Scott Allan
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Scott Allan is a Scottish association footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League
side Dundee United
, as a midfielder
.
, and attended Ross Hall Academy as a pupil in Crookston
until 2008.
at the age of 10, and signed a full-time contract in January 2008. In September 2008 he represented United against Montrose
in a Forfarshire Cup
tie.
Scott signed for Forfar
in September 2010 on an emergency loan until 30 October 2010.. He made his debut for them in a Second Division
league fixture against Alloa
on 2 September 2010. In total he made four league appearances for Forfar, scoring one goal for them, in his last game for the club on 30 October 2010 against Livingston
.
After returning to United, Allan was named on the bench for four SPL fixtures during the 2010–11 season but did not make an appearance. He made his debut for United on 14 July 2011, as a substitute in their 1-0, Europa League, defeat against Śląsk Wrocław. He made his SPL
debut at Tynecastle Stadium
in an away victory for Dundee United
on 31 July 2011, playing 83 minutes. On 22 September contract negotiations between Allan, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, and United broke down. It was reported that he was asking for £1,600 per week, which would have made him the third highest earner at the club. Several clubs including Celtic
, Rangers
and Newcastle United
expressed an interest in him and would be able to sign him for a compensation fee of around £450,000.
on 10 August 2011, against Norway
.
which left two men needing hospital treatment. The incident also involved a number of Allan's Dundee United
teammates - Danny Swanson
(who was knocked unconscious), Barry Douglas
, David Goodwillie
& former Dundee United players Matthew Flynn, John Friel & a passer-by. The assault charges were dropped on 24 June 2011 as Crown Counsel
decided there should be no further proceedings against Scott Allan on the basis of insufficient evidence.
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
, as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Early life
Scott was born on 28 November 1991 in GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, and attended Ross Hall Academy as a pupil in Crookston
Crookston, Glasgow
Crookston is a residential suburb on the southwestern edge of the city of Glasgow, Scotland.Formerly a village in its own right, Crookston and its surrounding lands and castle , were named after the feudal Norman lord, Robert Croc, who was gifted the Levern valley in Renfrewshire by King David I...
until 2008.
Club career
Allan joined Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
at the age of 10, and signed a full-time contract in January 2008. In September 2008 he represented United against Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
in a Forfarshire Cup
Forfarshire Cup
The Forfarshire Cup is a football competition in Scotland competed for by teams in the Forfarshire Football Association from Angus, Dundee and Perth...
tie.
Scott signed for Forfar
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
in September 2010 on an emergency loan until 30 October 2010.. He made his debut for them in a Second Division
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
league fixture against Alloa
Alloa Athletic F.C.
Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division....
on 2 September 2010. In total he made four league appearances for Forfar, scoring one goal for them, in his last game for the club on 30 October 2010 against Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
.
After returning to United, Allan was named on the bench for four SPL fixtures during the 2010–11 season but did not make an appearance. He made his debut for United on 14 July 2011, as a substitute in their 1-0, Europa League, defeat against Śląsk Wrocław. He made his SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
debut at Tynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hearts. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of 17,420, which makes it the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland...
in an away victory for Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
on 31 July 2011, playing 83 minutes. On 22 September contract negotiations between Allan, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, and United broke down. It was reported that he was asking for £1,600 per week, which would have made him the third highest earner at the club. Several clubs including Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
and Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
expressed an interest in him and would be able to sign him for a compensation fee of around £450,000.
International career
Allan has played youth football for Scotland. He made his debut for the Scotland national under-21 football teamScotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
on 10 August 2011, against Norway
Norway national under-21 football team
The Norwegian national under-21 football team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, is the national football team of Norway for players of 21 years of age or under at the start of a UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship campaign...
.
Personal life
Allan was charged with assault on 4 November 2010 after an incident on Queen Street in GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
which left two men needing hospital treatment. The incident also involved a number of Allan's Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
teammates - Danny Swanson
Danny Swanson
Daniel "Danny" Swanson is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Dundee United....
(who was knocked unconscious), Barry Douglas
Barry Douglas (footballer)
Barry Douglas is a Scottish footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Dundee United as a left back...
, David Goodwillie
David Goodwillie
David Goodwillie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Blackburn Rovers and the Scotland national football team.-Early career:...
& former Dundee United players Matthew Flynn, John Friel & a passer-by. The assault charges were dropped on 24 June 2011 as Crown Counsel
Crown Prosecutor
Crown Prosecutors are the public prosecutors in the legal system of Australia.Crown Prosecutors represent the Crown in right of the Commonwealth and in right of each State or Territory in criminal proceedings. Crown Prosecutors are appointed not elected and not public servants; they are private...
decided there should be no further proceedings against Scott Allan on the basis of insufficient evidence.
Career statistics
.| Club | |League | |Lg Cup | |Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... |
2010–11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... |
2011–12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Forfar Athletic Forfar Athletic F.C. Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division... |
2010-11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Career total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |