Background
Jimmy Allan was born in Cowdenbeath, Fife in 1896.
Jimmy Allan was born in Cowdenbeath, Fife in 1896.
Allan played junior football for Glencraig Celtic before going on to a brief playing career with East Fife, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk. He also played for Dundee"s reserve team as a trialist. A part-time football player, Allan was also a professional sprinter.
He became 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 1940-1941 season.
Manager = Dundee United.