Frank Allen

Frank Allen (5 May 1901 – 30 October 1989) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward and later as a wing half. Originally a coal miner by trade, he became a full-time footballer at the age of 24 and went on to play professionally for the next 11 years.

Career Allen left Altofts in 1925 to join amateur side Castleford Town, who played in the Midland Football League. Castleford finished bottom of the division in the 1925–26 campaign, but Allen's performances had attracted professional clubs to secure his signature, and he joined Football League Second Division side Barnsley in February 1926 at the age of 24.

Upon his release by Barnsley, Allen joined Bangor City in August 1928. He remained at the club for only six months before transferring to Second Division clubs Port Vale and then Clapton Orient. He failed to make a single first-team appearance for either club, and Orient were relegated in 1928–29; he left Orient to sign for Football League Third Division North side Southport in June 1929. He spent one season at Southport, scoring six goals in 31 league games.

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Second Division 1926–27

Second Division 1927–28

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Southport Third Division North 1929–30

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Third Division North 1930–31

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Third Division North 1932–33

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Third Division North 1934–35

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