Date of birth 1896 Years Team Role Football player | Date of death 1982 Name Jimmy Allan | |
Died 1982, Dundee, United Kingdom | ||
Jimmy Allan (1896 – 1982) was a Scottish football player and manager. He played for East Fife, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk, and managed Dundee United.
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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 Falkirk. 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 Emergency War Cup final only to lose to Rangers. Allan resigned in July 1940 after the club closed for the 1940-41 season.
Dundee United
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