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Bobby Tambling, Chelsea Legend, Dies at 84

Bobby Tambling, Chelsea Legend, Dies at 84

Chelsea's former all-time leading goalscorer, Bobby Tambling, has died at 84 after a long illness and dementia diagnosis.

He held the club record for 47 years before Frank Lampard surpassed it.

Tambling, a true legend of the club, also played in the League of Ireland for Cork Celtic, Waterford, and Shamrock Rovers.

Tributes have poured in from across the football world, remembering his significant contributions to the sport and his enduring legacy as a prolific goalscorer.

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Bobby Tambling
English footballer and manager (born 1941)
Chelsea F.C.
Association football club in London, England
Frank Lampard
English association football player and manager (born 1978)
Cork Celtic F.C.
Football club
Waterford
City in Ireland