LONDON — John Hollins, a long-serving Chelsea midfielder who went on to handle the English membership, has died. He was 76.

Hollins’ dying was introduced Wednesday by Chelsea.

Described by the membership as a “dream player,” Hollins was a hard-running, pugnacious midfielder who scored 64 objectives and made 592 appearances for Chelsea throughout two spells (1963-75 and 1983-84) on both aspect of stints with fellow London groups Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers.

He gained the League Cup with Chelsea in 1965, the FA Cup in 1970 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in opposition to Real Madrid in 1971.

He locations fifth within the listing of all-time look makers for Chelsea.

Hollins was Chelsea supervisor from 1985-88, starting a training profession that lasted till 2008.

Chelsea director Daniel Finkelstein described Hollins as a “hero to the fans.”

“He was at the heart of one of Chelsea’s greatest teams and, as well as contributing to its trophy success, he expressed its spirit,” Finkelstein stated. “He lifted up the crew along with his play and lit up (Stamford) Bridge along with his smile.

“He gave a life of service to this club, as a player, as a manager and as a match-day ambassador. He was greatly loved and will be much missed.”

Hollins performed one sport for England, in 1967.

He has a hospitality space named after him at Stamford Bridge.

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