Name: Allen, Albert Arthur Birthdate: 1864-04-07 in Aston, Birmingham (Died: 1899-10-13 in Birmingham) Position: Forward Playing for Villa: Aug. 1884 - May 1891 Previous clubs: St. Phillips FC (Aston) Signed: - From St. Phillips FC Sold: Retired because of injury League: 44 matches - 27 goals Cup: 12 matches - 6 goals International: England A (1888, 1 - 3 goals) More info: "A light, but most effective wing player, with a good turn of speed. Lack of weight and size did not affect his pluck. Dribbled like an artist and shot with force and good aim. Always did well in big games and was seen to special advantage in his international. A modest, unassuming player, whom it was a pleasure to meet." The Villa News and Record 1 Sept. 1906 Went to school at St. Philip´s school, Aston. He scored Villa's first Football League hat-trick in a 9-1 home win over Notts County on 29 September 1888.
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