Jamilu Collins

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11-02-25, 11:16
The Lone Gunman

Jamilu Collins

Whatever happened to him? He appears to have been frozen out of the first team picture completely.

He was last sighted as an unused sub in the home defeat to Preston two months ago on 11/12/2024.

Collins has played a grand total of 167 minutes this season spread over just three Championship appearances.

I'm guessing he was expected to leave in January but it didn't work out.
11-02-25, 11:22
Rock_Flock_of_Five

Re: Jamilu Collins

I'm sure I read on the other board about an alleged incident, whereby Collins was said to have headbutted Alnwick.

Not sure how much truth there is in this.
11-02-25, 11:34
Undercoverinwurzelland

Re: Jamilu Collins

WOL said last week there's still a chance he could leave as some other transfer windows are still open.
11-02-25, 11:35
Hilts

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five

I'm sure I read on the other board about an alleged incident, whereby Collins was said to have headbutted Alnwick.

Not sure how much truth there is in this.

Must be true if on the other board.
11-02-25, 11:37
Undercoverinwurzelland

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland

WOL said last week there's still a chance he could leave as some other transfer windows are still open.

"As for outgoings, though, there was one player notably still left in the building when the clock struck 11pm on Monday in the form of Jamilu Collins. It is understood the Nigeria international is not in the plans moving forward and he could still leave, with other countries' transfer windows, such as Portugal, Turkey and the MLS, still open.

“At the moment, JC is searching for another club," Riza said of Collins.

"We’ve had good, honest chats. The windows are not closed abroad so things might still happen there. In the meantime, he’ll continue to act professionally and train in order to play games. I'm not sure what will happen with that.” "
11-02-25, 12:04
North Cardiff Blue

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five

I'm sure I read on the other board about an alleged incident, whereby Collins was said to have headbutted Alnwick.

Not sure how much truth there is in this.

Something has happened for him to completely drop out of favour and the whole squad.
11-02-25, 12:33
Rock_Flock_of_Five

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilts

Must be true if on the other board.

Which is why I said "alleged".
11-02-25, 17:56
J R Hartley

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

Something has happened for him to completely drop out of favour and the whole squad.

He’s shit. That’s what’s happened.
11-02-25, 19:46
Eric the Half a Bee

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by J R Hartley

He’s shit. That’s what’s happened.

A few seasons ago, when he played those few games at the start of the season, most seemed to think we'd signed Roberto Carlos.
11-02-25, 21:43
Pedro de la Rosa

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

A few seasons ago, when he played those few games at the start of the season, most seemed to think we'd signed Roberto Carlos.

Then he did his ACL. 30 year olds with serious knee injuries don't usually get faster. He was awful away to Reading in that first season, too
11-02-25, 23:14
ToTaL ITK

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

A few seasons ago, when he played those few games at the start of the season, most seemed to think we'd signed Roberto Carlos.

You can't trust our lot tho. Carlos is 51! would probably fit in at 75k a match tho
12-02-25, 07:22
Eric the Half a Bee

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK

You can't trust our lot tho. Carlos is 51! would probably fit in at 75k a match tho

If Warnock came back he'd sign him on a 4 year deal
12-02-25, 08:39
goats

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

A few seasons ago, when he played those few games at the start of the season, most seemed to think we'd signed Roberto Carlos.

We have a great habit of seeing a player look decent when he arrives and then he’s turned into a dithering wreck….daaland being the latest to achieve the badge
12-02-25, 09:22
Wales-Bales

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilts

Must be true if on the other board.

A friend of a friend's brother-in-law's cousin saw him do it.
12-02-25, 10:02
Enoch Mort

Re: Jamilu Collins

I saw Collins at the Vale Hotel a few weeks ago. He was coming out the door that leads to the coffee shop and gym in the main building. He was in his training kit, he was on his own. There were no City players out on the grass at the training area.
12-02-25, 11:42
North Cardiff Blue

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by J R Hartley

He’s shit. That’s what’s happened.

