title: Geoff Allen (footballer)
text: # Geoff Allen (footballer)
  
  Geoffrey Barry Allen (born 10 November 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left winger.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Allen played for Newcastle United, making 22 appearances in the Football League, scoring 1 goal. He began his career as a junior and turned professional in February 1964, before making his first-team debut aged 17, in April 1964. He won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.
  
  His career ended aged 23 following an injury, after 26 first-team appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal.
  
  He was also an England youth international.
  
  ## Later life
  
  He later became a football coach, living in Mansfield. His grandson Elliot Anderson is a footballer who plays for Allen's former club, Newcastle United.
  
  