John Collins (footballer, born 1968)
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John Angus Paul Collins (born 31 January 1968) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Angus Paul Collins[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1968-01-31) 31 January 1968 (age 56)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Galashiels,[2] Scotland | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder[2] | ||
Youth career | |||
1980–1984 | Hutchison Vale | ||
1984–1985 | Hibernian | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1985–1990 | Hibernian | 163 | (15) |
1990–1996 | Celtic | 221 | (47) |
1996–1998 | Monaco | 53 | (7) |
1998–2000 | Everton | 53 | (3) |
2000–2003 | Fulham | 65 | (3) |
Total | 555 | (75) | |
International career | |||
1987–1989 | Scotland U21[4] | 8 | (0) |
1988–1999 | Scotland | 58 | (12) |
1990[5] | SFA (SFL centenary) | 1 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2006–2007 | Hibernian | ||
2008–2009 | Charleroi | ||
2012–2013 | Livingston (director of football) | ||
2014–2016 | Celtic (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He played for Hibernian, Celtic, AS Monaco, Everton and Fulham in a 19-year career. Collins also represented Scotland 58 times, scoring in the opening match of the 1998 FIFA World Cup against Brazil.
He started his coaching career as manager of Hibernian, winning the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final, but resigned later that year. He then had a brief spell as manager of Charleroi in 2009. Collins was appointed director of football at Livingston in February 2012, but resigned a year later. He then assisted Ronny Deila at Celtic for two years. Collins has also worked in media coverage of football.