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James Collins
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If I’m not in the Championship I won’t get picked for Ireland, says Collins

June 18, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on If I’m not in the Championship I won’t get picked for Ireland, says Collins

James Collins has started to think about international football again – but knows that his Republic of Ireland future depends on Luton staying in the Championship. The Hatters hitman scored on his full international debut […]

James Collins right)
Luton Town news

Jones: We need to embrace players like Collins – they’re very refreshing in the modern era

September 12, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Jones: We need to embrace players like Collins – they’re very refreshing in the modern era

James Collins is a refreshing player in the modern era, according to Luton manager Graeme Jones, who says the striker will come back from his dream Ireland debut and benefit his club side even more.  […]

James Collins
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Opinion: James Collins is everything that’s good about Luton Town right now

September 11, 2019 Kevin Harper Comments Off on Opinion: James Collins is everything that’s good about Luton Town right now

When it comes to international football I am 100 per cent English, but I do take a keen interest in the home nations sides, even more so when there is a chance that a Luton […]

James Collins
Luton Town news

James Collins on Ireland debut goal: ‘I don’t think it could have gone any better’

September 10, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on James Collins on Ireland debut goal: ‘I don’t think it could have gone any better’

Luton striker James Collins said it was an ‘absolutely amazing feeling’ to mark his Republic of Ireland debut with a goal in tonight’s 3-1 friendly win over Bulgaria. The forward, who has scored 49 times […]

James Collins
Luton Town news

Video: James Collins nets on Ireland debut as Hatters stars hail the striker

September 10, 2019 James Cunliffe 1

Luton hotshot James Collins tonight scored on his senior Republic of Ireland debut to help them to a 3-1 friendly victory over Bulgaria in Dublin. The striker, who was named as a substitute, replaced Stoke’s […]

James Collins
Luton Town news

Video: Ireland debut for James Collins would be ‘dream come true’

September 10, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Video: Ireland debut for James Collins would be ‘dream come true’

Luton striker James Collins is set to make his senior Republic of Ireland debut tonight against Bulgaria in Dublin and he revealed that earning his first cap would be a ‘dream come true’. The 28-year-old […]

James Collins in action against Barnsley
Luton Town news

James Collins set for Ireland debut as he takes confidence from call-up over Southampton striker

September 9, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on James Collins set for Ireland debut as he takes confidence from call-up over Southampton striker

James Collins has said it’s a ‘confidence booster’ to get a Republic of Ireland call-up ahead of Southampton striker Shane Long, as the Luton hotshot looks set to make his senior international debut tomorrow. The […]

James Collins
Luton Town news

Collins gets late Republic of Ireland call-up

September 1, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Collins gets late Republic of Ireland call-up

Luton hotshot James Collins has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad, days after he left out of the 25-man set-up for two forthcoming internationals. The striker, who scored his third of the campaign […]

James Collins looks for an opening against Sheffield Wednesday
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Collins misses out on Ireland squad but Luton boss says he’s ‘exceptional’

August 30, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Collins misses out on Ireland squad but Luton boss says he’s ‘exceptional’

James Collins has missed out on the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifier, but club boss Graeme Jones can’t praise the striker highly enough for his work as a Luton player. […]

James Collins
Luton Town news

Collins named in Ireland squad for Euro 2020 qualifier

August 16, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Collins named in Ireland squad for Euro 2020 qualifier

Luton striker James Collins has been named in the Republic of Irelands’ provisional squad for next month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland and a friendly against Bulgaria. The Hatters hotshot is yet to make his […]

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