| Maurice Bunyan | |
| Fullname: | Maurice Taylor Bunyan |
| Birth Date: | 11 November 1893 |
| Birth Place: | England |
| Position: | Striker |
| Years1: | 1909–1923 |
| Clubs1: | Racing Club de Bruxelles |
| Caps1: | 158 |
| Goals1: | 150 |
| Years2: | 1923–1926 |
| Clubs2: | Stade Français |
| Manageryears1: | 1945–1947 |
| Managerclubs1: | Bordeaux |
Maurice Taylor Bunyan (11 November 1893 – December 1967) was an English football player and manager active primarily in Belgium and France.[1]
Bunyan played as a striker in Belgium for Racing Club de Bruxelles (where he scored 150 goals in 158 matches)[1]) and in France for Stade Français. He was the topscorer of the Belgian First Division in 1912 and 1914.[2] He also competed for Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[3]
Bunyan managed French side Bordeaux between 1945 and 1947.[4] Following his coaching experience, Bunyan wrote a book in French named Le football simplifié, with the help of Jules Rimet.[5] In 1947 he followed Helenio Herrera as a coach of Stade Francais.[6]
Bunyan's father was Charles Bunyan Sr. and his brother was Charles Bunyan Jr.