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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Michael Hollins | ||
| Date of birth | (1938-02-04) 4 February 1938 (age 86) | ||
| Place of birth | Bangor, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Merrow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1960 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 66 | (0) |
| 1960–1966 | Newcastle United | 112 | (0) |
| 1966–1970 | Mansfield Town | 111 | (0) |
| 1969 | → Nottingham Forest (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 1970–1971 | Aldershot | 16 | (0) |
| 1971 | Romford | ? | (?) |
| Total | 314 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1962–1966 | Wales | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David Michael Hollins (born 4 February 1938) is a Welsh former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a goalkeeper.
Personal life
Hollins was born in Bangor, Wales. He is the older brother of former England international footballer John Hollins, and the uncle of TV presenter Chris Hollins. Following the end of his playing career he became a painter and decorator, and later lived in Guildford.
Career
Professional career
Hollins began his career with local non-league side Merrow, and played in the English Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United and Mansfield Town. He was loaned to Nottingham Forest, in an emergency exchange for Duncan McKenzie, when Forest keeper Alan Hill broke an arm. He went on to play for Aldershot, making a total of 314 league appearances. He also played non-league football for Romford.
International career
Hollins earned 11 caps for Wales between 1962 and 1966.
References
- ^ Dave Hollins at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- "Where are they now – from A to I". Nottingham Forest Official Site. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- The Times, 3 March 1970, Two substitutes may be allowed
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- 1938 births
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- Welsh men's footballers
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- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players
- Newcastle United F.C. players
- Mansfield Town F.C. players
- Nottingham Forest F.C. players
- Aldershot F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Welsh football goalkeeper stubs