The Lockdown Interviews AUDIO: John Buckley - 'The clash of heads that nearly killed me'

Sports reporter Paul Goodwin will be bringing you some fresh audio content over the next few weeks, speaking to some key figures across sport in Doncaster, to help you through the lockdown.

First up is former Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United winger John Buckley who, for the first time, really opens up about the sickening clash of heads he suffered while playing for the Millers against Plymouth Argyle in March 1993.

The incident left the Scot fortunate to be alive, ending his playing career at the age of 30.

Listen to the interview in full simply by clicking play above or visit Paul’s Soundcloud page at https://soundcloud.com/user-569728505.

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