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 (age 53)
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]