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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton | 3 - 2 | Hartlepool |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sam Collins |
| Age | 34 |
| Club | Hartlepool United |
| Position | Defender |
| Squad No | 5 |
| Born | Pontefract, England |
| Height | 1.88m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull City | Hartlepool United | 31 Jan 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Hull City | Swindon Town | 28 Sep 2007 | Loan : Expired |
| Hull City | 1 Jan 2006 | £ 65,000 | |
| Bury | Out | 24 Apr 2002 | Undisclosed |
| Huddersfield Town | Bury | 1 Jul 1999 | Undisclosed |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower League 1 | Hartlepool United | 35 (1) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
9th May 2011
Hartlepool captain Sam Collins is delighted to have signed a new contract with the League One side.
15th March 2011
Hartlepool skipper Sam Collins has rubbished rumours suggesting he is set to retire at the end of the season.
13th January 2011
Hartlepool first-team coach Mick Wadsworth has scooped the League One Manager of the Month award for December.
10th January 2011
Hartlepool boss Mick Wadsworth will delve into the loan market to find cover for injured skipper Sam Collins.
29th October 2009
Sam Collins is putting his faith in Hartlepool's strikers to build on the current solid foundations at the back.
26th March 2008
Hartlepool have received a boost after learning Sam Collins did not break any ribs against Yeovil.