The Welsh international joins the Hammers as defensive cover following a head injury for Winston Reid’s on international duty with New Zealand.
Speaking to West Ham TV Collins admitted he was here to get some games under his belt and try to help the Hammers secure promotion.
“West Ham are going well in the league and looking for promotion,” said Collins. “They are having a good season so this was a chance for me to come out on loan and get some games in.
“I’ve won the Championship twice, the first in 2005 and then in 2007, so it would be nice to complete a hat-trick. It’ll be a battle but with the position West Ham are in, the finishing line is there and hopefully we can achieve promotion over the next 12 games.”
“I know Abby from Stoke and I’ve known George for a few years, John Carew came to Stoke last year for a while and I know Jack Collison from Wales, so knowing some of the boys always helps you to bed-in when you come to a new club.”