:hehe:
12-02-25, 17:41
Bobby Dandruff

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilts

Must be true if on the other board.

Lol
06-03-25, 19:22
North Cardiff Blue

Re: Jamilu Collins

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/vide...a-cc2bf408ded3

14:21 Training with the 21's if he needs too, well out in the cold.
07-03-25, 07:52
Bobby Dandruff

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilts

Must be true if on the other board.

:-)
08-03-25, 08:47
Stanmore Bluebird

Re: Jamilu Collins

Why haven’t we simply cancelled his contract as we did with others who misbehaved such as Menzies Laing and Marlon Romeo?
08-03-25, 09:36
jon1959

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanmore Bluebird

Why haven’t we simply cancelled his contract as we did with others who misbehaved such as Menzies Laing and Marlon Romeo?

How did Jamilu Collins misbehave?
08-03-25, 09:45
FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanmore Bluebird

Why haven’t we simply cancelled his contract as we did with others who misbehaved such as Menzies Laing and Marlon Romeo?

If there was any truth to the rumour, they probably would have. He's not in the squad because, as others have said, he's shit and his attitude is poor.

They probably offered to pay him up but he's obviously happy to rot in the reserves and pick up his salary til the end of the season. Unfortunately not much the club can do about that.
08-03-25, 10:44
WJ99mobile

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

A few seasons ago, when he played those few games at the start of the season, most seemed to think we'd signed Roberto Carlos.

His first few games he did really well
08-03-25, 10:58
Tuerto

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

A few seasons ago, when he played those few games at the start of the season, most seemed to think we'd signed Roberto Carlos.

Yup, and people were pining for his return from injury. I sort of get that, but you know the drill on here Eric. Look at young Reindorf after his little cameo against Bristol Rovers in the League (friendly game) cup back in August. Some posters were losing their shit over the fact that he looked enthusiastic, and were then calling for his inclusion in the first team squads, or to actually start games, when it was obvious that he was incredibly raw. That's how it is on here though, hardly any balance.
08-03-25, 13:55
splott parker

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuerto

Yup, and people were pining for his return from injury. I sort of get that, but you know the drill on here Eric. Look at young Reindorf after his little cameo against Bristol Rovers in the League (friendly game) cup back in August. Some posters were losing their shit over the fact that he looked enthusiastic, and were then calling for his inclusion in the first team squads, or to actually start games, when it was obvious that he was incredibly raw. That's how it is on here though, hardly any balance.

C’mon now, we had Kanga up front at the time, Reindorf had to be a better option. Waldorf, Statler’s Muppet mate, would have been a better option thinking about it.
08-03-25, 14:04
Hilts

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by splott parker

C’mon now, we had Kanga up front at the time, Reindorf had to be a better option. Waldorf, Statler’s Muppet mate, would have been a better option thinking about it.

That's right. A corner flag would have been a better option than Kanga. So of course Reindorf was a better option.
08-03-25, 16:01
Tuerto

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by splott parker

C’mon now, we had Kanga up front at the time, Reindorf had to be a better option. Waldorf, Statler’s Muppet mate, would have been a better option thinking about it.

Yes, although that still doesn't mean that Reindorf was even close to ready for championship football, which was the point i was making.
09-03-25, 14:30
splott parker

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuerto

Yes, although that still doesn't mean that Reindorf was even close to ready for championship football, which was the point i was making.

He wasn’t, but what were the other options? Sometimes it comes off throwing a youngster in, how else would you know if he was up to it? A ‘sink or swim’ situation does come off on occasions. Training through the week won’t always show if a youngster is ready, chucking them in, especially when they can’t do any worse than what they’re replacing is worth it.
09-03-25, 15:07
Tuerto

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by splott parker

He wasn’t, but what were the other options? Sometimes it comes off throwing a youngster in, how else would you know if he was up to it? A ‘sink or swim’ situation does come off on occasions. Training through the week won’t always show if a youngster is ready, chucking them in, especially when they can’t do any worse than what they’re replacing is worth it.

