Samuel Jason "Sam" Collins (born 5 June 1977) is an English former footballer who played as a defender. His brother, Simon, is also a former professional footballer and manager.
He started his career with Huddersfield Town in 1997, alongside his brother, before he transferred to Bury in 1999. After three years he moved on to Port Vale, where he established himself as club captain and star defender. His performances earned him a move up to Hull City in 2006, though a series of knee injuries blighted his time at the club. Loaned to Swindon Town for a brief spell in 2007, the following year he signed permanently with Hartlepool United. Spending most of his career in the third tier of English football, he has been described as a "warrior" and as "the quintessential lower-league centre-back".
He was appointed caretaker-manager of Hartlepool United in October 2014, and then once again two months later.
Playing career
Huddersfield Town
Born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, Collins started his career at First Division club Huddersfield Town as a trainee. Brian Horton handed him his senior debut just as brother Simon, was leaving the club. He made 41 appearances in all competitions before leaving the club himself.
This is the list of Fremantle Football Club league players. It documents every player to have played at least one game in the Australian Football League for Fremantle since they entered the league in 1995. Only league games are included in the ordered list; players who were on the Fremantle playing list but only played in pre-season or scratch matches are listed separately at the end of the list.
Every player ever played
When multiple players made their debut in the same game, they have been ordered in the following manner:
Captain
Vice Captain
Ascending Jumper Numbers
Players in bold type are on the 2015 Fremantle Football Club playing list. Games and goals are correct to the end of the 2014 AFL season.
Listed players yet to play a senior game
Delisted players who did not play a senior game for Fremantle
See also
Category of Fremantle players, ordered alphabetically
Sam Collins on the tough times early days at FREO! #tommytalks
published: 18 Jun 2024
2020 Club Champion: Sam Collins
Sam Collins has taken out the SUNS 2020 Club Champion.
More at goldcoastfc.com.au
published: 30 Sep 2020
Sporting Excellence Sam Collins
published: 17 Dec 2019
One and only Sam Collins
Sunscribe before I eat your fries. Also he a class Boro academy
published: 21 Jul 2016
GFIS chit chats with Professional Footballer / Coach Sam Collins
Sam has his own very special Yoda visitor in this episode of chit chat. The conversation about Talent in academies, what it takes to make it in todays game. A great insight to the mindset of a former pro turned academy coach. GFIS talks Hartlepool United, working together and the mindset of players.
Sam Collins is an English professional football coach, manager and former player who played as a centre back. He played in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Bury, Port Vale, Hull City, Swindon Town and Hartlepool United, and managed in the Football League with Hartlepool United.
Currently academy Coach at Barnsley, he opens up about his coaching philosophy, character and the importance of creating a positive culture and environment.
https://youtu.be/SPwoNKPS3nw
#hartlepoolunited #bar...
published: 27 Jun 2020
Sam Collins: 2018 highlights
After an outstanding maiden season at Werribee, Sam Collins is off to join Josh Corbett at the Gold Coast Suns. Take a look at some of the 2018 Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner's best bits from a big year in defence.
published: 18 Oct 2018
Sam Collins on transfers
published: 09 Nov 2018
*committed* Men's Soccer | Sam Collins, South Africa | Goal Keeper | Recruit 2017
More information into: http://athletesusa.org/user/sam-collins
published: 22 Aug 2018
Interview: Sam Collins
Werribee recruit and former Fremantle Dockers defender Sam Collins discusses his journey from the VFL to the AFL and back and why he chose Avalon Airport Oval as his new home.
published: 15 Dec 2017
*committed* Men's Soccer | Sam Collins, South Africa | Goal Keeper | Recruit 2017
More information into: http://athletesusa.org/user/sam-collins
Sam has his own very special Yoda visitor in this episode of chit chat. The conversation about Talent in academies, what it takes to make it in todays game. A g...
Sam has his own very special Yoda visitor in this episode of chit chat. The conversation about Talent in academies, what it takes to make it in todays game. A great insight to the mindset of a former pro turned academy coach. GFIS talks Hartlepool United, working together and the mindset of players.
Sam Collins is an English professional football coach, manager and former player who played as a centre back. He played in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Bury, Port Vale, Hull City, Swindon Town and Hartlepool United, and managed in the Football League with Hartlepool United.
