Tony Collins 16:12 - Mar 21 with 5022 views | fermin | Just noticed that our League Cup final manager, Tony Collins, was 90 on Saturday. https://twitter.com/footballmantc A bit before my time but I did meet him briefly at the centenary celebrations in the Town Hall. | ![](/images/avatars/1236.gif) | | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Tony Collins on 20:56 - Mar 21 with 4804 views | D_Dale | One of Dale's better managers who served for several seasons. And not a bad player, quite tall for a winger, his usual position in those days. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Tony Collins on 04:50 - Mar 22 with 4666 views | Albert_Whitehurst | Tony Collins used to scout for Dale also didn't he? Wonder what his connection is with Gordon McQueen? I met him at a Dale game a few years back as he himself does a bit of scouting. Lovely fella, happy to chat. Happy belated birthday to Tony! | ![](/images/avatars/5129.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Tony Collins on 09:22 - Mar 22 with 4581 views | D_Alien |
Tony Collins on 04:50 - Mar 22 by Albert_Whitehurst | Tony Collins used to scout for Dale also didn't he? Wonder what his connection is with Gordon McQueen? I met him at a Dale game a few years back as he himself does a bit of scouting. Lovely fella, happy to chat. Happy belated birthday to Tony! |
After his time at Dale as a player then manager he scouted for Man U, hence the McQueen connection | ![](/images/avatars/1219.gif) |
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Tony Collins on 09:57 - Mar 22 with 4551 views | SuddenLad |
Tony Collins on 09:22 - Mar 22 by D_Alien | After his time at Dale as a player then manager he scouted for Man U, hence the McQueen connection |
Yes he did and he also had conections with Leeds United in some capacity. I think Tony Collins' son was on Leeds United books for a time when he was in his youth. Tony Collins is a absolute gentleman and did a great job in his time at Spotland. | ![](/images/avatars/5895.gif) |
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Tony Collins on 18:02 - Mar 22 with 4401 views | kirbys | Its wonderful to see these recollections of a great player and manager. Can anyone recollect the goal he scored from a corner kick - I fancy it was against Crystal Palace but someone will correct me if I am wrong. At that match me and my mate stood at the barrier at the corner flag. As Tony placed the ball for the kick, I yelled to him "make it a good one Tony". He obliged by scoring adding "was that good enough son"? Moments to savour thanks to players like him. Happy birthday Tony. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Tony Collins on 20:45 - Mar 22 with 4335 views | mingthemerciless | He worked wonders on a real shoe string in the 1960's. Signing some players that are still talked about at the club. Big Reg being the outstanding one. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Tony Collins on 07:45 - Mar 23 with 4257 views | Meanwood |
Tony Collins on 09:57 - Mar 22 by SuddenLad | Yes he did and he also had conections with Leeds United in some capacity. I think Tony Collins' son was on Leeds United books for a time when he was in his youth. Tony Collins is a absolute gentleman and did a great job in his time at Spotland. |
Son called Andy, worked in a bank in town and was a DJ on the side. Good player but not sure about on Leeds books, although possible. Lovely family, Tony is a proper Gent. | ![](/images/avatars/10941.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Tony Collins on 09:16 - Mar 23 with 4210 views | robbowood | Wasn't he also the first black manager in the English Football League and also Crystal Palace's first black player? I never saw him but what he did for the club surely makes him one of our finest managers | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
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