For the Umtata-based Bush Bucks, see Bush Bucks F.C..
Durban Bush Bucks F.C.
ClubnameDurban Bush Bucks
Founded1902 (age 124)[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]

References

  1. ^ "Football in South Africa Timeline 1862-2012 - South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  2. ^ "South Africa 1985". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  3. ^ Eyaaz (2022-02-08). "The genius of Clive Barker" (in en-ZA). The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  4. ^ KickOff. "Former Moroka Swallows striker Calvin Petersen talks history ahead of Orlando Pirates Premiership race". Kickoff. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  5. ^ Staff Reporter (1998-08-21). "When soccer was better than sex" (in en-ZA). The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  6. ^ "South Africa 1990". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-03-15.