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Dennis James Allen (2 March 1939 – August 1995) was an English football player and manager.

Born in Dagenham, Allen represented Charlton Athletic (1956-1961), Reading (1961-1970) and Bournemouth (1970-1971) 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 (b.1937), son Martin (b.1965), grandson Charlie Allen (b.1992), great-nephew Oliver (b.1986) and nephews Bradley (b.1971), Clive (b.1961) and Paul Allen (b.1962) all played football professionally. Martin went on to manage Cheltenham Town himself.

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