Lee Collins: Mansfield Town sign Northampton Town defender

Lee Collins started his career at Wolves but never featured in the first team

Mansfield Town have signed defender Lee Collins on a free transfer.

The 26-year-old was a free agent having not been offered new terms by Northampton Town for next season.

Collins has played more than 300 games during a career which has included a four-year spell at Port Vale and two seasons with the Cobblers.

"Lee has a vast amount of experience and is a great age. He was ever present last season and knows the league inside out," said manager Adam Murray.

"To bring Lee in to the building is a big one for us. As a defender, he competes but he can play too. He's quick and he's also a leader, so we've got a real all-round package."