<p>Collins, capped 39 times by Wales, was part of the West Ham side that narrowly escaped relegation from the Premier League in 2007.
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<p>"I enjoyed my time here so much that it wasn't a hard decision to come back.
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<p>"Everyone knew that I didn't really want to leave when I did in 2009 because I was enjoying my time here so much,Ray McDonald Jersey.
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<p>The 28-year-old will compete with James Tomkins and Winston Reid for a place in central defence.
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<p>"It's great to be back. Having been here before and coming back and seeing some of the same old faces is great," he told West Ham TV,Matt Schaub Jersey.
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<p>"I had a great affinity with the club and the fans when I was here the first time.
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<p>"As soon as I knew the interest was there from West Ham I couldn't wait to sign," he said.
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<p>"I can't wait to get cracking and show the fans that I am a better player now and can put in the performances on the pitch."</p>
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<p>West Ham have re-signed James Collins from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the London club have announced.</p>
<p>The Wales defender has agreed a four-year contract, three seasons after leaving Upton Park for the Midlands,Ray Rice Youth Jersey.
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