Jerry Allen (footballer) explained

Jerry Allen
Birth Date:21 March 1979
Birth Place:Solomon Islands
Position:Midfielder
Years1:–2003
Clubs1:Marist
Years2:2004–2005
Clubs2:Systek Kingz
Years3:2006–2008
Clubs3:Marist
Nationalyears1:2001–2003
Nationalteam1:Solomon Islands
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:2008–2010
Managerclubs1:Hekari
Manageryears2:2010–2011
Managerclubs2:Hekari (assistant)
Manageryears3:2011–2016
Managerclubs3:Hekari
Manageryears4:2016–2018
Managerclubs4:Solomon Islands U17
Manageryears5:2017
Managerclubs5:Marist (assistant)
Manageryears6:2017–2018
Managerclubs6:Marist
Manageryears7:2019–2020
Managerclubs7:Hekari
Manageryears8:2020–
Managerclubs8:Honiara City FC
Manageryears9:2021–2024
Managerclubs9:Solomon Islands U20

Jerry Allen (born 21 March 1979) is a Solomon Islands football manager and former footballer who manages Honiara City FC.

Life and career

Allen was born on 21 March 1979 in the Solomon Islands. He is the older brother of Solomon Islands international Jerry Sam.[1] He mainly operated as a midfielder. He started his career with Solomon Islands side Marist. In 2004, he signed for Solomon Islands side Systek Kingz. In 2006, he returned to Solomon Islands side Marist. He was a Solomon Islands international. He played for the Solomon Islands national football team at the 2002 OFC Nations Cup and the 2003 South Pacific Games. He also played for the Solomon Islands national football team for 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification.

In 2008, Allen was appointed manager of Papua New Guinean side Hekari. He helped the club win the league.[2] He helped them win the 2009–10 OFC Champions League. They became the first non-New Zealand side to win the competition. He also managed them in the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup.[3] In 2010, he was appointed as an assistant manager of the club. In 2011, he returned to Papua New Guinean side Hekari as manager. In 2016, he was appointed manager of the Solomon Islands national under-17 football team. In 2017, he returned to Solomon Islands side Marist as an assistant manager. After that, he was appointed manager of the club. He managed them in the OFC Champions League.[4] In 2019, he returned to Papua New Guinean side Hekari as manager for the third time. He helped the club achieve third place in the league.[5] In 2020, he was appointed manager of Solomon Islands side Honiara City FC. In 2021, he was appointed manager of the Solomon Islands national under-20 football team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hekari bring back success coach as they aim for strong NSL return. footballoceania.com.
  2. Web site: Clash of coaches. thenational.com.pg.
  3. Web site: Hekari United FC set for huge NSL return. postcourier.com.pg.
  4. Web site: Allen: next stage will be tough. solomonstarnews.com.
  5. Web site: Is it time for Hekari to move on from Jerry Allen?. oceaniafootballcenter.org.