Geoffrey Barry Allen (born 10 November 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left winger.
Career
Born in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne,[3] Allen played for Newcastle United, making 22 appearances in the Football League, scoring 1 goal.[1][4] He began his career as a junior and turned professional in February 1964,[2] before making his first-team debut aged 17, in April 1964.[3] He won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.[5]
His career ended aged 23 following an injury, after 26 first-team appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal.[3]
He was also an England youth international.[1][3]
Later life
He later became a football coach, living in Mansfield.[3] His grandson Elliot Anderson is a footballer who played for Allen's former club, Newcastle United.[3][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Geoff Allen". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ a b Scott, Kenneth H. "Geoffrey Barry Allen | Player Profile | toon1892 ~ a site for Newcastle United fans everywhere..." www.toon1892.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Gibson, John (14 January 2021). "Geoff Allen's Newcastle dream lives on with grandson Elliot Anderson". ChronicleLive.
- ^ Geoff Allen at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Introducing Elliot Anderson". Newcastle United Football Club.