Chelsea and Cork soccer legend Bobby Tambling dies aged 84

A Chelsea legend, a champion in Cork Celtic colours, and a lifelong ambassador for the game he loved, Tambling has passed away after a long illness. 

Bobby Tambling, who is still Chelsea's second all-time top scorer in league competitions with 164 goals behind Frank Lampard.

The passing of Bobby Tambling marks the end of an era and the loss of one of football's most prolific and revered goalscorers. 

A legend of Chelsea Football Club, a champion in Cork Celtic colours, and a lifelong ambassador for the game he loved, Bobby passed away after a long illness at Care Choice Nursing Home, Montenotte.