Jimmy Allan (footballer, born 1896) explained

Jimmy Allan
Fullname:James Russell Allan
Birth Date:29 June 1896
Birth Place:Cowdenbeath, Scotland
Death Place:Dundee, Scotland
Position:Inside left
Youthclubs1:Glencraig Celtic
Clubs1:East Fife
Clubs2:Cowdenbeath
Clubs3:Falkirk
Manageryears1:1939–1940
Managerclubs1:Dundee United
Manageryears2:1941–1942
Managerclubs2:Dundee United

Jimmy Allan (29 June 1896 – 19 May 1982)[1] was a Scottish football player and manager. He played for East Fife, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk, and managed Dundee United.

Early life

Jimmy Allan was born in Cowdenbeath, Fife in 1896.

Playing career

Allan played junior football for Glencraig Celtic before going on to a brief playing career with East Fife, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk. He also played for Dundee's reserve team as a trialist. A part-time footballer, Allan was also a professional sprinter.

Management career

He became Dundee United manager in 1939. In his nine months with the club, he led them to their first national final, reaching the Scottish War Emergency Cup final only to lose to Rangers. Allan resigned in July 1940 after the club closed for the 1940-41 season.[2]

Honours

Manager

Dundee United

1939–40

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rundo. Peter. Watson. Mike. Mike Watson, Baron Watson of Invergowrie. Dundee United – The Official Centenary History. 2009. Birlinn. Edinburgh. 978 1 84158 828 5. 265.
  2. Web site: Dundee United A – Z (A). Dundee United FC website. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080529221350/http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?pg=216. 29 May 2008.