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Neill Collins reserves praise for Devante Cole after Tykes victory at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA34 hits
Barnsley boss Neill Collins praised in-form Devante Cole for his work rate after his sixth goal of the season helped fire them to a 2-0 win at struggling Cheltenham.Cole opened the scoring early in the second half after a slick counter-attack, with substitute Max Watters adding the second in stoppage time.Collins’ side were up against it for much of the first half, but a series of saves fr...Full Story »
Neill Collins talks up Barnsley hat-trick hero Devante Cole’s finishing
Posted Sunday, August 06, 2023 by PA34 hits
Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the finishing of hat-trick hero Devante Cole after Port Vale were thumped 7-0 in his first game in charge.Liam Kitching, Jon Russell and debutant Andrew Dallas also got on the scoresheet, with Vale defender Dan Jones turning into his own net before the break.Collins said: “The way he took his goals were clinical. For me Devante scored them when we ...Full Story »
Joey Barton confident of keeping hold of star striker Aaron Collins
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA62 hits
Joey Barton is confident Bristol Rovers can keep hold of Aaron Collins after the Welshman produced another match-winning performance, with the Pirates boss valuing his star striker in the £5million bracket.Collins opened the scoring in the 25th minute against Cheltenham and then set up Rovers’ second for strike partner Josh Coburn just before half-time in the 2-1 victory.Collins&rsqu...Full Story »
Aaron Collins shines again as Bristol Rovers bounce back with Cheltenham win
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA33 hits
Aaron Collins was on the scoresheet again as Bristol Rovers started the new year with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cheltenham at the Memorial Stadium.Looking to bounce back from successive losses, Joey Barton’s side took the lead after 25 minutes when Collins clipped home a delightful Sam Finley through ball for his 13th league goal of the campaign.Collins then turned provider as Rovers ...Full Story »
Joey Barton hails ‘class act’ Aaron Collins after late Bristol Rovers winner
Posted Sunday, December 11, 2022 by PA0 hits
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton praised match-winner Aaron Collins after the striker’s late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Port Vale at The Memorial Ground.Collins’ dramatic 87th-minute clincher meant Barton’s 100th game in charge of Rovers ended on a high and his boss was quick to pay tribute to the Wales international hopeful, who now has 11 goals to his credit this seaso...Full Story »
Aaron Collins hits late winner for Bristol Rovers against Port Vale
Posted Sunday, December 11, 2022 by PA34 hits
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton was able to celebrate his 100th game in charge in style as Aaron Collins’ late strike gave his side a 1-0 win over Port Vale at The Memorial Ground.It had looked as though Barton’s landmark afternoon was destined to end in frustration until Collins took centre stage after 87 minutes, expertly beating Vale goalkeeper Jack Stevens with a left-footed s...Full Story »
Archie Collins the late hero as Exeter edge
Posted Sunday, November 06, 2022 by PA24 hits
Archie Collins stunned Port Vale with a crackerjack 89th-minute goal to secure a 3-2 FA Cup first-round victory for Exeter City over their League One rivals at Vale Park.Hosts Vale thought they had secured a replay when Dan Butterworth side-footed home a low cross from substitute Mal Benning with three minutes remaining.But Collins bent home from 25 yards to earn Gary Caldwell a first win as Exe...Full Story »
Joey Barton hails all-round game of Bristol Rovers ‘talisman’ Aaron Collins
Posted Sunday, October 16, 2022 by PA32 hits
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton praised Aaron Collins for his attitude and quality after the in-form front man netted a brace in a 4-1 win at Cheltenham.Collins struck twice in the first half to take his tally for the season to eight and he also set one up for Antony Evans as the Pirates ran riot at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium to lead 4-0 at the break.Liam Sercombe pulled one back from the pen...Full Story »
Aaron Collins double helps Bristol Rovers continue revival with Cheltenham win
Posted Sunday, October 16, 2022 by PA31 hits
Aaron Collins scored twice as Bristol Rovers continued their resurgent form by cruising to a 4-1 win at Cheltenham.Joey Barton’s side were 4-0 up at half-time and they made it three League One wins in a row to climb into the top half of the table.Collins opened the scoring after 15 minutes, capitalising on miscommunication between Robins goalkeeper Luke Southwood and Ryan Jackson and finis...Full Story »
James Collins brace gives Paul Warne winning start at Derby
Posted Sunday, October 02, 2022 by PA28 hits
Derby begun life under new manager Paul Warne with a 2-0 victory at Cambridge thanks to two goals from James Collins.Nathaniel Mendez-Laing fired wide in the opening moments for the away side, while the hosts threatened in the 34th minute when Shilow Tracey’s corner fell to Jack Lankester, who shot wide on the turn.Four minutes later Cambridge had goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov to thank to keepi...Full Story »
