Dr Wayne Anthony Allison was born on 16 October 1968 and is an English former footballer and coach.
13 Facts About Wayne Allison
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Wayne Allison played as a centre forward and was nicknamed the "Chief".
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Wayne Allison was more successful in Bristol, netting 57 goals in 225 games over a five-year spell at the club.
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Wayne Allison was cup-tied for their run to the 2000 Football League Cup Final.
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In July 2002 Wayne Allison moved on a free transfer to Sheffield United.
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Wayne Allison started in both the FA Cup semi final against Arsenal and in both legs of the League Cup against Liverpool.
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Wayne Allison made the last transfer of his career to Chesterfield on 25 June 2004 on a free transfer.
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On 25 February 2008, Wayne Allison left Chesterfield due to limited playing options as well as lack of support from the board for his application as assistant manager.
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On 15 October 2008, the day before his 40th birthday, it was announced Wayne Allison had agreed playing terms with the club.
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Wayne Allison was involved in leading the team on the day but then announced he was leaving the club despite being offered the chance to remain.
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Wayne Allison later had a brief spell on the coaching staff at Bury before leaving in January 2009.
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Wayne Allison was appointed as a coach by Tranmere Rovers in October 2009, before moving to Bradford City in July 2011.
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In 2010 Wayne Allison completed a PhD at Sheffield Hallam University studying the effects of high-intensity exercise on decision-making in football.