About Geoff Allen
Born 1946. Geoff Allen is a British association football player.
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, 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,
His career ended aged 23 following an injury, after 26 first-team appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal.
He was also an England youth international.
Later life He later became a football coach, living in Mansfield. His grandson Elliot Anderson is a footballer who played for Allen's former club, Newcastle United.
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English association football player
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Geoff Allen was born on 10 November 1946 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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