Tim Buzaglo
Birth date20 June 1961 (age 65)
Birth placeSurbiton, England
PositionStriker
Years 11979–1986
Clubs 1Weysiders
Years 21986–1994
Clubs 2Woking
Clubs 3Marlow
Clubs 4Wealdstone

Tim Buzaglo (born 20 June 1961) is an English former footballer and cricketer.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Appearances & Goals for Tim Buzaglo". Weysiders FC. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ Metcalf, Rupert (13 November 1993). "Football: Buzaglo buzzing again as Marlow shake spears". The Independent. Archived 7 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  3. ^ Nakrani, Sachin (26 January 2008). "Whatever happened to the heroes?". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
  4. ^ Incenzo, Tony. "Buzaglo recalls treble". TheFA.com. Football Association. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  5. ^ Lynch, Steven. "Is Marcus Stoinis' 79 balls the most deliveries faced by a batsman in a T20?". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Tim Buzaglo". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 December 2023. (subscription required)
  7. ^ "Football Focus - Tim Buzaglo". YouTube. 18 October 2008. Archived 21 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  8. ^ "ICC Trophy Matches played by Tim Buzaglo". CricketArchive. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Olivia Buzaglo can’t believe her eyes as West Brom v Aldershot snubbed by FA Cup broadcasters". westbromnews.co.uk. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.