Dave Bumpstead Explained

Dave Bumpstead
Birth Date:6 November 1935
Birth Place:Rainham, England
Death Place:Essex, England
Years2:1957–1962
Caps2:84
Goals2:8
Years3:1962–1964
Clubs3:Bristol Rovers
Caps3:40
Goals3:0
Managerclubs1:Wingate
Managerclubs2:Brentwood Town
Manageryears3:1970–1974
Managerclubs3:Chelmsford City

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]

Managerial career

Following 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary: David Bumpstead . Bristol Rovers Football Club . 14 September 2017 . 14 September 2017 . 29 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220629091727/https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2017/september/davidbumpsteadobitary/ . dead .
  2. Book: Bristol Rovers FC: The Official Definitive History. Stephen. Byrne. Mike. Jay. 2014. 9781445636191. Amberley Publishing.
  3. Book: Chelmsford City F.C.. The Claret. 56-57 . 25 October 2021.