David Collins (footballer, born 1971)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Collins | ||
| Date of birth | 30 October 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cherry Orchard | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1992 | Liverpool | 0 | (0) |
| 1991–1992 | → Wigan Athletic (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 1992–1995 | Oxford United | 42 | (0) |
| 1995-1996 | Shelbourne | 3 | (0) |
| 1996-1997 | Athlone Town | 28 | (4) |
| Total | 82 | (4) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
David Collins (born 30 October 1971) is an Irish former footballer who played in the Football League for Oxford United and Wigan Athletic.[1]
Personal life[]
Collins' family includes a number of other footballers, including his son Nathan Collins. His brother, Eamonn Collins, played with many sides including Southampton and Portsmouth before going on to manage St Patrick's Athletic. His eldest son Josh Collins is also a footballer who plays for League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford.[2]
References[]
- ^ "DAVID COLLINS". Neil Brown. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ ""I'm Very Lucky" - UCD's Josh Collins On How How Almost Quit Football As A Teenager". Off the Ball. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
Categories:
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- English Football League players
- 1971 births
- Living people
- Association football defenders
- Liverpool F.C. players
- Wigan Athletic F.C. players
- Oxford United F.C. players
- Shelbourne F.C. players
- Athlone Town A.F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- Republic of Ireland expatriate association footballers
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Irish expatriate sportspeople in England