Graham Allen (footballer)

Graham Allen (born 8 April 1977 in Bolton), is a former professional footballer who last played as a central defender for Bradford Park Avenue.

Graham Allen
Personal information
Full name Graham Allen[1]
Date of birth (1977-04-08) 8 April 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Bolton, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
000?–1994 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1998 Everton 6 (0)
1998–2004 Tranmere Rovers 200 (10)
2004–2006 Rushden & Diamonds 31 (2)
2006–2007 Chester City 3 (0)
2007 Bradford Park Avenue ? (?)
Total 240 (12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graham started his career at Everton making his debut against Middlesbrough on 26 December 1996. He played 6 times for Everton before signing for Tranmere Rovers in 1998 after a successful loan spell.

He played 200 league games for Tranmere Rovers scoring 10 goals before signing for Rushden & Diamonds in 2004 playing 31 league games and scoring 2 goals before signing for Chester City in 2006. Injuries forced him to retire from professional football after only one year at the Deva Stadium, having made just three league appearances for the Blues.

After spending time on trial with Droylsden, Allen joined Bradford Park Avenue in August 2007, but was released in September 2007.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2003). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2003/2004. Queen Anne Press. p. 20. ISBN 1-85291-651-6.
  2. ^ "Clegg off in Black day for Avenue". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
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