Dave Hollins (footballer)
# Dave Hollins (footballer)

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. 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.

## 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.

