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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Hollins.
Our Player of the Year in 1981/82, John was also a European Cup Winners' Cup finalist in 1980 and was awarded an MBE in 1982. John scored 13 times in 173 games with us.
Rest in peace AFC
Only saw him play on tv as was too young , seemed a good guy though Rip
I saw him play on a regular basis. His best times were with the chavs. He was not a bad player for us, nothing spectacular just did his Job. He did come across as a fair player and a decent hardworking chap.
I liked him, great personality too. When the north bank sung his name he'd always stand there looking at us, often cupping his ear so we'd sing it louder.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Hollins.
Our Player of the Year in 1981/82, John was also a European Cup Winners' Cup finalist in 1980 and was awarded an MBE in 1982. John scored 13 times in 173 games with us.
Rest in peace AFC
Only saw him play on tv as was too young , seemed a good guy though Rip
Before my time of attending regularly but remember him.
Came to us very late in his career as seem to recall.
Sad news indeed. I remember watching those pennos against Valencia and being devestated that night - only 5 days after the murdering shammers did us in the FA Cup final too.
I recall him being a strong but not brilliant player, a hard worker and an honest player but he was about 5 years or so ahead of when I started going to games and back then there was not much TV coverage.
The first footballers autograph I ever got....without even meeting him
He lived in Bromley where I grew up and my Mum bumped into him in Lloyds Bank and asked him to sign one of the slips of paper for me. Got it in the loft somewhere with a load of old programmes
To Steve, all the best, John Hollins
Apparently a really nice guy
RIP John and thanks for something that meant a lot to a 10 year old boy at the time
Always liked John Hollins, even when he was at the chavs. Seemed to be a genuinely nice guy and was an honest, hard working midfielder, but could play a bit too. Almost won the title with QPR in 1975 when our Frank was there....lost it to Liverpool on the last day of the season if memory serves.
Came to us in very much his twilight years, but played regularly and never let us down.
AFCAFC
and thanks for something that meant a lot to a 10 year old boy at the time
