In a new football interview, Nathan Collins — captain of both Brentford and the Republic of Ireland — says he is dreaming of Europe with his club and the World Cup with his country. The conversation is part of a new interview series that explores mindset, motivation and defining moments in players’ careers.
Football Interview Details
The Football Interview is billed as a series of in-depth conversations hosted by Kelly Somers. Interviews will drop on weekends and the programme will be broadcast on One at the scheduled slot noted by the series. In the programme, Collins reflects on his season and what it means to lead both his club and his national side.
Captaincy, Club Form and Ireland’s Play-Off Hopes
Collins holds the captain’s armband at Brentford while also captaining the Republic of Ireland. He told the interviewer he is aiming for European qualification with Brentford and the World Cup with Ireland. Brentford sit seventh in the Premier League despite losing long-time manager Thomas Frank and two strikers, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa, over the summer. Ireland are preparing for play-offs later this month with hopes of reaching their first World Cup since 2002; one account of the campaign highlights a dramatic late win over Hungary that triggered wild celebrations.
Personal Background and Defining Moments
Now 24, Collins moved to England aged 15 and comes from a footballing family; his father played for Oxford United and his mother flies in for every Brentford match. He recalls formative memories of playing both football and Gaelic football as a child and reflects on the emotional high of international moments, including the evening in November when Ireland beat Hungary with virtually the last kick of the game. The interview series promises more personal reflections and career highs from Collins and other big names in the sport.
Fans looking for the interview should look for the scheduled weekend broadcast and the wider series drops on weekend platforms identified by the programme.
