Pru Buckley (born 20 July 1973) is a former women's association football player best known for playing for Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.[3] She also appeared for the senior England women's national football team.[4] Buckley won the 1997 FA Women's Cup Final with Millwall,[5][6][7] the last of three trophies of that season after winning the women's Kent Cup and the FA Women's National League Cup.[8] Buckley made over 500 appearances for Millwall in her career,[5] which included serving as player-manager.[2]

Pru Buckley
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-07-20) 20 July 1973 (age 50)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.[1]
International career
England 3 (0)
Managerial career
Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.[2]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career edit

In November 2022, Buckley was recognized by The Football Association as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 121st women's player to be capped by England.[9][10] Buckley represented England 3 times.[11]

Honours edit

Millwall

References edit

  1. ^ Stoney, Emma (September 2, 2002). "Football: Merthyr's unbeaten run continues with 4-2 win; WOMEN'S SOCCER: Davies caps fine performance". Western Mail.
  2. ^ a b Turner, Georgina (1 February 2006). "Cup final wanders to Wycombe". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Pru Buckley - News article". February 2006.
  4. ^ "Cup final wanders to Wycombe". the Guardian. February 1, 2006.
  5. ^ a b "NOMINATED CLUB HEROES TO JOIN PERFORMANCE OF 'ABIDE WITH ME' AT EMIRATES FA CUP FINAL". theFA.com. 2017-05-19.
  6. ^ "Everton clear hurdle". January 6, 2002 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  7. ^ Slegg, Chris; Gregory, Patricia (6 May 2021). A History of the Women's FA Cup Final. pp. 128–131. ISBN 9780750997713.
  8. ^ a b Laverty, Richard (October 29, 2020). "Tracy Osborn's Millwall and FA Cup Adventure". Our Game Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  9. ^ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (2022-11-18). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". mirror. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  10. ^ "ENGLAND PLAYER LEGACY AND RESULTS ARCHIVE" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  11. ^ FC, Millwall. "England stars started at Millwall Lionesses". Millwall FC.
  12. ^ "Football: Lionesses bring pride to Millwall". The Independent. May 4, 1997.