Source: Daily_Mail
Collins follows Kenwyne and commits future to Sunderland
Sunderland[LNB]defender Danny Collins has been rewarded for his form with a new two-and-a-half-year contract. [LNB]The 28-year-old Welshman has started 25 of the club's 28 games so far this season at either left-back or centre-half and has proved himself a key member of the team under both Roy Keane and his successor, Ricky Sbragia. [LNB] Impressive: Sunderland's Danny Collins[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Premier League plea to close the window as Given and N'Zogbia want out of Toon[LNB]Sack the boss? West Ham, Newcastle, Spurs, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Blackburn all changed bosses - but did a change do them good?[LNB]SUNDERLAND FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]Collins, who will now remain at the Stadium of Light until the end of the 2010-11 season, said: 'I'm happy here and it's good to sign for another few seasons. I think the club is going places.'[LNB]Manager Ricky Sbragia said: 'It's great to tie Danny down to a longer deal and we're delighted he wants to be a part of our long-term plans here. [LNB]'Danny has been one of the most consistent players at the club in recent seasons, showing versatility by playing in both left-back and central defensive positions, and while playing very well he also gives us valuable options at the back, so this is great news for the club.'[LNB]The Wales international joined the Black Cats for a bargain £140,000 from Chester in October 2004 and has since made 143 appearances. [LNB]He becomes the second player to commit his future to the club this week following striker Kenwyne Jones' decision to sign a new four and a half-year deal. [LNB] [LNB]
