Aston Villa signing this 6ft 4in experienced giant would be a major boost in their promotion chase

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Why Aston Villa should ditch James Collins for Younes Kaboul According to the Mirror, Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has stated that James Collins might still have a future at Villa Park after tearing his £50,000 contract. The 35-year-old centre-back, who is currently without a club after being released by West Ham at the end … Read more

A no-brainer: With over 100 games for Aston Villa, this veteran star would be perfect for Dean Smith

Why signing James Collins is a no-brainer for Dean Smith and Aston Villa As per a report on Express & Star, Championship club Aston Villa are ready to offer ex-West Ham centre-back James Collins a short-term deal once he proves his fitness to the club. The 35-year-old is currently training at Villa since mid-September and manager … Read more

Signing any of these free agents could seriously boost Leeds’ chances of promotion – Agreed?

Three free-agent centre-backs Leeds United must consider now Leeds United have been hit with injuries lately and the list just keeps piling. The latest to enter the treatment room is defender Pontus Jansson, leaving manager Marcelo Bielsa with Liam Cooper as the only first-choice centre-back option. Luke Ayling is ruled out for two months with … Read more

Opinion: Dean Smith can easily solve Aston Villa’s defensive problems by signing this 35-year-old veteran

Why Aston Villa should hand a short-term deal to James Collins According to a report from Birmingham Live, new Aston Villa boss Dean Smith will assess James Collins and decide whether to hand him a contract or not. The veteran centre-back remains a free agent after leaving West Ham at the end of last season. He … Read more

9.1 clearances, 1.2 tackles – Aston Villa could land a defensive beast by signing this 35-year-old

Why Aston Villa are doing the right thing by signing James Collins According to reports in the Sun, Aston Villa have taken James Collins on trial and plan to sign him for free this season. The Welshman left West Ham United in the summer and snubbed a move to Ipswich Town. He could well return … Read more

With 214 appearances for West Ham, Pellegrini shouldn’t think twice about sign this talented free agent

Why West Ham should bring James Collins back at the club The manner in which James Collins exited West Ham, surely that isn’t what he would have wanted after serving the club for so long. Collins was shown the door in May after West Ham decided not to extend his contract and informed the same through … Read more

Brighton boss Hughton wants to sign a winger and centre-back – here are 2 quality options to consider

Brighton boss Chris Hughton

Two players Chris Hughton must sign to complete his Brighton squad According to a report, Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton wants to sign a winger and a centre-back before the transfer window slams shut. Brighton have been one of the busiest Premier League sides in the summer transfer window as Hughton prepares his … Read more

Why Rangers should dodge this 34-year-old Welsh bullet to avoid another Bruno Alves scenario

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has turned his attention towards West Ham United defender James Collins, according to a report from Scottish outlet Daily Record.   The Gers have had a busy start to the summer, having already made three signings since the Liverpool legend’s appointment, with Scott Arfield, Allan McGregor and Jamie Murphy all moving to the Ibrox.   The former England … Read more

Why West Ham United should keep hold of £2million Brighton target and not let him go

Why West Ham Should Keep Hold Of James Collins Despite Brighton Interest James Collins’ first appearance for West Ham came way back in 2005 and after leaving for Aston Villa in 2009, he returned to West Ham in 2012. The Welsh international clearly loves the East London club, however, as things stand, he may well … Read more