English football mourns the loss of John Hollins MBE, a renowned figure in the sport, whose information reaching us at Ghanafuo.com claims he has passed on.
He s said to have passed on passed away at the age of 76.
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Hollins, a former Chelsea player, and manager, left an enduring legacy through his exceptional contributions to the game.
With 592 appearances, he ranks fifth in the club’s history, displaying his remarkable talent and commitment to the Blues.
The late Hollins’ football journey took him beyond the Stamford Bridge gates. Alongside his time at Chelsea, he graced the fields for Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers as well.
Remarkably, he holds the record for the most appearances by an outfield player in English top-flight history, having played over 100 games for both Arsenal and QPR.
When was John Hollins manager of Chelsea?
After his retirement as a professional football player, Hollins returned to Chelsea in 1983, over three decades ago.
However, it was in 1985 that he stepped into the role of manager, leading the club for a three-year tenure.