![]() Allen in 1924. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John William Alcroft Allen[1] | ||
Date of birth | 31 January 1903 | ||
Place of birth | Newburn, England | ||
Date of death | 19 November 1957[2] | (aged 54)||
Place of death | Burnopfield, England[3] | ||
Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[4] | ||
Position(s) | Forward, outside left | ||
Youth career | |||
1921–1922 | Prudhoe Castle | ||
1922–1924 | Leeds United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1924 | Leeds United | 2 | (0) |
1924–1927 | Brentford | 54 | (25) |
1927–1931 | Sheffield Wednesday | 104 | (76) |
1931–1934 | Newcastle United | 81 | (34) |
1934–1935 | Bristol Rovers | 6 | (2) |
1935–1936 | Gateshead | 23 | (12) |
Ashington | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
John William Alcroft Allen (31 January 1903 – 19 November 1957) was an English professional football forward and outside left, who played in the Football League for Leeds United, Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United, Bristol Rovers and Gateshead.[5]
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