Geoff Allen (footballer) explained

Geoff Allen
Fullname:Geoffrey Barry Allen
Birth Date:10 November 1946
Birth Place:Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height:[1]
Position:Left winger
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Years1:1964–1970
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Caps1:22
Goals1:1
Totalcaps:22
Totalgoals:1
Nationalteam1:England youth

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,[2] Allen played for Newcastle United, making 22 appearances in the Football League, scoring 1 goal. He began his career as a junior and turned professional in February 1964,[1] before making his first-team debut aged 17, in April 1964.[2] He won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.[3]

His career ended aged 23 following an injury, after 26 first-team appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal.[2]

He was also an England youth international.[2]

Later life

He later became a football coach, living in Mansfield.[2] His grandson Elliot Anderson is a footballer who plays for Allen's former club, Newcastle United.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geoffrey Barry Allen | Player Profile | toon1892 ~ a site for Newcastle United fans everywhere.... Kenneth H.. Scott. www.toon1892.com.
  2. Web site: Geoff Allen's Newcastle dream lives on with grandson Elliot Anderson. John. Gibson. 14 January 2021. ChronicleLive.
  3. Web site: Introducing Elliot Anderson. Newcastle United Football Club.