Wee Joe Allen

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

Was player of the tournament at the Euros 2016 - that is a pretty decent level for a Swans product.

Right. It's not just about Joe's time at the Swans. In the consciousness of (most) Swans fans, his participation in the great 2010 welsh teams and the success they had is part of it. Even when he was playing for Liverpool or Stoke he was still part of our football memories with Wales.

 

[bytholwyn]

The only reason Joe may not have earned Legend status was down to Huw's biggest blunder (alongside his failure to bring Rogers back) in not bringing him back after Euro 2016. We might still be in the PL were it not for that massive mistake.

Sorry to see him retire, but obviously he knows his body. