| Tony Collins 16:12 - Mar 21 with 5502 views | fermin |
Just noticed that our League Cup final manager, Tony Collins, was 90 on Saturday.
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A bit before my time but I did meet him briefly at the centenary celebrations in the Town Hall. |  | | |  |
| Tony Collins on 20:56 - Mar 21 with 5284 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. |  | | |
| Tony Collins on 04:50 - Mar 22 with 5146 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! |  | | |
| Tony Collins on 09:22 - Mar 22 with 5061 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 |  |
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| Tony Collins on 09:57 - Mar 22 with 5031 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. |  |
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| Tony Collins on 18:02 - Mar 22 with 4881 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. | | | |
| Tony Collins on 20:45 - Mar 22 with 4815 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. | | | |
| Tony Collins on 07:45 - Mar 23 with 4737 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. |  | | |
| Tony Collins on 09:16 - Mar 23 with 4690 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 | | | |
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