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on-Trent, England (Sports Network) - Stoke City defender Danny Collins has been loaned to Championship side West Ham until the end of the season.

Collins spent most of the first part of the season on loan at Ipswich Town, but has only appeared in three games in all competitions for the Potters and will now join West Ham for the rest of the campaign.

The 31-year-old will be eligible to join the Hammers for this Saturday's match against Doncaster.