Bobby Tambling dead at 84: Chelsea legend, who was record goalscorer for four decades before being overtaken by Frank Lampard, passes away after long illness
Chelsea’s former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling has died at the age of 84 following a long illness, and after being diagnosed with dementia.
The forward, who made his debut for the Blues at the age of 17 in 1959 against West Ham, and after scoring in his first appearance, held the record for the most scored in Chelsea colours for four decades.
Later overtaken by the club’s current record goalscorer Frank Lampard, Tambling retained the record of the most goals scored in a single outing in blue when he hit five past Aston Villa in 1966.
That feat came one season on from Tambling winning the League Cup with Chelsea in 1965, with the England international also reaching the FA Cup final with the club in 1967.
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Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling has died at the age of 84 at his home in County Cork
