Pru Buckley Explained

Pru Buckley
Birth Date:1973 7, df=y
Position:Forward
Clubs1:Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.[1]
Nationalteam1:England
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Managerclubs1:Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.[2]

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]

International career

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

Millwall

Notes and References

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