Rory Allen
| Date of birth | 17 October 1977 |
| Place of birth | Beckenham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
Allen graduated from the academy at Tottenham Hotspur and signed professional forms while at the club in March 1996.
He managed to win three England Under-21 caps but could not gain a regular place in the starting line-up.
After just 13 appearances for Spurs, Allen went on loan to Luton Town who were fighting against relegation in March 1998.
Six goals in eight appearances meant that the Hatters avoided relegation and bought him to the attention of the then Portsmouth manager Alan Ball.
Allen joined Portsmouth from Tottenham Hotspur for a £1 million fee in 1999.
He was sidelined for most of his first season with a serious ankle problem which required two operations, and then by a knee problem which also required surgery.
The 2001-02 season was also lost to a series of injuries.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 28 Mar 1996 | 16 Jul 1999 | |
| Luton Town | 26 Mar 1998 | 03 May 1998 | L |
| Portsmouth | 16 Jul 1999 | 30 Jun 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 9 | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 1 | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 5 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 1998 | France v England | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 16 May 1998 | England v South Africa | W | 3-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 18 May 1998 | Argentina v England | L | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.