David Collins (footballer, born 1971)
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 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) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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 was also a footballer who played in the League of Ireland Premier Division for UCD and 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.
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