Jimmy Allan (footballer, born 1896)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Cowdenbeath, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1982 | ||
| Position(s) | Inside left | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Glencraig Celtic | |||
| East Fife | |||
| Cowdenbeath | |||
| Falkirk | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1939–1940 | Dundee United | ||
| 1941–1942 | Dundee United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jimmy Allan (1896 – 1982)[1] was a Scottish football player and manager.
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Early life
Jimmy Allan was born in Cowdenbeath, Fife in 1896.[1]
Playing career
Allan played junior football for Glencraig Celtic before going on to a brief playing career with East Fife, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk. He also played for Dundee's reserve team as a trialist. A part-time footballer, Allan was also a professional sprinter.[1]
Management career
He became Dundee United F.C. manager in 1939. In his nine months with the club, he led them to their first final, reaching the Emergency War Cup final only to lose to Rangers. Allan resigned in July 1940 after the club closed for the 1940-41 season.[2]
Honours
Manager
Dundee United
- Emergency War Cup Runner-up: 1
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