Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager, former player |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Kingswood, Bristol, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Ian Holloway
27/09/2025
Holloway publicly discussed his skin cancer diagnosis and said he wanted to use the experience to raise awareness of sun safety and early detection. He had undergone a procedure in May to remove a malignant growth from his face.
28/03/2025
Ian Holloway was given a new long-term contract by Swindon Town after the club's strong run under his management. At that point, the team had collected 36 points from 24 matches, and the agreement was set to keep him at the club until June 2028.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ian Scott Holloway |
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| Known For | Managing and playing in English football; also known by the nickname "Ollie" |
| Summary | Ian Holloway is an English professional football manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder and later managed several English clubs, including Bristol Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Plymouth Argyle, Leicester City, Blackpool, Crystal Palace, Millwall, and Swindon Town. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
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| Position | Midfielder |
| Nickname | Ollie |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sir Bernard Lovell School, Oldland Common |
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Family
| Mother | Jean |
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Career
| Playing Career |
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| Managerial Career |
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| Notable Achievement | Won promotion to the Premier League with Blackpool and Crystal Palace |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was part of the Wimbledon team that won promotion to the top flight in 1986. | |
| 2. He became player-manager at Bristol Rovers before ending his playing career in 1999. | |
| 3. He is the author of an autobiography titled Ollie. |
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