10 Facts About Vic Buckingham

Victor Frederick Buckingham was an English football player and manager.

Vic Buckingham had two periods as manager of Ajax, leading the side to the Dutch Championship of 1960.

Vic Buckingham held manager positions with Fulham, Sheffield Wednesday and in Greece.

Vic Buckingham is considered to have been a pioneer of the footballing philosophy known as Total Football, later further developed by his protege Johan Cruyff.

Vic Buckingham joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1934 and played the first season for Tottenham Hotspur nursery club Northfleet United.

Vic Buckingham would stay until the end of the following season.

Vic Buckingham was never thought to be personally involved in the British betting scandal of 1964, which was revealed on 12 April 1964, however the club management alleged in the aftermath, that lax discipline under him may have played a role.

Back in England, Vic Buckingham joined First Division side Fulham in January 1965.

Vic Buckingham was born in Greenwich, the son of Annie Elizabeth Jenkins and William George Vic Buckingham.

Vic Buckingham was married to Lilian Emma King and had three children.