Brewers land Collins on loan

15 October 2010 13:02
urton have completed the signing of Aston Villa striker James Collins on an initial month-long loan deal.[LNB] The 19-year-old is part of Villa's reserve side and has also been selected for international duty with the Republic of Ireland's Under-21 squad.[LNB]Collins enjoyed a three-month loan spell with Darlington last term where he scored twice in eight appearances for the then-League Two club.[LNB]Manager Paul Peschisolido told Albion's official website: "I've been to watch James on quite a few occasions this season. He's a big lad and he's got a great attitude. If we get the ball in the box I think he'll get on the end of things.[LNB]"Everyone at Aston Villa speaks very highly of the boy. He's got that hunger to succeed and that goes a long way. He's still a young lad and it'll take him time to settle though."

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