Former Swan joins the Bluebirds
Friday 20 August 2010
Matty CollinsHAVERFORDWEST County have signed former Wales squad member and Swansea City midfielder Matty Collins, who had been linked with a move to Neath.
Merthyr-born Collins is equally at home anywhere in midfield and also played at right-back when Roberto Martinez waas in charge at the Liberty Stadium.
Released by new manager Brendan Rogers earlier this month, Collins is expected to make his Bluebirds' debut away at Prestatyn Town on Saturday.
"My club have great ambitions and this signing underlines that fact. My negotiations with Matty were very straightforward," says County boss Derek Brazil.
"It is good to deal with a player who is motivated not purely by money. A player of his quality would be a great asset to any Welsh Premier club and it is a great compliment that he has chosen to join us."
The 24-year-old Collins has represented Wales at Under 17,19 and 21 levels and was also included in the full Welsh squad against Georgia two years ago.
He has also played for Swindon Town, Fulham and Wrexham, where he spent a period on loan.