Former Port Vale defender Lee Collins passes away
Lee Collins passes away: sad news as Yeovil Town confirm that the former Valiants defender has died aged just 32 years of age.
Vale fans – share your thoughts and tributes to the former Vale defender. Scroll down to post a comment in this article.
Collins was the current Yeovil Town captain and the club confirmed the news in a statement saying:
“All at Yeovil Town Football Club are mourning the loss of club captain Lee Collins.
“Lee sadly passed away yesterday and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
“We ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this time.
“The club will make no further comment at this time.
“Our game with Altrincham tomorrow has been postponed.”
Lee Collins at Vale Park
Lee Collins at Vale ParkTime at club: 2008-2012
Games played: 163
Goals: 4
The defender spent four years at Vale Park between 2008 and 2012. He initially joined on loan from Wolverhampton Wnaderers in a move that was so successful it was made into a permanent transfer. Collins went on to make a total of 163 appearances and score four goals at the club. He was sold to Barnsley in 2012 as the financially challenged club tried to raise some revenue. Collins then went on to have spells with Northampton Town, Mansfield Town, Forest Green Rovers and Yeovil Town. He made a total of 470 appearances, scoring eight times.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with his friends and family at this sad time.
Lee Collins – 1988 to 2021 – RIP Forever Valiant
Port Vale fans – share your thoughts and tributes to the former Vale defender. Scroll down to post a comment in this article.
Derek Moreton
1st April 2021 @ 4:05 pm
Sad to hear about the loss of Lee Collins. A cultured and athletic footballer who was a character and skilful player.
Condolences to all his family and friends at this sad time. R.I.P.
Caz Wainwright
1st April 2021 @ 6:21 pm
So very very sad. Lee was a lovely lad and always had time for a chat. My thoughts are with his his loved ones and especially to his wife and girls.
RIP Lee
Ardwick whites
2nd April 2021 @ 8:38 pm
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Anthony Cheetham
3rd April 2021 @ 8:57 pm
So young, Not just a loss to the family but to sport of football, I enjoyed his time here at Vale park ,
R I P.