Allen desperate to prove Robins wrong (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Allen desperate to prove Robins wrong

9:30am Thursday 16th July 2009

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Football: Devizes-born midfielder Chris Allen says it is a massive incentive to get the chance to play against Swindon Town after impressing in pre-season for Exeter City.

The 20-year-old was released by the Wiltshire club at the end of last season and was immediately invited to train with the Grecians by boss and long-term admirer Paul Tisdale.

Allen starred in the club’s recent friendly against Weston-super-Mare, in which he scored a penalty, and expects to find out next week if he has done enough to earn a full-time deal in Devon.

“I don’t feel like I’ve got a point to prove to them,” he said.

“But when you’ve been released by any club the chance to play against them is a massive incentive to show you think they’ve made a mistake.”

Allen was contacted by Tisdale, 36, before his release by Swindon after catching the eye in reserve games against Exeter.

The young playmaker says he admires the club’s approach to the game and feels they will suit his style of play.

“They like to play the game the right way and play the ball out from defence,” said Allen. “I could see that just from 45 minutes of a friendly.

“They play an attractive style and that suits my game.

“At Swindon they tended to play balls long or into the channels.

“League One is a tough league but I’d like to think Exeter can be successful.

“They’ve got players who can mix it and be physical as well so they’re not just a pretty passing side.”

Allen had also received interest from League Two’s Aldershot Town but has no doubts where he wants to be playing next season.

“I’m kind of putting all my eggs in one basket with Exeter,” he said.

“It’s a really good opportunity and I’m keen to show commitment and loyalty to them.”

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