In the semi-final played at neutral Firhill he picked up an injury that essentially ended his involvement in the fixture.
Collings was signed by Queen of the South manager George Farm[3] when the Dumfries club were in Scotland's top division.
Collings was paid a retainer of £5 per week for remaining with Cambuslang ahead of joining Queens in the close season to start his career as a full-time footballer.
Collings was an attacking midfielder of the old school – one who was as happy exchanging lumps with opposing defenders as sticking the ball in the net.
[5] In Queens' first 2 seasons after Collings' breakthrough (1964–65 and 1965–66) they missed out on promotion back to Scotland's top flight by one place by finishing third.
Collings also scored to put Stranraer 1–0 ahead against Celtic in the League Cup at Stair Park in 1972.
After having been presented with the title on the Saturday evening of the season end dinner and dance Collings was told on the following Monday that he was being released by the club.