Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling passes away at 84
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:19 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's former record goalscorer, has died at the age of 84. He scored 202 goals in 370 appearances for the club between 1959 and 1970, a record that stood until Frank Lampard surpassed it in May 2013. Tambling, who won the League Cup in 1965 and represented England three times, settled in Cork, Ireland, after his playing career. He managed local teams and had been living with dementia in recent years. A statement from Crosshaven described him as a true Chelsea legend, emphasizing his lasting impact on the club and community.
- •Bobby Tambling scored 202 goals for Chelsea between 1959 and 1970.
- •He helped Chelsea win the League Cup in 1965.
- •Tambling represented England three times during his career.
- •He settled in Cork, Ireland, after his time at Crystal Palace.
- •Tambling had been living with dementia in recent years.
- 6:19 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
- 6:19 AMBBC Sport — Chelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
"Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
"Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:19 AMChelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 6:19 AMChelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
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