First team appearances were a rarity for Matty Collins at Swansea

Ex-Swansea City midfielder Matty Collins has joined Welsh Premier side Haverfordwest County.

The 24-year-old left the Swans this month after failing to make an impact in his three years there.

"My club have great ambitions and this signing underlines that fact," said County manager Derek Brazil.

"A player of his quality would be a great asset to any Welsh Premier club and it is a great compliment that he has chosen to join us."

The former Welsh Under-21 international signed for the Swans in the summer of 2007 from Premier League side Fulham.

Fulham had paid Swindon Town £250,000 for the Merthyr-born product as a 15-year-old, but like so many youngsters moving to a big club he found it difficult to force his way into the first team.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman offered Collins a new contract, but at 21 he felt he needed to start playing regular first team football and signed for the Swans instead.

But Collins made just six league and cup appearances for the Swans under two different managers, plus three appearances on loan for Wrexham.

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