Steve Collis

Collis began his career at Barnet before signing for Nottingham Forest in 2000.

After failing to break into the first team at Nottingham Forest, Collis signed for Yeovil Town on a free transfer as a third choice keeper, going on to make over forty appearances for the South West outfit. During his stay at Yeovil, Collis spent short short loan spells at Tiverton Town and Aldershot Town with failed talks also from Exeter City. Collis acted as back up to Yeovil veteran Chris Weale who was much in favour at the time allowing Collis to only make appearances in cup matches. A hand injury to Weale during the 2004 season saw Collis make the most of his appearances however having been pushed back to the bench upon Weale’s return, Collis joined Southend as he was guaranteed a first team place.

After leaving Yeovil, Collis signed a two-year contract in 2006 to become Southend's first signing ahead of the new season in The Championship, but was released by the club at the end of the 2007–08 season.[2]

Following his spell at Southend, Collis signed for Crewe Alexandra as a replacement for departing goalkeeper Ben Williams.[3] His first game in goal saw him save a penalty. On 1 January 2010, Crewe agreed to terminate his contract after he had lost his place to on-loan keeper John Ruddy, allowing Collis to sign for Football League Championship side Bristol City.

Collis joined Torquay United on a seven-day emergency loan deal on 6 May 2010, for Torquay's final game of the season against Notts County. Collis was released by Bristol City at the end of the season.

Collis signed a short-term deal with Peterborough United on 6 August 2010. He was then released after his loan move to Northampton Town when Peterborough invested in Exeter City Keeper Paul Jones.

He signed for Macclesfield Town on 23 September 2011 on a short-term contract until January 2012 to provide cover for José Veiga.[4]

Collis was signed by Buxton[5] manager Martin McIntosh at the start of the 2012–13 season after participating in several pre-season matches for the Northern Premier League Premier Division side.

On 29 January, Rochdale lost their keeper as a late transfer so they were one keeper down. Their manager searched for a non-contract experienced keeper and went for the Buxton 31-year-old. Steve Collis therefore signed a short-term deal with Rochdale to take him to the summer. "Goalkeeper Steve Collis was drafted in on Thursday as a replacement for Ben Smith who has departed the club in a bid to find regular football closer to home. Hill explains more: "It is difficult with the 'keeper situation because you're either in goal or you're on the bench. As a centre half you may be able to play full back or in midfield so you've got alternatives, but it's not very often that a goalkeeper will get replaced. It was an ideal situation to get Steve here as he's got experience."