John Hollins, former Chelsea player and manager, dies at 76

By: The Associated Press Posted: 8:14 AM CDT Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2023

LONDON (AP) — John Hollins, a long-serving Chelsea midfielder who went on to manage the English club, has died. He was 76.

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LONDON (AP) — John Hollins, a long-serving Chelsea midfielder who went on to manage the English club, has died. He was 76.

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LONDON (AP) — John Hollins, a long-serving Chelsea midfielder who went on to manage the English club, has died. He was 76.

Hollins’ death was announced Wednesday by Chelsea.

Described by the club as a “dream player,” Hollins was a hard-running, pugnacious midfielder who scored 64 goals and made 592 appearances for Chelsea across two spells (1963-75 and 1983-84) on either side of stints with fellow London teams Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers.

FILE - Chelsea's John Hollins, second left, and team-mates celebrating with the FA Cup on April 29, 1970. Hollins, a long-serving Chelsea midfielder who went on to manage the English club, has died. He was 76. The death of Hollins was announced Wednesday June 14, 2023 by Chelsea. (PA via AP, File)

He won the League Cup with Chelsea in 1965, the FA Cup in 1970 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup against Real Madrid in 1971.

He places fifth in the list of all-time appearance makers for Chelsea.

Hollins was Chelsea manager from 1985-88, beginning a coaching career that lasted until 2008.

Chelsea director Daniel Finkelstein described Hollins as a “hero to the fans.”

“He was at the heart of one of Chelsea’s greatest teams and, as well as contributing to its trophy success, he expressed its spirit,” Finkelstein said. “He lifted up the team with his play and lit up (Stamford) Bridge with his smile.