Bluebirds Swoop for Versatile Swan

Haverfordwest County have swooped to sign former Wales squad member Matty Collins to boost their squad in advance of Saturday's long trip to Prestatyn.

Collins is equally at home anywhere in the midfield and was also used as a right-back under Roberto Martinez at the Liberty Stadium, but after his chances were limited under Paolo Sousa, he was released by new Swans' boss Brendan Rogers earlier this month.

"(We) are delighted to announce the signature of Matty Collins who recently left Swansea City by mutual consent;" said the club website this afternoon in making the

It is good to deal with a player who is motivated not purely by money. A player of his quality would be a great asset to any WPL club and it is a great compliment that he has chosen to join us.

Merthyr born Collins has represented his country at Under 17,19 and 21 levels and was also included in the full Welsh squad against Georgia almost two years ago today in August 2008. His other previous clubs were Swindon Town, Fulham and Wrexham (loan).

County manager, Derek Brazil said; "My club have great ambitions and this signing underlines that fact. My negotiations with Matty were very straightforward.

"It is good to deal with a player who is motivated not purely by money. A player of his quality would be a great asset to any WPL club and it is a great compliment that he has chosen to join us."

Chairman, Rob Summons added; "Matty just wants to play football regularly and, of course, we are pleased to give him that opportunity. I know that he will prove to be a great acquisition for Haverfordwest County and he is assured of a very warm welcome at our Club."

Collins has already appeared once at the Bridge Meadow Stadium this season in a friendly for the Swans against his new team and his excellent performance that evening certainly stood our for his new manager.