Damien Samuel Allen (born 1 August 1986) is a former English footballer who is currently academy manager at Stockport County Damien progressed through the Centre of Excellence youth system at Stockport County after being released by Manchester United at the age of 14 and made his mark in centre midfield. He made his debut for Stockport in a 2–0 defeat at Wrexham in 2004–05. After a spell on loan at Royal Antwerp, Allen joined Morecambe in August 2007. After a season at the club Allen was released by manager Sammy McIlroy. He signed for non league F.C. Halifax Town on 7 October 2008. Allen signed a 12-month contract with Bury on 29 July 2009 following a successful trial period with the club. After not making any league appearances for Bury, he was released at the end of the season. On 28 July 2010, Allen signed for Welsh club Colwyn Bay managed by former Bury player Dave Challinor. On 28 November 2011, Allen signed for the then Welsh Premier League champions, Bangor City. After 7 years at Bangor City, Allen signed for rivals Aberystwyth Town in January 2018. During summer 2020 Allen was announced as the Academy Manager at his first club Stockport County. References External links Bangor City profile 1986 births Living people People from Cheadle, Greater Manchester English footballers Association football midfielders Stockport County F.C. players Royal Antwerp F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players English Football League players Expatriate footballers in Belgium Colwyn Bay F.C. players Bangor City F.C. players Cymru Premier players Bury F.C. players FC Halifax Town players Aberystwyth Town F.C. players Newtown A.F.C. players Stockport County F.C. non-playing staff Denbigh Town F.C. players