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, before making his first-team debut aged 17, in April 1964. He won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.

Geoff Allen (footballer)

His career ended aged 23 following an injury, after 26 first-team appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal.

Geoff Allen (footballer)

He was also an England youth international.

Geoff Allen (footballer)

Later life

He later became a football coach, living in Mansfield. His grandson Elliot Anderson is a footballer who plays for Allen's former club, Newcastle United.

References

1946 births

Living people

English men's footballers

Newcastle United F.C. players

English Football League players

Men's association football wingers

England men's youth international footballers

Association football coaches

Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne