David Thomas Hugh Buchanan (born 6 May 1986) is a footballer who played in the Football League for Bury, Tranmere Rovers, Preston North End and Northampton Town, and in the Scottish Premier League for Hamilton Academical. Though born in England, Buchanan represented Northern Ireland at under-19 and under-21 level. A left-back, Buchanan played most recently for Chesterfield. His cousin is former Lisburn Distillery footballer Wayne Buchanan.
Career Born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Buchanan was called into the Northern Ireland under-19 squad in November 2004 for their match against Italy.
Buchanan was released from Bury at the end of his contract. The club had offered Buchanan a new contract, however after previous failed negotiations and period of no response from the player following a new contract offer, the club sought a replacement player and issued a statement claiming that the club would not be held to ransom over contract negotiations.
Hamilton Academical He signed for Hamilton Academical in July 2010
Tranmere Rovers He moved to Tranmere Rovers in the summer of 2011. The club offered him contract terms for the 2012–13 season. Although the club reported that he and his agent had agreed a two-year contract, they reported on 24 May that Preston North End had agreed a deal with them.
Preston North End Buchanan made his debut for Preston on 13 August 2012 against Huddersfield Town in the first round of the League Cup. On 17 December 2013, Buchanan extended his contract with Preston for a further twelve months, thus keeping him at the club until the summer of 2015.
Northampton Town Buchanan signed with League Two club Northampton Town following his release by Preston North End. He was one of 8 players released by Northampton at the end of the 2018–19 season; a further 3 were placed for sale.
Chesterfield In June 2019 Buchanan signed a two-year contract to play for Chesterfield in the National League for the 2019/2020 season. At the end of the 2020–21 season, Buchanan was released.
Rochdale Sacred Heart FC In 2021, Buchanan signed for Manchester Football League Premier Division side Rochdale Sacred Heart following his release from Chesterfield.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBury2004–05League Two30000000302005–06League Two 23020001Appearances in the Football League Trophy02602006–07League Two4104020104802007–08League Two3505010304402008–09League Two4801010205202009–10League Two380101020420Total188013050902150Hamilton Academical2010–11Scottish Premier League281200000301Tranmere Rovers2011–12League One411100020441Preston North End2012–13League One3301020203802013–14League One19040102One appearance in the Football League Trophy and one in the League One play-offs02602014–15League One170400040250Total690903080890Northampton Town2015–16League Two4604020205402016–17League One45020303Appearances in the EFL Trophy05302017–18League One3211010203612018–19League Two390100040440Total162180601101871Chesterfield2019–20National League25000—102602020–21National League0000—0000Total250000010260Career total51333301403005913
Honours Northampton Town Football League Two: 2015–16
Individual Tranmere Rovers Player of the Year: 2011–12
References
External links