Jimmy Allan
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Jimmy Allan | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | Jimmy Allan | |
Date of birth | 1897 | |
Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | |
Date of death | 1982 | |
Place of death | Dundee, Scotland | |
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
Cowdenbeath Falkirk |
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Teams managed | ||
1939–40 | Dundee United | |
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
Jimmy Allan (born 1897 in Dundee, died 1982) was a Scottish footballer and manager.
[edit] Career
Allan had a brief playing career with Cowdenbeath and Falkirk before becoming Dundee United F.C. manager in 1939. In his nine months with the club, he led them to their first 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.[1]
[edit] Honours
[edit] Manager
- Emergency War Cup:
- Runner-up (1): 1939-40 (Dundee United)
Preceded by Bobby McKay |
Dundee United manager 1939-40 |
Succeeded by Arthur Cram |