Dave Bumpstead

David Bumpstead was an English footballer who played as a defender in the Football League, notably for Bristol [Rovers F.C.|Bristol Rovers].

Managerial career

Following his retirement, Bumpstead was appointed manager of Athenian League club Wingate. Bumpstead later joined Brentwood [Town F.C.|Brentwood Town], managing the club to promotion to the Southern [Football League|Southern League] Premier Division. In 1970, following Brentwood's merger with Chelmsford [City F.C.|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.