James Collins relishing Mick McCarthy reunion at Cardiff

The striker has been reunited with the manager who handed him his Ireland debut, Mick McCarthy, ahead of the Championship season kicking off Friday

James Collins: Looking forward to a fresh challenge. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Starting a promotion party for Cardiff City and ruining Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebrations in Portugal are the twin targets for James Collins over the next month.

The striker has been reunited with the manager who handed him his Ireland debut, Mick McCarthy, ahead of the Championship season kicking off on Friday before a full crowd at home to Barnsley.