David John Busst is an English football manager and former professional player who played as a centre-back from 1992 until 1996.
11 Facts About David Busst
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David Busst's injury is often considered the worst in the history of the Premier League.
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David Busst moved into management following his retirement with Solihull Borough in 2001, and later took charge of Evesham United.
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David Busst came out of retirement in 2008 as defensive cover for Highgate United.
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David Busst made his professional debut in an FA Cup match against Norwich City on 13 January 1993, and his Premier League debut three days later against the same side.
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David Busst made ten league appearances in his first professional season, and went on to make 50 league appearances in total for the club, scoring four goals.
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David Busst's professional playing career came to an end on 8 April 1996, while playing for Coventry against Manchester United.
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The match was delayed for nine minutes while David Busst was treated and removed from the field on a stretcher, and blood was cleaned off the grass with water and sand.
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Schmeichel later said that the injury preyed on his mind until two years later, when he and David Busst met and discussed the accident.
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David Busst's injuries were so bad that at one point he ran the risk of having his leg amputated.
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David Busst's testimonial match, played on 16 May 1997 against Manchester United, was a sell-out.