David Buchanan (footballer, born 1962)

David Buchanan (born 23 June 1962), also known as Dave Buchanan, is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker in the Football League for Leicester City, Northampton Town, Peterborough United, Sunderland and York City, and in non-League football for North Shields, Blyth Spartans and Newcastle Blue Star.[1][2][3] He represented the England national youth team in 1979[2] and earned two caps with the semi-professional national team in 1986.[4]

David Buchanan
Personal information
Full name David Buchanan[1]
Date of birth (1962-06-23) 23 June 1962[1]
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England[1]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Striker
Youth career
0000–1979 Leicester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1983 Leicester City 33 (7)
1982 → Northampton Town (loan) 5 (0)
1983– Peterborough United 16 (4)
North Shields
Blyth Spartans
1986–1988 Sunderland 34 (8)
1987 → York City (loan) 7 (2)
Newcastle Blue Star
Total 95 (21)
National team
1979 England youth
1986 England semi-pro 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 91. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. "Dave Buchanan". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 1003–1006. ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0.


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