Gordon Ferguson's Biography

John Collins former Captain of Celtic & Scotland's National Team,

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Gordon Ferguson (Fergie) is one of the most enthusiatic young coaches I've come across. His passion for football shines through in his coaching and he clearly has a great understanding of youngsters and how to get the best from them.

Football, or soccer in the States, is a simple game, often made difficult by coaches.

I have always lived by the three A's - Attitude, Ability and Ambition and that is something Fergie and I share. We look for a good attitude, and try and encourage people to develop their ambition, with good coaching, the ability will just keep on improving.

What is important, though, is that you enjoy playing football, whether you go on to represent your country or just play in the park with your friends. Fergie and I take enjoying football seriously.

You will enjoy learning the game through Fergie's Soccer Academy.

John Collins

Celtic, Monaco, Everton, Fulham & Scotland

John Collins started his career as an apprentice with Hibernian Football Club in Edinburgh before joining his boyhood hero's, Celtic in Glasgow.

After six years in Glasgow, he was signed by the French club Monaco, where he played under French legend Jean Tigana.

He returned to England to play in the English Premiership with Everton for 2 yrs.

John then joined Fulham, where he led the team's promotion into the Premiership.

John also captained Scotland and scored a memorable penalty against the mighty Brazil in the 1998 World Cup in France. You can catch John on Setanta TV & Sky Sports in England reporting and commentating on Games. John is the current coach of the Belgium side Charrelio. Collins retired from football in 2004 and now splits living between Edinburgh, Scotland Monaca, France.