Dave Hollins (footballer)

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

Dave Hollins

Personal information
Full name	David Michael Hollins
Date of birth	(1938-02-04) 4 February 1938 (age 87)
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

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 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.^[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.