Currently academy Coach at Barnsley, he opens up about his coaching philosophy, character and the importance of creating a positive culture and environment.
https://youtu.be/SPwoNKPS3nw
#hartlepoolunited #barnsleyfc #yorkfc #culture #football #secretvisitor #workingfromhome #efl #coaching #academyfootball #optimalstate
#g10
Sam has his own very special Yoda visitor in this episode of chit chat. The conversation about Talent in academies, what it takes to make it in todays game. A great insight to the mindset of a former pro turned academy coach. GFIS talks Hartlepool United, working together and the mindset of players.
Sam Collins is an English professional football coach, manager and former player who played as a centre back. He played in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Bury, Port Vale, Hull City, Swindon Town and Hartlepool United, and managed in the Football League with Hartlepool United.
Currently academy Coach at Barnsley, he opens up about his coaching philosophy, character and the importance of creating a positive culture and environment.
https://youtu.be/SPwoNKPS3nw
#hartlepoolunited #barnsleyfc #yorkfc #culture #football #secretvisitor #workingfromhome #efl #coaching #academyfootball #optimalstate
#g10
After an outstanding maiden season at Werribee, Sam Collins is off to join Josh Corbett at the Gold Coast Suns. Take a look at some of the 2018 Bruce Montgomery...
After an outstanding maiden season at Werribee, Sam Collins is off to join Josh Corbett at the Gold Coast Suns. Take a look at some of the 2018 Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner's best bits from a big year in defence.
After an outstanding maiden season at Werribee, Sam Collins is off to join Josh Corbett at the Gold Coast Suns. Take a look at some of the 2018 Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner's best bits from a big year in defence.
Werribee recruit and former Fremantle Dockers defender Sam Collins discusses his journey from the VFL to the AFL and back and why he chose Avalon Airport Oval a...
Werribee recruit and former Fremantle Dockers defender Sam Collins discusses his journey from the VFL to the AFL and back and why he chose Avalon Airport Oval as his new home.
Werribee recruit and former Fremantle Dockers defender Sam Collins discusses his journey from the VFL to the AFL and back and why he chose Avalon Airport Oval as his new home.
Sam has his own very special Yoda visitor in this episode of chit chat. The conversation about Talent in academies, what it takes to make it in todays game. A great insight to the mindset of a former pro turned academy coach. GFIS talks Hartlepool United, working together and the mindset of players.
Sam Collins is an English professional football coach, manager and former player who played as a centre back. He played in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Bury, Port Vale, Hull City, Swindon Town and Hartlepool United, and managed in the Football League with Hartlepool United.
Currently academy Coach at Barnsley, he opens up about his coaching philosophy, character and the importance of creating a positive culture and environment.
https://youtu.be/SPwoNKPS3nw
#hartlepoolunited #barnsleyfc #yorkfc #culture #football #secretvisitor #workingfromhome #efl #coaching #academyfootball #optimalstate
#g10
After an outstanding maiden season at Werribee, Sam Collins is off to join Josh Corbett at the Gold Coast Suns. Take a look at some of the 2018 Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner's best bits from a big year in defence.
Werribee recruit and former Fremantle Dockers defender Sam Collins discusses his journey from the VFL to the AFL and back and why he chose Avalon Airport Oval as his new home.
Devil In The Lion's Den 2: 43 Trk 1 Sam Collins - vocal and slide guitar Recorded: April 23, 1927 in Richmond, Ind. or Chicago, Ill (12737-A) Black Patti Records 8025 mastering by Nick Perls Yazoo 1079 (1990) Transcriber: [email protected] My mama dead, Lord Papa can't be found My mama dead an, Lord Papa can't be found I ain't got me nobody Throw my arms around Yon' come the devil, we gonna Set this town on fire Yon' come the devil Gonna start this town on fire 'llow me a chance comes up Until I bid this town, goodbye I got ways like a devil Sleep in the lion's den I got ways like a devil Sleep in a lion's den Doggin' fer 'em, steal to get 'em Bought her ticket in Let me tell you, mama What you said last night Lay down on my bedside Try to treat me right Lord, I'm goin up the country But cryin won't make me stay I'm goin up the country Cryin' won't make me stay More you cry