Name: Allen, Albert Arthur



Birthdate: 1864-04-07 in Aston, Birmingham (Died: 1899-10-13 in Birmingham)

Position: Forward

Playing for Villa: August 1884 - May 1891

Previous clubs: St. Phillips FC (Aston)

Signed: - From St. Phillips FC

Sold: Retired through injury/ill-health

League: 45 matches - 30 goals

Cup: 9 matches - 6 goals

International: England A (1888, 1 - 3 goals)


More info:
"A light, but most effective wing player, with a good turn of speed. Lack of weight and size did not affect his pluck. Dribbled like an artist and shot with force and good aim. Always did well in big games and was seen to special advantage in his international. A modest, unassuming player, whom it was a pleasure to meet."
The Villa News and Record 1 September 1906

Went to school at St. Philip´s school, Aston.
He scored Villa's first Football League hat-trick in a 9-1 home win over Notts County on 29 September 1888.
During the 1886-87 season he played in at least 11 friendlies/other matches. (5 goals)



Season

1884-85
1885-86
1886-87
1887-88
1888-89
1889-90
1890-91
First team

0
0
0
4 - 4 goals
24 - 18 goals
22 - 13 goals
4 - 1 goal
Reserves

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Youth

-
-
-
-
-
-
-


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