Collins: Life's better under McLeish and I want a new contract at Villa

Defender James Collins has spelt out his desire to sign a new contract at Aston Villa.Collins joined Villa two years ago from West Ham and is keen to tie up his long-term future with the club.The Wales international has formed a solid partnership with Richard Dunne and has impressed new Villa boss Alex McLeish. Going nowhere: Collins wants to remain at Villa Park for the forseeableCollins told Villa's website: 'I'd love to extend my contract here and stay at Villa as long as I can.'As long as the manager is happy and the fans are then I'd like to stay here as long as possible. I've only just turned 28 so I think my best years are definitely still in front of me.'I am not too bothered about how much I have left on my current deal. Heads up: Villa have made a steady start to the season 'It's more about if I'm performing well and the club want to give me a new contract that would be great, becauseI would love to stay as long as possible.'I am enjoying my time here and enjoying playing under the current manager. Since I've been here everyone has been great.'My family have settled in the area so if the opportunity was to come I'd love to sign another contract.' Reborn: Collins' Villa career was on the rocks before McLeish arrived Warnock reveals Villa frustration after Houllier froze him outIreland can creep under the radar to Euro 2012 - and that suits Shay Given just fineClick here for the latest Premier League table, fixtures and results All the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion

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