On 25 March 1938, Buckett managed Greece for a single 1938 FIFA World Cup qualification game against Hungary.
Greece lost 11–1 in Budapest, a record defeat for the country that still stands to this day.
[2] Three days later, Buckett was in charge for an unofficial friendly against a mixed team from Kispest and Szeged in Hungary, resulting in a 2–1 win for Greece.
[4] In 1947, Buckett left Panionios to return to England, being replaced as manager by Georgios Roussopoulos.
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