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Aidan Collins (Irish footballer)
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Aidan Collins is an Irish footballer currently playing for League of Ireland
First Division club Monaghan United. Collins plays as a central defender and also has experience playing in midfield.
and made his debut for the club on the last day of the 2004 season in a 1-1 draw against Cork City. Despite numerous impressive performances for Bohs, the prospect of regular first team football at Dalymount Park
was unachievable for Collins due to persistent injuries. Collins became surplus to requirements at Bohemians for the 2007 season and as a result he made the short journey across the northside of Dublin to sign for rivals Shelbourne
in February 2007. Despite his injury problems of the past, some Bohs fans were not pleased to hear that Collins been allowed to leave on a permanent deal. Collins made his Shelbourne league debut against Kilkenny City
at Buckley Park
on 30 March 2007. Collins' first goal for Shelbourne was a stunning 25 yard strike against Limerick 37 at Tolka Park
on 1 September 2007, the first goal of a 4-0 victory for Shels. His time at Shelbourne had been frustrating, with good form being broken up by injuries. Collins' season was hampered by niggling injuries including a dislocated shoulder suffered against Kildare County
in May 2007 which ruled the defender out of action for 3 months. Despite showing numerous flashes of his undoubted talent, Collins was released by Shelbourne at the end of the 2007 season. Collins made 18 league and cup appearances and scored one goal during the 2007 Season
for Shelbourne. Collins joined newly formed Sporting Fingal
in February 2008 where he spent one season. Following a break from League of Ireland football in 2009, Collins joined Monaghan United for their forthcoming First Division campaign.
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
First Division club Monaghan United. Collins plays as a central defender and also has experience playing in midfield.
Career
Aidan began his senior career at BohemiansBohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
and made his debut for the club on the last day of the 2004 season in a 1-1 draw against Cork City. Despite numerous impressive performances for Bohs, the prospect of regular first team football at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
was unachievable for Collins due to persistent injuries. Collins became surplus to requirements at Bohemians for the 2007 season and as a result he made the short journey across the northside of Dublin to sign for rivals Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
in February 2007. Despite his injury problems of the past, some Bohs fans were not pleased to hear that Collins been allowed to leave on a permanent deal. Collins made his Shelbourne league debut against Kilkenny City
Kilkenny City A.F.C.
Kilkenny City A.F.C. was an Irish football club. The club played in the First Division of the League of Ireland until 18 January 2008 when they announced that they resigned their position in the league citing “lack of finance, poor results and paltry attendances”.The club hails from Kilkenny and...
at Buckley Park
Buckley Park
Buckley Park is a multi-purpose stadium on the Callan road Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. Kilkenny City purchased of land from a local farmer by the name of Mick Murphy for £16,000. The ground was originally called Tenney Park. It is currently used for football matches and was the home stadium...
on 30 March 2007. Collins' first goal for Shelbourne was a stunning 25 yard strike against Limerick 37 at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
on 1 September 2007, the first goal of a 4-0 victory for Shels. His time at Shelbourne had been frustrating, with good form being broken up by injuries. Collins' season was hampered by niggling injuries including a dislocated shoulder suffered against Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
in May 2007 which ruled the defender out of action for 3 months. Despite showing numerous flashes of his undoubted talent, Collins was released by Shelbourne at the end of the 2007 season. Collins made 18 league and cup appearances and scored one goal during the 2007 Season
Shelbourne F.C. Season 2007
In the 2007 season, Shelbourne finished 5th in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial partners:-Coaching and Medical staff:-Exodus:This is the squad that completed the 2006 season, winning the Premier Division in the process....
for Shelbourne. Collins joined newly formed Sporting Fingal
Sporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
in February 2008 where he spent one season. Following a break from League of Ireland football in 2009, Collins joined Monaghan United for their forthcoming First Division campaign.