Ted Collins (footballer, born 1882)

Edward Collins (1882–1955) was an English footballer who played as a defender for Bilston United, Birmingham Veritas, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sunbeam Motors, Newport County, and Hednesford Town.

Career Collins played for Bilston United, Birmingham Veritas, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He played for Wolves in the 1908 FA Cup final as they beat Newcastle United 3–1 at Crystal Palace. He joined Port Vale as a guest in September 1916. He made his debut at right-back in a 0–0 draw with Liverpool at the Athletic Ground in a Football League, Lancashire Regional Section match on 9 September. He became a regular in the first-team and played in a 2–2 home draw with Bury two weeks later despite having worked through the previous night until 6 am in Wolverhampton. He left Port Vale in September 1917, and later played for Sunbeam Motors, Newport County, and Hednesford Town. He died in 1955.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWolverhampton Wanderers1907–08Second Division330704001908–09Second Division370203901909–10Second Division290103001910–11Second Division360303901911–12Second Division370404101912–13Second Division380204001913–14Second Division370203901914–15Second Division37020390Total28402303070

Honours Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup: 1908

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