 Whilst at Elland Road, Buckley was sent on two short loan spells; at First Division club Leicester City, then back at Doncaster Rovers.He was unable to produce his best form at Leeds and—after one goal in ten League appearances—was sold to Rotherham United in November 1987 for £30,000.At Millmoor Buckley scored 13 goals in 105 League games, of which 20 were substitute appearances.