Second Cardiff Defender to join Hammers

By James Truby
July 1 2005

James Collins will join Danny Gabbidon at West Ham after Cardiff City accepted an offer from the Irons. Collins will undergo a medical in a deal which make him the fourth Cardiff employee to join West Ham in the past few weeks.

Collins nearly joined earlier this year but an offer of £750,000 was turned down by the Bluebirds, however the cash strapped Welsh club have debts of £30 million and this time Pardew's advances could not be ignored.
Both Collins and Gabbidon are expected to be formally unveiled early next week.

Danny Gabbidon Factfile;

Born: Cwmbran

Position: Central Defender/Right Back

DOB: 8 Aug 1979

Height: 5 10

Previous Clubs: West Brom



James Collins Factfile;

Born Newport

Position: Defender

DOB: 23 Aug 1983

Height: 6 2

Previous Clubs: None