Ex Cardiff City striker told last year:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:11 am
James Collins has revealed he was informed last year he would not be a part of Cardiff City's long-term plans under Steve Morison.
Collins signed a two-year deal at League 1 Derby County on Wednesday in a deal understood to be a free transfer, having been informed he was surplus to requirements at Cardiff City Stadium, and he says he can't wait to start a new chapter in his career.
"I’m really excited and I’m desperate to get back playing football again and scoring goals," he said.
"I’m really excited to be here. The training ground is great and I’ve played at the stadium loads of times so I know how much of a good atmosphere it is and I’m looking forward to the challenge."
Speaking specifically about his exit from the capital, he added: "I spoke to the manager at Cardiff last year and he explained to me that he wanted to go down a different route which is fine.
"It’s football and it happens and this move happened during the summer. There were talks and interest and I spoke to the manager about the move.
"A lot of players I know have signed for the club so that was a big factor and we’ve built a great squad here so far so I’m excited to come here and be a part of it."
Collins signed a two-year deal at League 1 Derby County on Wednesday in a deal understood to be a free transfer, having been informed he was surplus to requirements at Cardiff City Stadium, and he says he can't wait to start a new chapter in his career.
"I’m really excited and I’m desperate to get back playing football again and scoring goals," he said.
"I’m really excited to be here. The training ground is great and I’ve played at the stadium loads of times so I know how much of a good atmosphere it is and I’m looking forward to the challenge."
Speaking specifically about his exit from the capital, he added: "I spoke to the manager at Cardiff last year and he explained to me that he wanted to go down a different route which is fine.
"It’s football and it happens and this move happened during the summer. There were talks and interest and I spoke to the manager about the move.
"A lot of players I know have signed for the club so that was a big factor and we’ve built a great squad here so far so I’m excited to come here and be a part of it."
Re: Ex Cardiff City striker told last year:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:22 am
Seems like an honest hardworking professional. Just didn't work out with us and we need better.
He could've come out and slagged the club off like others. Good luck to him.
He could've come out and slagged the club off like others. Good luck to him.
Re: Ex Cardiff City striker told last year:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:27 am
jimmy_rat wrote:Seems like an honest hardworking professional. Just didn't work out with us and we need better.
He could've come out and slagged the club off like others. Good luck to him.
Agree; he's beem very professuonal in his time here. It simply didn't work out and I wish him well at Derby County
Re: Ex Cardiff City striker told last year:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 8:20 am
jimmy_rat wrote:Seems like an honest hardworking professional. Just didn't work out with us and we need better.
He could've come out and slagged the club off like others. Good luck to him.
Totally agree with everything you’ve said.
Good luck to Collins.
Re: Ex Cardiff City striker told last year:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 8:59 am
We'll draw them in a cup and he'll score a couple against us. 