 He later played for clubs including Partick Thistle, Doncaster Rovers and Leeds United before ending his playing career with Rotherham United.A serious head injury suffered in March 1993 brought about Buckley's retirement from playing at the age of 31.In June 2003 Buckley became manager of Doncaster Rovers Belles and under him the club qualified for the FA Women's Premier League Cup final in 2009.