Career
In 1974 he was snapped up by Luton Town where he spent four seasons before moving to Derby County. At Derby he was twice voted player-of-the-season, winning the award for the 1979-1980 and 1981-1982 seasons. Buckley joined Lincoln City for the 1986-1987 season and he made a total of 72 appearances for them in two seasons.
After his time at Lincoln he moved on to Boston United.