Rochdale have brought former player Jamie Allen back to Spotland, with the 31-year-old signing a short term deal to return to the club where his professional career began.

Allen came through Dale's academy before establishing himself in the first team, eventually earning moves to Burton Albion and Coventry City. He made 151 appearances for Dale before leaving Spotland for big money.

He made 80 appearances for Burton before moving to Coventry City in 2019.

His seven-year spell at Coventry saw him make 200 appearances, experience promotion to the Championship and ultimately be part of a side that reached the Premier League.
Now a free agent following his departure from the Sky Blues, a return to Rochdale represents something of a full-circle moment.

Welcome back Jamie.

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