![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/chris-garland-dead-at-74-former-chelsea-and-bristol-city-star-passes-away-as-former-club-posts-heartbreaking-tribute/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/british-soccer-player-chris-garland-831559779.jpg&description=REST IN PEACE Chris Garland dead at 74: Former Chelsea and Bristol City star passes away as former club posts heartbreaking tribute FORMER Bristol City and Chelsea forward Chris Garland has died aged 74. The former forward passed away after a long illness. 1 Chris Garland has passed away aged 74 Credit: Getty Garland spent five years at Ashton Gate, before leaving for Chelsea in 1971 for £100,000. He went on to play 31 times in 114 appearances for the Blues over four seasons, being described on their official website as a "penetrating, hard-working and unselfish attacker." Following the sad news of their former striker's passing, Chelsea wrote: "We send our deepest condolences to Chris' family and friends." While Bristol City have also paid tribute. They tweeted: "The club are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Garland at the age of 74. "Rest in Peace to a Bristol City legend." Following Chelsea's relegation in 1975, Garland moved to Leicester City in a £95k deal, staying in the top flight in the process. He played for the Foxes for two years before returning to hometown club Bristol City for £110k. Garland stayed at Ashton Gate for a further seven seasons before hanging up his boots in 1983. In total he played 248 times over his two spells for City, scoring 54 goals. He held the distinction of being one of just two players, alongside Tom Ritchie, of having played in all four Football League divisions for City. Garland also had the honour of representing England at Under-23 level.){kind=link}
FORMER Bristol City and Chelsea forward Chris Garland has died aged 74.
The former forward passed away after a long illness.
Garland spent five years at Ashton Gate, before leaving for Chelsea in 1971 for £100,000.
He went on to play 31 times in 114 appearances for the Blues over four seasons, being described on their official website as a “penetrating, hard-working and unselfish attacker.”
Following the sad news of their former striker’s passing, Chelsea wrote: “We send our deepest condolences to Chris’ family and friends.”