David Bumpstead (6 November 1935 – 26 August 2017)[1] was an English footballer who played as a defender in the Football League, notably for Bristol Rovers.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 November 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Rainham, England | ||
| Date of death | 26 August 2017 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Essex, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Right Half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Tooting & Mitcham United | |||
| 1957–1962 | Millwall | 84 | (8) |
| 1962–1964 | Bristol Rovers | 40 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| Wingate | |||
| Brentwood Town | |||
| 1970–1974 | Chelmsford City | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Managerial career
editFollowing his retirement, Bumpstead was appointed manager of Athenian League club Wingate. Bumpstead later joined Brentwood Town, managing the club to promotion to the Southern League Premier Division. In 1970, following Brentwood's merger with Chelmsford City, Bumpstead was named manager of Chelmsford. Bumpstead lasted in the role for four years, before ending his association with the club after two months in a general manager role, following the appointment of Syd Prosser as manager.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Obituary: David Bumpstead". Bristol Rovers Football Club. 14 September 2017. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2014). Bristol Rovers FC: The Official Definitive History. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445636191.
- ^ Chelmsford City F.C. (25 October 2021). The Claret. pp. 56–57.
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