Tim Buzaglo (born 20 June 1961, in Surbiton) is a British former footballer and cricketer.

Tim Buzaglo
Personal information
Date of birth (1961-06-20) 20 June 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Surbiton, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1986 Weysiders
1986–1994 Woking
Marlow
Wealdstone
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football

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Buzaglo began his career at Guildford & District League club Weysiders in 1979, later joining Woking.[1] His moment of glory came in the FA Cup Third Round in 1991 at West Bromwich Albion. Trailing 1–0 at half time, Buzaglo scored a hat-trick in the second half to help Woking to a 4–2 win. In the Fourth Round tie, Woking narrowly lost 1–0 to Everton.[2]

Soon afterwards, Buzaglo suffered a serious injury and left Woking after a failed comeback attempt, later signing for Marlow.[2] Following his time at Marlow, Buzaglo had a spell at Wealdstone, before retiring in 1997 due to injuries.[3]

Buzaglo was placed in the FA's Team of Heroes to commemorate 125 years of the FA Cup in 2006.[4]

Cricket

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Between 1982 and 2001, he also played ICC Trophy cricket for Gibraltar, playing 32 times for the team.[5][6]

Personal life

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Buzaglo worked as an estate agent for Mann and Co.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Appearances & Goals for Tim Buzaglo". Weysiders F.C. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Metcalf, Rupert (13 November 1993). "Football: Buzaglo buzzing again as Marlow shake spears". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  3. ^ Nakrani, Sachin (26 January 2008). "Whatever happened to the heroes?". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
  4. ^ "TheFA.com - Buzaglo recalls treble". Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  5. ^ "Is Marcus Stoinis' 79 balls the most deliveries faced by a batsman in a T20?". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  6. ^ Tim Buzaglo, CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 December 2023. (subscription required)
  7. ^ "Football Focus - Tim Buzaglo". YouTube. 18 October 2008. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  8. ^ ICC Trophy Matches played by Tim Buzaglo