Durban Bush Bucks F.C.

For the Umtata-based Bush Bucks, see Bush Bucks F.C.

Durban Bush Bucks
Founded1902 (1902)[1]

Durban Bush Bucks (sometimes referred to as Bush Bucks, but not to be confused with Umtata Bush Bucks, also commonly-referred to as Bush Bucks) was a South African professional soccer club based in Durban.

History

Bush Bucks, coached by Clive Barker, won the inaugural 1985 season of the National Soccer League (NSL).[2][3]

Bucks featured notable players including Mark Tovey, Calvin Petersen[4] and Mlungisi Ngubane.[3][5]

Bucks were relegated at the end of the 1990 season and later disbanded.[6]

Honours

References

  1. ^ "Football in South Africa Timeline 1862-2012 - South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  2. ^ "South Africa 1985". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  3. ^ a b Eyaaz (8 February 2022). "The genius of Clive Barker". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  4. ^ KickOff. "Former Moroka Swallows striker Calvin Petersen talks history ahead of Orlando Pirates Premiership race". Kickoff. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  5. ^ Staff Reporter (21 August 1998). "When soccer was better than sex". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  6. ^ "South Africa 1990". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
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