Brad Collins to sit out Barnsley’s home game against Charlton
Posted Thursday, September 22, 2022 by PA31 hits
Goalkeeper Brad Collins will miss out for Barnsley when they host Charlton.He sustained a head injury against Cambridge last weekend and, despite manager Michael Duff confirming that there is no underlying damage, the goalkeeper will miss the clash.Fellow shot-stopper Jack Walton could be available to deputise between the sticks for the Tykes after recovering from a back injury.Liam Kitching wil...Full Story »
Nathan Collins’ only regret is his goal did not earn Republic win over Ukraine
Posted Wednesday, June 15, 2022 by PA44 hits
Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins left Lodz with his only regret that his stunning solo goal could not secure a Nations League win against Ukraine.The Burnley centre-half scythed his way through the Ukrainian defence, evading three challenges before stabbing home with the outside of his right foot to give Ireland a first-half lead which was cancelled out by Artem Dovbyk after the resta...Full Story »
Nathan Collins stunner helps Ireland earn creditable draw with Ukraine
Posted Wednesday, June 15, 2022 by PA51 hits
Defender Nathan Collins scored a sensational solo goal as the Republic of Ireland emerged from their Nations League clash with Ukraine with a creditable draw.The 21-year-old Burnley centre-half wove his way through the home side’s mesmerised ranks before firing past stranded goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk with the outside of his right foot in front of a largely stunned crowd of 10,641 in the Pol...Full Story »
Aaron Collins hat-trick boosts Bristol Rovers’ promotion hopes
Posted Sunday, May 01, 2022 by PA35 hits
Hat-trick hero Aaron Collins snatched a late winner as promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers twice overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Rochdale 4-3 and improve their hopes of promotion from Sky Bet League Two.Dale took a two-goal lead into the break after Luke Charman netted in the ninth minute and added a second eight minutes later.Rovers improved after the break and Sam Finley brought them back i...Full Story »
Brad Collins set to miss out for Barnsley against Swansea
Posted Friday, April 15, 2022 by PA66 hits
Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi looks set to be without goalkeeper Brad Collins for the trip to South Wales to face Swansea.Collins suffered a shoulder injury during a 4-1 defeat at Millwall last weekend, being forced off midway through the first-half.Jack Walton went on for Collins and is poised to start on Friday, but two of Asbaghi’s outfield players – Michal Helik and Cauley Woodrow &...Full Story »
Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson spark Bristol Rovers with superb goals
Posted Sunday, March 13, 2022 by PA45 hits
Brilliant first-half goals from Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson set play-off hopefuls Bristol Rovers on course for a 3-0 win over Harrogate at the Memorial Stadium.Having been second best for the first half-hour, the home side struck twice in thrilling fashion before the break, Collins finding the top corner with a 25-yard drive to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.Six minutes later on-loan ...Full Story »
Late Aaron Collins header sees Bristol Rovers snatch win at home to Walsall
Posted Sunday, January 30, 2022 by PA43 hits
Aaron Collins headed a 90th-minute winner to give 10-man Bristol Rovers a 1-0 victory over Walsall at the Memorial Stadium.Joey Barton’s men created what few first-half chances there were, Luke Thomas forcing Carl Rushworth to save at the second attempt after 18 minutes, with the ball finally being held on the line.The hosts then went a man down after 38 minutes when right-back Luca Hoole ...Full Story »
Joey Barton hails Aaron Collins after his brace in Rovers’ win over Rochdale
Posted Sunday, December 12, 2021 by PA51 hits
Joey Barton praised the resilience of Bristol Rovers striker Aaron Collins after his two goals helped sink battling Rochdale in a 4-2 win.Rovers went ahead in the 10th minute when Antony Evans curled a free-kick beyond the reach of Jay Lynch and were two up in the 51st minute through Collins’ 25-yard rocket.But Rochdale replied nine minutes later when Jake Beesley flicked home a Corey O&rs...Full Story »
Aaron Collins at the double as Bristol Rovers beat Rochdale
Posted Sunday, December 12, 2021 by PA33 hits
Aaron Collins netted twice as Bristol Rovers beat Rochdale 4-2 in a League Two thriller at the Memorial Stadium.Rovers went ahead in the 10th minute when Antony Evans curled a sweet free-kick beyond the reach of Jay Lynch from 20 yards after a foul by Eoghan O’Connell on Collins.The hosts increased their lead in the 51st minute through a 25-yard rocket from Collins. But Rochdale replied ni...Full Story »
Steve Morison credits pep talk to James Collins for comeback victory at Preston
Posted Sunday, November 21, 2021 by PA49 hits
Steve Morison credited his own pep talk to super substitute James Collins with sowing the seeds for Cardiff’s 2-1 Championship comeback win over Preston.Second-half strikes from Mark McGuinness and Collins helped the Bluebirds take three points in Morison’s first game as permanent manager.And it seems the new City chief, who took four points from a possible nine as caretaker, had a d...Full Story »
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