John W. Collins (footballer)

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This is about the British footballer; for information about the American Chess teacher see John W. Collins.

John William Collins (born Chiswick, Middlesex, August 10, 1942) was a footballer with QPR.

He signed in 1959 and made his debut in a 1-0 win against Barnsley in April 1960. He played inside-left and went on to play 218 league games for Queens Park Rangers scoring 46 league goals.

John transferred to Oldham Athletic in 1966 and later had spells at Reading, Luton Town and Cambridge United.