1. Robert Victor Tambling was born on 18 September 1941 and is an English former professional footballer, who played as a forward, most notably for Chelsea, Crystal Palace and England.
20 Facts About Bobby Tambling
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Bobby Tambling was Chelsea's all-time top scorer for 47 years, with 202 goals in all competitions until Frank Lampard surpassed this total on 11 May 2013.
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Bobby Tambling remains Chelsea's all-time top scorer in league competition with 164 goals.
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Bobby Tambling subsequently played for several clubs in the League of Ireland and represented the League of Ireland XI.
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Bobby Tambling was a member of the Chelsea side which lost the 1967 FA Cup Final.
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Bobby Tambling holds the record for the highest number of goals scored for Chelsea in a league game.
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In 2004, Bobby Tambling had a suite named after him at Stamford Bridge, in honour of his status at Chelsea.
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Bobby Tambling was named in the club's greatest ever XI, selected to mark the club's centenary.
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Bobby Tambling was not selected for the 1970 FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Leeds United as a result of several injuries.
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In 1973 Bobby Tambling quit Crystal Palace and moved to Ireland.
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Bobby Tambling was a committed Jehovah's Witness and volunteered for evangelical duty in County Cork.
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Bobby Tambling subsequently played for several clubs in the League of Ireland.
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In 1974, playing alongside Alfie Hale, Bobby Tambling scored 7 goals as he helped Celtic win only their only league title.
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In more recent times Bobby Tambling continues to live in Crosshaven where he manages the local Munster Senior League side.
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Between 1962 and 1966 Bobby Tambling made 3 international appearances for England.
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Bobby Tambling had previously represented England at Under 23 level.
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Bobby Tambling won all three of his England caps while a Chelsea player.
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Bobby Tambling played for the League of Ireland XI on at least 2 occasions.
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On 19 April 1978 Tambling played against Argentina at the Estadio Alberto J Armando, in a warm up game as part of their preparations for hosting the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
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Bobby Tambling's teammates included Johnny Giles, Ray Treacy, Eamonn Gregg and Synan Braddish.