1994. He remained with the Tiverton based club until December 1996. He subsequently returned to his native Ireland to live. During his playing career he also played in Denmark and Norway. Coaching and managerial career In 1999, he joined his home-town club St Patrick's Athletic as assistant manager to Pat Dolan, succeeding him as manager in February 2003, signing a two-year contract with the Richmond Park outfit. It was the dream job for Collins, the son of a former St. Patrick's chairman and brother of two former players. However, despite a League of Ireland Cup win and an FAI Cup final appearance, after just over a year in charge, Collins quit St Patrick's in May 2004 with the club second from bottom in the League of Ireland Premier Division. On his departure, chairman Andy O'Callaghan expressed his hope that Collins would change his mind, saying; "We've left the door open for Eamonn to come back. People are talking to him and praying he will change his mind." In the event, Collins joined rivals Shelbourne as assistant to Pat Fenlon on 31 May 2004. Collins left Shelbourne following Fenlon's resignation in December 2006. Soon after leaving Shelbourne, Collins was established as a player's agent. and is now on FIFA's list of registered agents. Amongst his clients is Keith Fahey, who was transferred from St Patrick's to Birmingham City in January 2009. His son Joe and nephew Michael both played for the U17 Republic of Ireland national football team. Honours Colchester United Conference National: 1991-92 FA Trophy: 1992 St. Patrick's Athletic League of Ireland Cup: 2003 References External links Colchester United profile Colchester United Appearances Data 1965 births Living people Association footballers from Dublin (city) Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland youth international footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers English Football League players Blackpool F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players Farnborough F.C. players Elmore F.C. managers League of Ireland managers St Patrick's Athletic F.C. managers Association football agents Crediton United A.F.C. players Elmore F.C. players Association football midfielders Republic of Ireland football managers