Ian Holloway

Ian Holloway (born 12 March 1963) is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player, he was a midfielder and is best known for his long association with Bristol Rovers, where he made more than 400 league appearances. After retiring, he moved into coaching and management, taking charge of several English clubs. He managed Queens Park Rangers and later Blackpool, leading Blackpool to promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs in 2010. Holloway has also managed Plymouth Argyle, Leicester City, Crystal Palace, Millwall, Grimsby Town, and Swindon Town, and has worked as a football pundit.