Paddy Buckley

Patrick McCabe Buckley (31 January 1925 – 4 November 2008) was a Scottish footballer who played as a striker for Bo'ness United, St Johnstone, Aberdeen and the Scotland national team.

Life and career Buckley, who was renowned for his speed, started his career with Junior club Bo'ness United. He was at the centre of a transfer dispute in 1948, when both Celtic and St Johnstone claimed to have signed him. He helped them to the League championship in 1954–55 and the 1955 League Cup success. He also played in two Scottish Cup finals, 1953 and 1954, both of which were lost. He retired due to a serious knee injury in 1957 but briefly returned to the game with Highland League side Caledonian the following year.

Career statistics Club

International Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Buckley goal