Pat Buckley (footballer)

For other people named Pat Buckley, see Pat Buckley (disambiguation).
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Personal information
Full name Patrick M. Buckley
Date of birth (1946-08-12) 12 August 1946
Place of birth Leith, Scotland
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1964 Third Lanark 25 (2)
1964–1968 Wolverhampton Wanderers 29 (8)
1967Los Angeles Wolves (guest) 5 (2)
1968–1972 Sheffield United 15 (2)
1972–1973 Rotherham United 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Patrick Buckley (born 12 August 1946) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sheffield United and Rotherham United.

Career

Buckley began his career at Third Lanark in his native Scotland before joining English First Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1964. He made his senior debut for the club on 30 September 1964 in a 0–2 loss to Birmingham City. He made 15 appearances during his first season at Molineux, scoring three times, but failing to halt relegation.

He never managed to hold down a regular place in the Wolves side and left in 1968, after 29 appearances in total for them. He joined Sheffield United, but again was unable to hold down a starting place during his stay. He ended his league career with a brief spell at Rotherham United. He now coaches at Musselburgh Youngstars.

His father, Patrick (known as Paddy) was also a footballer.

References

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