Premier League Club, Chelsea, mourns one of its most legendary players, Bobby Tambling, who passed at the age of eighty-four (84).
Tambling, who featured as a forward for the Blues, “was one of the great goalscorers, the holder of the record for the most Chelsea goals for 45 years until his 202 were overtaken by Frank Lampard in 2013”, Chelsea FC said.
According to a Tambling family Spox, the family expressed “heartbreak” as they announce the passing of the former Crystal Palace player. He leaves the family with a “wealth of fabulous memories”.
The Spox said: “We are heartbroken to announce the death of Bobby. He died peacefully, surrounded by his beloved Val, Jamie, Frankie and Adelaide.
“We are so thankful for the fabulous care Bobby has had these last few years in the CareChoice Home in Montenotte as he fought his hardest battle with dementia. He leaves us with a wealth of fabulous memories.
“Football was his life and Chelsea was his forever home, there was no place he was happier than being at Stamford Bridge talking football with the fans. We will miss him beyond words.”
Photo: Bobby Tambling in action for Chelsea during his playing days (in 1967)
