Dave Bumpstead
English footballer
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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]
Date of birth
6 November 1935
Place of birth
Rainham, England
Date of death
26 August 2017 (aged 81)
Place of death
Essex, England
| 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 | 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
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][4]
