John Trollope

Norman John Trollope MBE (born 14 June 1943) is a former footballer, manager and coach who served Swindon Town in various capacities for nearly 40 years. Trollope previously held the record for the number of Football League appearances made for one club - turning out for the Town in 770 games between 1960 and 1980, an achievement which saw him appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1978 Birthday Honours.

Playing career Trollope made his debut for the club on 20 August 1960 in a 1–1 draw with Halifax Town, when he was aged seventeen and missed two matches that season.

Trollope continued to be a regular member of the side right up until the 1978–79 season, when he made sixteen appearances. He retired at the end of the season and moved into the club's backroom staff.

Career statistics

Honours Swindon Town Football League Cup: 1968–69 Anglo-Italian League Cup: 1969 Anglo-Italian Cup: 1970