Danny Collins

Danny Collins

Daniel Lewis "Danny" Collins (born 6 August 1980) is a Welsh footballer currently playing for Nottingham Forest. Collins also plays for the Wales national football team as a defender.

Collins started his career in the Welsh leagues with Mold Alexandra and Buckley Town before joining Chester City in 1996. His first two seasons at Chester saw him make 20 appearances, during the 2002–03 season he went on loan to non-league side Vauxhall Motors. Following his return to Chester, Collins became a regular in the side and produced some fine performances which attracted the attention of Sunderland who brought him for £140,000. Collins spent five years in the North East making over 150 appearances and earning two promotions to the Premier League during that time. In August 2009 Collins joined Stoke City for £2.75 million and played at left back for the "Potters". After losing his place in the squad he joined Ipswich Town on loan in September 2011 and then West Ham United in March 2012. He signed for Nottingham Forest on in July 2012.

He has also been capped for England C on six occasions before being called up to the Welsh national side.