William Allan (26 August 1870 – 1948) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the English Football League for Sheffield Wednesday. He was the Owls regular goalkeeper for their first three seasons in the league, but lost his place to Jimmy Massey and took no part in the winning run to the 1895–96 FA Cup, having already departed at the start of 1896. References Scottish footballers 1870 births 1948 deaths Date of death missing Footballers from Angus, Scotland People from Montrose, Angus Victoria United F.C. players Orion F.C. players Montrose F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players English Football League players Association football goalkeepers