Dennis Allen (footballer)

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Dennis James Allen (born Dagenham 2 March 1939 - died August 1995) was an English football star.

Dennis Allen represented Charlton Athletic (1956-1961), Reading (1961-1970) and Bournemouth (1970-1971) as an inside-forward. He scored 89 goals in 358 league appearances.

His brother Les, son Martin and nephews Bradley, Clive and Paul Allen all played football professionally.


The Allen family tree
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Les
 
 
 
Dennis
 
Ron*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clive
 
Bradley
 
Martin
 
Paul
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oliver
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Family tree of the Allen family football players.
All family members, except Ron, have played professional football.