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 | (1971-10-30) 30 October 1971 (age 50) | ||
| 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 | |||
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]