At Stoke, Collins made four appearances in 1998–99 but struggled to become a regular and spent the 1999–2000 season on loan at Cambridge United. He failed to make an appearance for Cambridge and after one FA Cup match in 2000–01 he was released by the club.
At Stoke, Collins made four appearances in 1998–99 but had trouble establishing himself as a regular player and spent the 1999–2000 season on loan at Cambridge United. He did not play for Cambridge and after one FA Cup match in 2000–01 was released by the club.