After a poor start to the 2012 season, whilst lying in last position in the league table, on 18 June 2012, Monaghan United announced their withdrawal from the League of Ireland citing financial reasons as the main factor in their decision. Collins was released as a free agent.
After a disappointing start to the 2012 season, when they were in last place in the league table, on June 18, 2012, Monaghan United declared their withdrawal from the League of Ireland due to financial reasons as the primary reason for their decision. Collins was released as an independent agent.