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 Family involvement It comes as no surprise that Harry should be so involved because he hails from a sporting family which includes mum Jane and dad Steve, who have always provided excellent support. Then there’s younger brother Joe, who has made such a name for himself as a midfield dynamo with Swansea City and Wales, plus elder sister Kate, who used to play for Tenby Ladies, and younger sister Amy, who enjoys netball and football. Harry started out as a nipper of about seven when Steve started up a Narberth under 10s team and he joined Joe in the side that played on the small pitch near Bloomfield. When he attended Tenby Junior School he was roped in to play for the school and Tenby Juniors under the watchful eyes of Steve Briers and Lloyd Wilson as Harry and Co won a lot of trophies right through to under 16 level. Disappointment followed by success He then joined Narberth when he was 17 and played for the first team there. He will remember his 18th birthday because Narberth played in the Senior Cup Final at the Bridge Meadow Stadium – and Harry was really disappointed not to be included in the squad that lost 1-0 to Hakin United. He was persuaded to join Haverfordwest Company but when he moved to Swansea with his work he joined Garden Village in the Welsh League, principally because their manager, Ceri Griffiths, had bumped into Harry’s parents at a Swansea match and he was delighted to offer Harry a game. Harry played three matches in the Welsh League and other games in the reserve division which he also thought was a good standard. But now he’s back at home and delighted to be in contention for the Senior Cup Final again! |
 Other sports Outside of his football, Harry is also a useful cricketer, having played as a batsman for Narberth for a few years. He enjoyed playing until work took over but he is considering picking up his bat again – soon! Harry also played tennis up until about two years ago after playing regularly at Greenhill School, often with Joe as his doubles partner at a time when Luke and Craig Guymer were the top players – and he enjoys golf but admits that he is nothing more than a ‘hacker’ around Haverfordwest’s course! Things are going well for Harry But it is football that is understandably occupying Harry’s attention most at the moment because the Bluebirds’ Pembrokeshire League team are doing well in the league table and have reached the final of the Senior Cup for the first time since 1968. He talks very highly of Derek Roberts and Jonathan George, his management team at Haverfordwest County and if you were to ask Harry about future aspirations he might also tell you that he would like to try his skills at Welsh Premier League level, as well as another trip to the Olympics with the Welsh Deaf team. And after that? Who knows. There is no doubt that Harry is a very good footballer and PembrokeshireSport.co.uk would love to see him continue to do well because he is a great example to youngsters, with or without a disability – and deserves to do really well! Photos: Harry Allen Harry Allen shows good ball control Harry Allen - tightly marked by Anthony Couzens |
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