Gregor Buchanan (born 31 March 1990) is a Scottish

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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where he is the club's vice-captain. After progressing through

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's youth academy, Buchanan played for Scottish Junior clubs Armadale Thistle and

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. Buchanan later played for Airdrieonians,

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(first spell), St Mirren,

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and Queen of the South

Early and personal life

Buchanan is originally from

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Career

Buchanan was released by

at the age of sixteen. Buchanan then played with Scottish Junior clubs Armadale Thistle and

, before signing for

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club Airdrie United in July 2012. In his first season with ''The Diamonds'', Buchanan was part of the team that finished bottom of

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Scottish First Division. In the 2013–14 season, Buchanan helped the club to a mid-table finish and after some impressive performances was signed by fellow

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club

. A few weeks after leaving the Pars, Buchanan signed for

and was

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's first signing for the club in May 2015. Buchanan renewed his contract at the end of the 2015-16 season. Buchanan departed the Sons after 77 appearances, scoring three goals and then signed for

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rivals St Mirren on a one-year deal in May 2017. Prior to turning professional with St Mirren, as a part-time player, Buchanan worked as an insurance salesman. After limited chances to play for the Buddies, Buchanan departed the club by mutual consent on 11 January 2018 and signed for

. Both of the clubs Buchanan represented in the 2017-18 season, the ''Buddies'' and the ''Lions'', were promoted from the

. Buchanan was awarded a Championship winner's medal for his time at the Buddies. Buchanan signed a one-year deal with

in June 2018. In June 2019, Buchanan signed for home-town club

. Buchanan departed the Bairns at the end of the 2019-20 season, after being appointed club captain that season. On 24 August 2020, Buchanan signed for Queen of the South until 31 May 2021. On 12 February 2021, Buchanan captained Queens in his 300th club career match versus Hearts as the match ended in a 1-1 draw at

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. On 12 June 2021, after leaving the ''Doonhamers'', Buchanan returned to

, signing a two-year deal. He was named the club's vice-captain in June 2022.

Career statistics

Honours

St Mirren SPFL Championship 2017–18

References

External links

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