Martin McLean Buchan (born 6 March 1949) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a centre back. Born in Aberdeen, he played for Aberdeen, Manchester United and Oldham Athletic. He also played in 34 international matches for Scotland between 1971 and 1978 including at two World Cups. Buchan later managed Burnley.
Playing career Aberdeen Buchan started his professional career with his hometown club Aberdeen. He captained the team when they won the 1970 Scottish Cup Final 3–1 against Jock Stein's Celtic.Martin Buchan , AFC Heritage Trust
Manchester United Buchan was signed by Manchester United manager Frank O'Farrell on 29 February 1972 for £120,000, and at the time was the club's record signing. His first game for United came on 4 March 1972 against Tottenham in the First Division. He was unable to prevent United from suffering relegation to the Second Division in 1973–74. However, United bounced back at the first attempt as Second Division champions. Buchan became club captain in 1975 following the departure of Willie Morgan.
Buchan helped United win the 1977 FA Cup Final against Liverpool, which they won 2–1. This meant that Buchan became the only player to captain both Scottish and English FA Cup-winning sides. He also helped United reach another FA Cup final in 1979, where they lost 3–2 to Arsenal. He was still with United when they beat Brighton 4–0 in the replayed 1983 FA Cup Final, but he did not make the team for the final. Buchan left the club in August 1983 after injuries caught up with him, signing for Oldham Athletic on a free transfer. He had played in 456 games, scoring 4 goals, one of which was a superb, yet somewhat uncharacteristic, long-range drive against Everton.
International Buchan won 34 caps for Scotland, making his international debut in 1971 against Portugal and his last appearance in 1978 against the same country. He played in the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals and captained Scotland twice: in 1975 against Romania and in 1977 against Argentina.
After playing On 22 June 1985, Buchan was appointed manager of Burnley, who had just been relegated to the Fourth Division for the first time in their history – 25 years after being league champions. Buchan lasted less than four months at Turf Moor, resigning on 10 October 1985.Martin Buchan managerial career
Buchan worked for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) in Manchester for 17 years before retiring in 2017.
Personal life Buchan's brother GeorgeGeorge Buchan, AFC Heritage Trust and father Martin seniorMartin Buchan , AFC Heritage Trust both played for Aberdeen, the latter only in unofficial competitions during World War II. His son Jamie played with Aberdeen, Dundee United and Partick Thistle.Jamie Buchan, AFC Heritage Trust
Career statistics
Club +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAberdeen1966–67Scottish Division One400000––401967–68Scottish Division One242305021–3431968–69Scottish Division One272606140–4331969–70Scottish Division One1925000––2421970–71Scottish Division One342406020–4621971–72Scottish Division One251206040–371Total1339200231121–18811Washington Whips (loan)1967United Soccer Association81––––81Manchester United1971–72First Division1312000––1511972–73First Division420104000–4701973–74First Division4202010––4501974–75Second Division4102070––5001975–76First Division4207030––5201976–77First Division330704020–4601977–78First Division281401040103811978–79First Division3729020––4821979–80First Division4202030––4701980–81First Division260202020–3201981–82First Division270102000–3001982–83First Division30001020–60Total3764390300100104564Oldham Athletic1983–84Second Division28000––300Career total545145905312211068216
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsScotland197120197260197310197470197540197620197750197870Total340
Managerial record TeamFromToRecordPWLDWin %BurnleyJune 1985October 19851352638.46%
Honours As a player Aberdeen Scottish Cup: 1969–70
Manchester United Football League Second Division: 1974–75 FA Cup: 1976–77; runner-up: 1975–76, 1978–79 FA Charity Shield: 1977
See also List of Scotland national football team captains List of Scottish football families
References