Ex-Coventry midfielder Allen rejoins Rochdale

Ex-Coventry midfielder Allen, 31, signs short-term deal with Rochdale after training with the club during pre-season.

Jamie Allen has signed a short-term contract with Rochdale, returning to the club where he began his career. The 31-year-old midfielder made over 150 appearances for Dale before leaving in 2017, subsequently playing for Burton Albion and Coventry City.

At Coventry, Allen spent seven seasons and made 200 appearances, winning two promotions and featuring in the 2023 Championship play-off final before being released in the summer. He trained with Rochdale during pre-season to maintain fitness and has now joined manager Ian Watson's squad.

"The club has been a huge part of my life," Allen said. "I've got a good relationship with the gaffer. I appreciate what he's done for me and thankful that I've got a deal at the end of it."