James Collins fired in twice as Crawley claimed only their second victory in nine Sky Bet League Two games with a 2-0 win at Crewe. The Red Devils were the better of two sides desperately out of form and in Collins had their match-winner. Crewe, under the spotlight for off-the-pitch headlines, are fighting to keep skipper Ryan Lowe from taking up the offer of a coaching post at Bury. The veter...Full Story »

James Collins' late penalty denied Hartlepool their first Sky Bet League Two home win of the season as Crawley earned a 1-1 draw at the Northern Gas & Power Stadium. Collins thundered home his spot-kick with 16 minutes remaining to ensure the spoils were shared after Lewis Alessandra's first goal for the club put Pools ahead. Hartlepool did not look like a side with such a poor home record...Full Story »

Danny Rose bagged his first goal for Sky Bet League Two leaders Northampton as they beat Wycombe 1-0 at Sixfields. The Cobblers completely dominated the first half with James Collins off target with a couple of efforts and Ricky Holmes flashing a shot wide. Wycombe's Anthony Stewart headed over from a corner as the visitors struggled to create any opportunities from open play. Chairboys goalk...Full Story »

Northampton winger Alfie Potter may be looking at a return to first-team action against Morecambe after more than three weeks out with a rib injury. Potter last played on December 28, but was an unused substitute in Northampton's FA Cup loss to MK Dons on Tuesday. James Collins and Lee Martin will return, after being cup-tied last time out, though the midfield duo of Lawson D'Ath (groin) and P...Full Story »

Skipper James Collins fired a fine equaliser as Shrewsbury held high-flying Gillingham to an entertaining 2-2 draw at a wet and windy Greenhous Meadow. Shrewsbury took the lead in the 31st minute when Ian Black's free-kick was headed into his own net by Gillingham defender Deji Oshilaja. Gills responded impressively and forced a string of fine saves from home goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler, who p...Full Story »

James Collins' crisp finish ensured Shrewsbury came through a tricky FA Cup first-round tie at Gainsborough Trinity unscathed. The visiting skipper struck in the 71st minute to break the National League North club's resistance, firing into the bottom corner on the edge of the box after being teed up by substitute Scott Vernon to seal a 1-0 win. Aside from an early Abu Ogogo header, which flash...Full Story »

Three-goal top scorer James Collins is pushing for a Shrewsbury recall against Blackpool. Tyrone Barnett has been preferred ahead of the former Swindon striker but boss Micky Mellon admitted he is close to a return. "James has been making players know if you don't do things right, you will get walloped," he told the Shropshire Star. James Wesolowski is out for the season with a knee injury a...Full Story »

James Collins scored the equaliser as Shrewsbury earned a deserved 1-1 draw at Oldham. Liam Kelly despatched a 52nd-minute penalty to open the scoring after David Dunn was tripped in the box by Shrewsbury full-back Matt Tootle. But Collins levelled in the 70th minute, latching on to a goal kick from Jayson Leutwiler and skipping round goalkeeper Joel Coleman to roll home with his left foot. J...Full Story »

George Taft scored the first goal of his career to clinch a 1-0 win for Burton over promotion rivals Shrewsbury. The young defender struck on the hour-mark to end Shrewsbury's run of five successive clean sheets. Burton's Jon McLaughlin was the busier of the two goalkeepers as the visitors controlled the first half. He was tested by two James Collins headers in the early stages and also cover...Full Story »

Shrewsbury went top of League Two with a comfortable 2-0 win over Oxford at the Kassam Stadium. Two goals in five minutes early in the game guaranteed a stroll for the Shrews, who made it four league games without defeat. James Collins opened the scoring in the 13th minute from Scott Vernon's cross after U's midfielder Michael Collins miscontrolled the ball near the centre circle. The visitor...Full Story »