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John Hollins, a former player and manager of Chelsea, has passed away at the age of 76.

John Hollins is shown participating in a First Division match versus Derby County.

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John Hollins ranks among the top four players with the most appearances for Chelsea.

John Hollins, a former player and manager of Chelsea, has passed away at the age of 76, as confirmed by the club.

Hollins accumulated nearly 600 appearances as a player for the club, netting 64 goals throughout his two tenures at Stamford Bridge from 1963 to 1984.

In 1985, he was designated as the manager, and he remained in that role for a duration of three years.

“He was revered by the supporters of this club, and held in high regard by me,” stated Chelsea board member Daniel Finkelstein.

“He played a central role in one of Chelsea’s most successful teams and, in addition to helping the team win trophies, he embodied its essence.”

He boosted the team’s morale with his performance and brightened up the stadium with his cheerful expression. He dedicated his life to serving this team, both as a player, a manager, and a matchday ambassador. He was deeply adored and will be greatly mourned.

Hollins earned his first international appearance for England at the age of 20 in 1967, when he started in a friendly match against Spain.

John Hollins, the coach of Chelsea

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John Hollins was a player during the tenures of Chelsea managers Tommy Docherty and Dave Sexton.

Hollins, who won the player of the year award twice, is a product of Chelsea’s youth system. He made his debut for the first squad when he was 17 years old.

During his initial tenure at the club, he won the FA Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup, and League Cup. He departed in 1975 but came back after eight years to assist the team in achieving promotion from the second division.

Hollins has played 592 games for Chelsea, which ranks him fifth on the club’s all-time appearances list, after John Terry, Frank Lampard, Ron Harris, and Peter Bonetti.

In addition to his playing career, he also spent time at other London clubs such as Queens Park Rangers and Arsenal.

In addition, he proceeded to assume the role of a male.