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]

David Collins
Personal information
Full name David Collins
Date of birth (1971-10-30) 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)
1991–1992Wigan 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

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 First Division side UCD.[2]


References

  1. "DAVID COLLINS". Neil Brown. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. ""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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