James M Collins
| Born | 23 August 1983, Newport |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
James emerged as one of several promising youngsters at Cardiff City in 2000-01 making his senior debut when he came off the subs' bench to replace Robbie Earnshaw in the closing minutes of the FA cup first round tie against Bristol Rovers.
James is a strong central defender who has also been switched to play as a striker. He was capped for Wales at Under-17 and Under-18 levels during the 2000-01 season.
James' contract at Cardiff City was extended to June 2008 in January 2005.
He joined West Ham United with his Cardiff colleague Danny Gabbidon for a combined fee of £3million.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 05 Apr 2001 | 05 Jul 2005 | |
| West Ham United | 05 Jul 2005 | 01 Sep 2009 | |
| Aston Villa | 01 Sep 2009 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2000 | Bristol Rovers | 5-1 | Ninian Park | FA Cup | 1st Round |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Torquay United | 4-1 | Plainmoor | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion | 0-2 | Withdean Stadium | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st Round - Southern Section |
| 16 Jan 2001 | Crewe Alexandra | 1-2 | Gresty Road | FA Cup | 3rd Round Replay |
| 01 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town | 1-3 | Whaddon Road | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Darlington | 0-2 | Feethams Ground | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Rushden and Diamonds | 7-1 | Ninian Park | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st Round - Southern Section |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Peterborough United | 1-3 | Ninian Park | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd Round - Southern Section |
| 07 Nov 2001 | Bury | 0-3 | Gigg Lane | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Tiverton Town | 3-1 | Ninian Park | FA Cup | 1st Round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Colchester United | 1-1 | Ninian Park | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Notts County | 0-0 | Meadow Lane | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Tranmere Rovers | 1-3 | Prenton Park | FA Cup | 4th Round |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Wigan Athletic | 0-4 | JJB Stadium | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Oldham Athletic | 7-1 | Boundary Park | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | Wrexham | 3-2 | Ninian Park | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Tranmere Rovers | 1-0 | Prenton Park | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2002 | Stoke City | 2-1 | Britannia Stadium | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi Final 1st Leg |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Oldham Athletic | 2-1 | Boundary Park | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Exeter City | 3-0 | St James' Park, Exeter | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd Round - Southern Section |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Tranmere Rovers | 2-2 | Prenton Park | FA Cup | 1st Round |
| 26 Nov 2002 | Tranmere Rovers | 2-1 | Ninian Park | FA Cup | 1st Round Replay |
| 10 Dec 2002 | AFC Bournemouth | 1-2 | Fitness First Stadium | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter Final - Southern Section |
| 15 Jan 2003 | Coventry City | 0-3 | Highfield Road | FA Cup | 3rd Round Replay |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Brentford | 2-0 | Griffin Park | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Rotherham United | 0-0 | Millmoor | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Leyton Orient | 4-1 | Ninian Park | Carling Cup | 1st Round |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Derby County | 4-1 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Walsall | 1-1 | Bescot Stadium | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Gillingham | 5-0 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Reading | 1-2 | Madejski Stadium | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Sheffield United | 3-5 | Bramall Lane | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Crewe Alexandra | 3-0 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | West Ham United | 0-0 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | Watford | 3-0 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Burnley | 1-1 | Turf Moor | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Crewe Alexandra | 1-0 | Gresty Road | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Sheffield United | 2-1 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Gillingham | 2-1 | Priestfield Stadium | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2004 | Millwall | 0-0 | The New Den | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Crystal Palace | 0-2 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Apr 2004 | Wigan Athletic | 0-3 | JJB Stadium | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Burnley | 2-0 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Preston North End | 2-2 | Deepdale | League Division 1 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Wimbledon | 1-1 | Ninian Park | League Division 1 | |
| 09 May 2004 | Ipswich Town | 1-1 | Portman Road | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Aug 2004 | Crewe Alexandra | 2-2 | Gresty Road | League Championship | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | Plymouth Argyle | 0-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Ipswich Town | 1-3 | Portman Road | League Championship | |
| 24 Aug 2004 | Kidderminster Harriers | 3-3 | Aggborough | Carling Cup | 1st Round |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Stoke City | 0-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 21 Sep 2004 | Milton Keynes Dons | 4-1 | National Hockey Stadium | Carling Cup | 2nd Round |
| 26 Oct 2004 | AFC Bournemouth | 3-3 | Fitness First Stadium | Carling Cup | 3rd Round |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Leicester City | 0-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 02 Nov 2004 | West Ham United | 4-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 06 Nov 2004 | Rotherham United | 2-2 | Millmoor | League Championship | |
| 09 Nov 2004 | Portsmouth | 0-2 | Ninian Park | Carling Cup | 4th Round |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Reading | 1-2 | Madejski Stadium | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2004 | Preston North End | 0-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Queens Park Rangers | 0-1 | Loftus Road | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Gillingham | 3-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Sunderland | 0-2 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 18 Dec 2004 | Sheffield United | 1-2 | Bramall Lane | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Watford | 0-0 | Vicarage Road | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Derby County | 1-0 | Pride Park | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | Nottingham Forest | 3-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 08 Jan 2005 | Blackburn Rovers | 1-1 | Ninian Park | FA Cup | 3rd Round |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Leeds United | 1-1 | Elland Road | League Championship | |
| 19 Jan 2005 | Blackburn Rovers | 2-3 | Ewood Park | FA Cup | 3rd Round Replay |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Burnley | 2-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 06 Feb 2005 | West Ham United | 0-1 | Upton Park | League Championship | |
| 12 Feb 2005 | Brighton and Hove Albion | 2-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Millwall | 0-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Sheffield United | 1-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Coventry City | 1-1 | Highfield Road | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2005 | Ipswich Town | 0-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 19 Mar 2005 | Crewe Alexandra | 1-1 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 02 Apr 2005 | Plymouth Argyle | 1-1 | Home Park | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2005 | Stoke City | 3-1 | Britannia Stadium | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2005 | Wigan Athletic | 0-2 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Preston North End | 0-3 | Deepdale | League Championship | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Leicester City | 1-1 | Walkers Stadium | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Reading | 2-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Gillingham | 1-1 | Priestfield Stadium | League Championship | |
| 08 May 2005 | Queens Park Rangers | 1-0 | Ninian Park | League Championship |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2000 - 2001 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2000 - 2001 | Cardiff City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000 - 2001 | Cardiff City | League Division 3 | 3 |
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| 2000 - 2001 | Wales | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Cardiff City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 | 2 | 5 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Wales | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | 3 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Cardiff City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 | 2 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | 2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Cardiff City | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | Cardiff City | League Division 1 | 15 | 5 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Wales | International | 2 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Cardiff City | Carling Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 32 | 2 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Wales | International | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Wales | UEFA Under-19 | 3 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Wales | International | 2 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | West Ham United | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | West Ham United | Premier League | 13 | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Wales | European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Wales | International | 3 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | West Ham United | Premier League | 16 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | West Ham United | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Wales | European Championship | 5 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | West Ham United | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | West Ham United | Premier League | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Wales | International | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | West Ham United | Premier League | 17 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 5 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 26 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Wales | International | 2 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | West Ham United | Premier League | 3 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 31 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Wales | European Championship | 4 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Wales | Nations Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 20 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.