promotion challenge in this period. He left by mutual consent on 31 January 1991. He returned to Scunthorpe in 1996, but left the following year. Sunderland Following the dismissal of Terry Butcher with the side in the relegation zone, Buxton would be appointed Sunderland manager in 1993. A tightening of the team's defence led to an improvement in results and Sunderland finished the 1993-94 season in 12th place. Although a reasonable defensive record was maintained the following season, Sunderland were entangled in a relegation struggle and Buxton would be replaced by Peter Reid. Honours Manager Huddersfield Town Fourth Division Champions (1): 1979–80 Third Division Third Place (1): 1982–83 References External links Mick Buxton's Legends feature (thisisthebarmyarmy.co.uk) 1943 births Living people People from Corbridge Footballers from Northumberland English footballers English football managers Association football defenders Burnley F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. managers Scunthorpe United F.C. managers Sunderland A.F.C. managers English Football League players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. non-playing staff