Alan Buckett

Alan Buckett, sometimes referred to as John Buckett, was an English football manager.

Career

On 25 March 1938, Buckett managed Greece for a single 1938 FIFA World Cup qualification game against Hungary. Greece lost 11–1 in Budapest, a record defeat for the country that still stands to this day. Three days later, Buckett was in charge for an unofficial friendly against a mixed team from Kispest and Szeged in Hungary, resulting in a 2–1 win for Greece.

In December 1945, Buckett was appointed manager of Greek club Panionios. In 1947, Buckett left Panionios to return to England, being replaced as manager by Georgios Roussopoulos.

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Date of birth missing

Year of birth missing

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English football managers

Greece national football team managers

Panionios F.C. managers

Expatriate football managers in Greece

English expatriate sportspeople in Greece