Ross Allen (footballer) explained

Ross Allen (born 2 March 1987) is a Guernsey footballer who plays as a striker for Guernsey FC.

Career

Club career

In 2006, Allen joined the Florida Tech Panthers in the United States.^{[1] [2] [3]} In 2011, he signed for English tenth tier side Guernsey FC, helping them earn promotion to the English eighth tier within 2 seasons.^{[4] [5]} He was the top scorer of the 2011–12 Combined Counties Football League Division One with 51 goals and the 2013–14 Isthmian League Division One South with 46 goals.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Before the second half of 2017–18, Allen signed for Team Wellington in the New Zealand top flight, helping them win the 2018 OFC Champions League, their first international trophy.^{[9] [10] [11] [12]} In 2019, he returned to Guernsey club Guernsey FC.^{[13] [14] [15]}

International career

He represented Guernsey at the 2015 Island Games, helping them win it.^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sarnian duo making their mark in USA. guernseypress.com.
2. Web site: Ross maintaining a family tradition. guernseypress.com.
3. Web site: Allen eyes move to the States. thisisguernsey.com (Archived).
4. Web site: Guernsey FC striker Ross Allen 'fell out of love' with football. bbc.com.
5. Web site: Ross up there with best. guernseypress.com.
6. Web site: Ross Allen: Guernsey FC 'shock' at record goalscorer's decision to leave club. bbc.com.
7. Web site: Ross Allen: Ex-Guernsey FC forward aiming for OFC Champions League after New Zealand move. bbc.com.
8. Web site: Team Wellington sign striker with 239 goals in 226 games in England. stuff.co.nz.
9. Web site: Former Guernsey striker could face Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. joe.co.uk.
10. Web site: Club World Cup: Guernsey's Ross Allen targets a return to tournament. bbc.com.
11. Web site: OFC Champions League win is career highlight - Allen. itv.com.
12. Web site: New Zealand Premiership update: Every Englishman reviewed.
13. Web site: Ross Allen: Returning Guernsey FC striker excited by 'new challenge'. bbc.com.
14. Web site: Allen the GFC coach – it could happen. guernseypress.com.
15. Web site: Ross Allen: Guernsey FC top scorer impressed at standard in first game for almost 600 days. bbc.com.
16. Web site: Ross Allen: Island Games 'perfect' preparation for Guernsey FC. bbc.com.