Philip John Allen (5 November 1902 – May 1992) was an English professional

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who played as a full back in the

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for

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Career

A full back, Allen joined Third Division South club

in 1922. Confined mostly to the reserve team, he made just three first team appearances before departing at the end of the 1923–24 season. After his release, Allen dropped into

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and played for Southern League club Peterborough & Fletton United and Northamptonshire League clubs Wellingborough Town and Stamford.

Personal life

Allen served in the Grenadier Guards.

Career statistics

References

English men's footballers Brentford F.C. players English Football League players Peterborough & Fletton United F.C. players Wellingborough Town F.C. players Southern Football League players Men's association football fullbacks Grenadier Guards soldiers Stamford A.F.C. players 1902 births 1992 deaths Footballers from the London Borough of Ealing People from Hanwell Military personnel from the London Borough of Ealing 20th-century British Army personnel United Counties League players {{England-footy-defender-1900s-stub