Viv Busby
| Date of birth | 19 June 1949 |
| Place of birth | High Wycombe |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Forward |
Viv Busby was brought to Tyneside on loan in the hope of reviving his Luton Town partnership with Malcolm MacDonald. However, thoughts of an extended stay were thwarted by injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 01 Jan 1970 | 01 Aug 1973 | |
| Fulham | 01 Aug 1973 | 01 Sep 1976 | |
| Norwich City | 01 Sep 1976 | 01 Nov 1977 | |
| Stoke City | 01 Nov 1977 | 01 Feb 1981 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 01 Feb 1981 | 01 Aug 1982 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-72 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1971-72 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 4 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 1971 | West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 18 Dec 1971 | West Ham United v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1971 | Newcastle United v Sheffield United | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 29 Jan 1972 | Huddersfield Town v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 05 Feb 1972 | Hereford United v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.