Edgar Rumney
Edgar Rumney (15 September 1936 – 18 August 2015) was an English professional footballer who played for Colchester United.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joseph Edgar Rumney | ||
Date of birth | 15 September 1936 | ||
Place of birth | Abberton, England | ||
Date of death | 18 August 2015 78) | (aged||
Playing position(s) | Full back | ||
Youth career | |||
Colchester United | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1957–1964 | Colchester United | 49 | (0) |
Sudbury Town | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Biography
Born in Abberton in Essex, Rumney signed for Colchester in 1957, having been an apprentice at the club.[2] A full back, he made his debut against QPR on 2 September 1957, and went on to make 49 appearances for the club,[3] before leaving to join Sudbury Town as player-coach in 1964.[2] After retiring from playing football he became involved with Abberton & District Cricket Club, going on to become the club's record holder for number of appearances (1,627) and wickets taken (1,831),[4] as well as serving as club captain and president.[5]
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References
- "Edgar Rumney". Daily Gazette. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- Player profile - Edgar Rumney Archived 13 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine Archive Database for Colchester United
- Colchester United Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
- Abberton & District Cricket Club All Time Records Abberton & District Cricket Club
- Two former Colchester United players pass away only days apart Clacton Gazette, 25 August 2015
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