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David Collins (footballer, born 1971)

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David Collins
Personal information
Full name David Collins
Date of birth (1971-10-30) 30 October 1971 (age 52)
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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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

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  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.