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Dave Hollins

b. 1938

Welsh footballer (born 1938)

Association football player Association football coach
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About Dave Hollins

Born 1938. Dave Hollins is a British association football player and association football coach.

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.

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.

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Important facts

Born
4 February 1938, Bangor
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
David Michael Hollins

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Hollins?

Welsh footballer (born 1938)

When was Dave Hollins born?

Dave Hollins was born on 4 February 1938 in Bangor.

What is Dave Hollins's occupation?

Dave Hollins is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Dave Hollins?

Dave Hollins is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Hollins

· Wikidata: Q5228986

· DBpedia: Dave Hollins (footballer)

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