewsbury Town have extended the loan deal of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper David Button by a further month. 20-11-09: Shrewsbury Town have solved their goalkeeping crisis by signing Tottenham Hotspur youngster David Button on loan until January. On Sept 1st 2009, he returned to Crewe Alexandra. 27-10-09 Tottenham Hotspur have recalled David Button from his loan spell at Crewe Alexandra, prompting Dario Gradi to step up his search for a new goalkeeper.