13 Facts About Eamonn Collins

Eamonn Anthony Stephen Collins was born on 22 October 1965 and is an Irish retired footballer and football manager, who is a players' agent.

Eamonn Collins played for the Republic of Ireland at the 1984 UEFA European Under-18 Championship and the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Eamonn Collins signed apprenticeship forms with Blackpool in April 1980 and became a member of the club's youth team, playing in the under-18 league.

Eamonn Collins was surpassed as the UK's youngest ever footballer in September 2022 by 13-year-old Christopher Atherton of Glenavon, Northern Ireland, though Eamonn Collins retains the record in England.

Eamonn Collins only made the one appearance for Blackpool, and in December 1981, he moved to Southampton, where Alan Ball was now playing.

Eamonn Collins continued to play regularly for the reserves, but being short and lightweight, he lacked the muscle to force himself into the first team.

Whilst with the Saints, Eamonn Collins was called up to join the Republic of Ireland squad for the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship held in the Soviet Union from August to September 1985.

In May 1986, Eamonn Collins moved to Portsmouth where Alan Ball was now manager.

Eamonn Collins left Portsmouth in April 1989, moving on to Colchester United to be re-united with Alan Ball, who was then the assistant to Jock Wallace.

In July 1992, Eamonn Collins was re-united with Ball when he returned to Exeter City.

Eamonn Collins remained with the Tiverton based club until December 1996.

Eamonn Collins subsequently returned to his native Ireland to live.

However, despite a League of Ireland Cup win and an FAI Cup final appearance, after just over a year in charge, Eamonn Collins quit St Patrick's in May 2004 with the club second from bottom in the League of Ireland Premier Division.