Jimmy Allan

Jimmy Allan (born 10 November 1953) is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for Swindon Town.

Allan began his football career as an apprentice with Brora Rangers in the Scottish Highland Football League, before being invited to sign a youth contract with Swindon Town in 1971 by then manager Fred Ford. Impressing the club during his trial period, he was offered a professional contract and made his first team debut the same year against Queens Park Rangers, keeping a clean sheet.

His career was ended in October 1983 when his left arm was shattered during a challenge with Rochdale player Steve Johnson. The injury was so severe that Allan could never fully straighten the arm after the many operations he underwent.

He announced his retirement in 1986, completing 371 league appearances and 108 clean sheets for the club and was rewarded with a testimonial match against Chelsea in May of that year.

Allan then moved to Devon with his wife and three children and took up work in a box manufacturing company. In 1996, he assisted with coaching at local team Torrington and made a small number of appearances in goal, despite only being able to use one arm effectively.