Jimmy Allan (29 June 1896 – 19 May 1982) was a Scottish

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. He played for East Fife, Cowdenbeath and

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, and managed Dundee United.

Early life

Jimmy Allan was born in Cowdenbeath, Fife in 1896.

Playing career

Allan played junior football for Glencraig Celtic before going on to a brief playing career with East Fife, Cowdenbeath and

. He also played for Dundee's reserve team as a trialist. A part-time footballer, Allan was also a professional sprinter.

Management career

He became Dundee United manager in 1939. In his nine months with the club, he led them to their first national final, reaching the Scottish War Emergency Cup final only to lose to

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. Allan resigned in July 1940 after the club closed for the 1940-41 season.

Honours

Manager

Dundee United

*Emergency War Cup Runner-up: 1 :: 1939–40

References

1896 births 1982 deaths Footballers from Cowdenbeath Scottish men's footballers East Fife F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players Falkirk F.C. players Scottish football managers Dundee United F.C. managers Men's association football inside forwards Scottish male sprinters British male sprinters Scottish Junior Football Association players Glencraig Celtic F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1890s-stub