Charles Bunyan Sr. (1869–1922) was an English professional football player and manager active throughout Europe in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
Personal life
Bunyan was born in Campton.[2] Bunyan had three sons – Charles Jr., Maurice and Ernie – two of whom became professional footballers.[2]
Career
Playing career
Bunyan played as a goalkeeper, and after playing with local sides Old Horns and Spital Olympic, Bunyan played with Chesterfield in 1886, before turning professional with Hyde a year later.[2] He was in goal for Hyde when the club lost 26–0 to Preston North End in the FA Cup in October 1887, a score which remains a record in senior English football.[3]