Career
He was also on the books at Premier League club Wimbledon, but failed to make a first-team appearance. Born in Brighton, Allen was on the books at Premier League club Wimbledon for two years prior to his release in the summer of 1994. Unable to break into the first team, he joined Gillingham for a short stint until he was signed by Colchester United manager George Burley.
Shortly after this, Allen was released from Colchester as Burley built up his squad.
Following his brief Football League stint, Allen returned to his south-coast roots to play for Ringmer, Saltdean United, Lewes, Crawley Town, Worthing and Peacehaven & Telscombe.