Tim Buzaglo
British footballer and cricketer
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Tim Buzaglo (born 20 June 1961) is an English former footballer and cricketer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 June 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Surbiton, England | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1986 | Weysiders | ||
| 1986–1994 | Woking | ||
| Marlow | |||
| Wealdstone | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
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 career
Between 1982 and 2001, Buzaglo also played ICC Trophy cricket for Gibraltar, playing 32 times for the team.[5][6]
Personal life
Buzaglo worked as an estate agent for Mann and Co.[7][8] He is the father of Sky Sports TV presenter Olivia Buzaglo.[9]