David Bumpstead (6 November 1935 – 26 August 2017) was an English

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who played as a defender in the

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, notably for

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Managerial career

Following his retirement, Bumpstead was appointed manager of

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club

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. Bumpstead later joined

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, managing the club to promotion to the Southern League Premier Division. In 1970, following Brentwood's merger with

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, 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.

References

1935 births 2017 deaths English men's footballers Footballers from Rainham, London Men's association football defenders Tooting & Mitcham United F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Millwall F.C. players English Football League players Chelmsford City F.C. managers English football managers {{England-footy-defender-1930s-stub