Martin Buchan

Martin McLean Buchan (born March 6, 1949 in Aberdeen) was a Scottish football player. Buchan was a defender for Manchester United and captain of the late 1970's teams. His first game for the club came in 1972 against Tottenham soon after his transfer from Aberdeen. He helped United win the 1977 FA Cup final against Liverpool. He left the club in 1984 after injuries caught up to him. He had played in 455 games, scoring 4 goals.

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March 6 - 1949 - Aberdeen - Scottish - Football - Manchester United - 1972 - Tottenham - Aberdeen - 1977 - FA Cup - 1984

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After leaving United Buchan had a brief spell as a player with Oldham Athletic and an equally brief time in management with Burnley in 1986.

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Oldham Athletic - Burnley - 1986

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Martin 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.

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Scotland - Portugal - 1978 World Cup finals - Romania - Argentina

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