Buchanan, Archie
| Position | Midfield |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Signed From | Edinburgh Thistle |
| Sold To | St Mirren |
| Games Played | 296 [Show all] |
| Games Started | 296 |
| Games On As Sub | 0 |
| Goals | 21 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 |
Breakdown By Opposition
| Oppositon | Starts (As Sub) | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 23 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airdrieonians (1878-2002) | 14 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albion Rovers | 3 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arbroath | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Celtic | 21 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Clyde | 14 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dundee | 16 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| East Fife | 16 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Falkirk | 12 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forfar Athletic | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamilton Academical | 4 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Heart of Midlothian | 16 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kilmarnock | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morton | 10 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motherwell | 18 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Newcastle United | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Partick Thistle | 20 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Queen of the South | 20 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Queen's Park | 5 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Raith Rovers | 13 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangers | 17 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reims | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Mirren | 18 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stenhousemuir | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stirling Albion | 7 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Third Lanark | 20 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Current Comments
7 comments so far (post your own)Archie Buchanan was signed from Edinburgh Thistle in 1943. A joiner by trade he lived near Easter Road. He was a class act in the great Hibs team of the late 1940s/early 1950s, an 'unsung' hero perhaps. Unlucky not to have earned any representative honours, - arguably his leg break in 1954 hampered his international hopes.
Also played for Cowdenbeath. Latterly he was a scout for St Mirren.
Posted by Patrick Roberts on 09/06/2011 - 17:41
One of those players unjustly forgotten behind the glamour of the Famous 5.
Posted by justin on 02/09/2013 - 00:13
Does he live in Lytham now?
Posted by martino on 07/11/2013 - 22:01
Sadly he passed away many years ago in his 50's. Very proud of my grandad, thank you for your comments, lovely to hear.
Posted by Nicola Buchanan on 10/01/2014 - 21:17
Archie was my father and sadly died on 12.12.1983.. He was a wonderful dad and friend to many. He will always be remembered and sadly missed his 4 grandchildren growing up and now his seven great-grand children.
Posted by Susanne Gavin on 20/03/2014 - 13:18
I was 16 years and playing Boys' Brigade football in Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. After changing at the end of the game I came out to meet my father, who was the BB captain, and he was talking to a gentleman.. It was Archie and he asked me if I would like to come and play for Edinburgh Thistle. He was so kind and helpful and I accepted. I had a great time there! That was 1967!!!
Posted by Euan McIntyre on 24/08/2015 - 18:00
This is my great uncle
Posted by Jack on 17/03/2016 - 13:01