Dennis Allen (footballer)
Dennis James Allen was an English football player and manager.
Born in Romford, Allen represented Charlton Athletic, Reading and Bournemouth as an inside-forward. He scored 89 goals in 358 league appearances. Dennis went on to be player-manager at Cheltenham Town.
His brother Les, son Martin, grandson Charlie Allen, great-nephew Oliver and nephews Bradley, Clive and Paul Allen all played football professionally. Martin went on to manage Cheltenham Town himself.
