Dave Hollins (footballer)

Dave Hollins
Personal information
Full nameDavid Michael Hollins
Date of birth4 February 1938
Place of birthBangor, Wales
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Youth career
Merrow
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1957–1960Brighton & Hove Albion66(0)
1960–1966Newcastle United112(0)
1966–1970Mansfield Town111(0)
1969Nottingham Forest (loan)9(0)
1970–1971Aldershot16(0)
1971Romford?(?)
Total314(0)
National team
1962–1966Wales11(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

David Michael "Dave" Hollins (born 4 February 1938[1]) is a Welsh former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a goalkeeper.

Personal life

Hollins was born in Bangor, Wales.[1] 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.[2]

Career

Professional career

Hollins began his career with local non-league side Merrow, and played in the 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.[3] He went on to play for Aldershot, making a total of 314 league appearances. He also played non-league football for Romford.[1]

International career

Hollins earned 11 caps for Wales between 1962 and 1966.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Football League Career Stats at Neil Brown
  2. "Where are they now - from A to I". Nottingham Forest Official Site. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  3. The Times, 3 March 1970, Two substitutes may be allowed