| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Michael Hollins | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1938 | ||
| 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 | |||
David Michael Hollins (born 4 February 1938[1]) is a Welsh former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a goalkeeper.
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]
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]
Hollins earned 11 caps for Wales between 1962 and 1966.