Edgar Rumney (15 September 1936 – 18 August 2015) was an English professional footballer who played for Colchester United.
Biography Born in Abberton in Essex, Rumney signed for Colchester in 1957, having been an apprentice at the club.Player profile - Edgar Rumney Archive Database for Colchester United A full back, he made his debut against QPR on 2 September 1957, and went on to make 49 appearances for the club,Colchester United Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database before leaving to join Sudbury Town as player-coach in 1964. 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),Abberton & District Cricket Club All Time Records Abberton & District Cricket Club as well as serving as club captain and president.Two former Colchester United players pass away only days apart Clacton Gazette, 25 August 2015
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