Maurice Bunyan


Maurice Taylor Bunyan was an English football player and manager active primarily in Belgium and France.

Playing career

Bunyan played as a striker in Belgium for Racing Club de Bruxelles ) and in France for Stade Français. He was the topscorer of the Belgian First Division in 1912 and 1914. He also competed for Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Managerial career

Bunyan managed French side Bordeaux between 1945 and 1947. Following his coaching experience, Bunyan wrote a book in French named Le football simplifié, with the help of Jules Rimet. In 1947 he followed Helenio Herrera as a coach of Stade Francais.

Personal life

Bunyan's father was Charles Bunyan Sr. and his brother was Charles Bunyan Jr.

Honours

Club

; RC Bruxelles

Individual