Durban Bush Bucks F.C.

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

Durban Bush Bucks

Founded	1902;123 years ago (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]

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. 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. Reporter, Staff (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.