I'm not talking about options though, i'm talking about whether he was ready or not. Was he a better option than Kanga? yes, but only marginally, and that's not a criticism of Reindoff, he just wasn't ready for it, no shame in that, and by the looks of things, after his brief appearances for the club, they came to the conclusion that he wasn't ready yet, that's why he's at Bristol Rovers. My point i that some fans go way over the top about young players, i find it a bit cringe, and i'd rather talk young players down a bit. Ashford has hit a bit of a wall, tiredness, never being in this situation before, coming down off his relative success over the past few months. It happens, and we've seen it happen before. Players coming through need time and patience to develop and mature.
09-03-25, 17:47
splott parker

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'm not talking about options though, i'm talking about whether he was ready or not. Was he a better option than Kanga? yes, but only marginally, and that's not a criticism of Reindoff, he just wasn't ready for it, no shame in that, and by the looks of things, after his brief appearances for the club, they came to the conclusion that he wasn't ready yet, that's why he's at Bristol Rovers. My point i that some fans go way over the top about young players, i find it a bit cringe, and i'd rather talk young players down a bit. Ashford has hit a bit of a wall, tiredness, never being in this situation before, coming down off his relative success over the past few months. It happens, and we've seen it happen before. Players coming through need time and patience to develop and mature.

But they still need the initial breakthrough and current circumstances are requiring us to try different options, more so during our chaotic start to this season. I think fans clamouring for Reindorf’s inclusion was an optimistic cry for help more than anything else.
09-03-25, 18:08
Jimmy the Jock

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by splott parker

But they still need the initial breakthrough and current circumstances are requiring us to try different options, more so during our chaotic start to this season. I think fans clamouring for Reindorf’s inclusion was an optimistic cry for help more than anything else.

He looked very quick and capable when we rallied against a very good Southampton side in the cup.

When he was brought on recently in a league game he looked like a rabbit in the headlights , he was far from ready
09-03-25, 18:30
splott parker

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock

He looked very quick and capable when we rallied against a very good Southampton side in the cup.

When he was brought on recently in a league game he looked like a rabbit in the headlights , he was far from ready

As I said Jim, due to our awful start, we were ready to cling to any hope. That game against Southampton gave that glimmer of hope and Reindorf was the main protagonist. If he hadn’t have been tried, whether ready or not, and the Kanga striker situation had continued, as it did to a certain extent, we’d have had a right to be a bit pissed off. Reindorf didn’t solve the problem but it had to be attempted.
09-03-25, 18:32
olderblue

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'm not talking about options though, i'm talking about whether he was ready or not. Was he a better option than Kanga? yes, but only marginally, and that's not a criticism of Reindoff, he just wasn't ready for it, no shame in that, and by the looks of things, after his brief appearances for the club, they came to the conclusion that he wasn't ready yet, that's why he's at Bristol Rovers. My point i that some fans go way over the top about young players, i find it a bit cringe, and i'd rather talk young players down a bit. Ashford has hit a bit of a wall, tiredness, never being in this situation before, coming down off his relative success over the past few months. It happens, and we've seen it happen before. Players coming through need time and patience to develop and mature.

A better option than Kanga?
The friggin corner flag moved quicker and it had a hamstring injury
09-03-25, 18:37
olderblue

Re: Jamilu Collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by splott parker

As I said Jim, due to our awful start, we were ready to cling to any hope. That game against Southampton gave that glimmer of hope and Reindorf was the main protagonist. If he hadn’t have been tried, whether ready or not, and the Kanga striker situation had continued, as it did to a certain extent, we’d have had a right to be a bit pissed off. Reindorf didn’t solve the problem but it had to be attempted.

We were desperate for any alternative to Kanga and it was worth a shot
As it stands it looks like he’s not ready for a struggling Rovers side, but such was the desperation situation then, that he was being championed as an alternative option because at least he looked like he was interested in playing for us rather than moving slower than a statue

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