Thomas Buckland
association football player (1870-1932)
Thomas J. Buckland (1870 — 1932) was a Welsh international footballer. During his career, he played 13 seasons for his hometown club Bangor, winning the Welsh Cup in 1896. He also gained one cap for the Wales national side in a match against England in 1899.
Early life
Buckalnd was born in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, in 1870. His father worked as a shipping agent.
Career
Buckland played club football for his hometown side Bangor, becoming a "stalwart" of the side for several years. He spent 13 seasons with the club and helped the side win the Welsh Cup in 1896, defeating Wrexham 3–1. In the Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players, Buckland was described as a hard-working player, he earned a reputation [...] as something of a "war horse"".
During his career, Buckland earned one cap for the Wales national football team. He replaced the injured Jack Jones in a 4–0 defeat to England on 20 March 1899 at Ashton Gate Stadium.
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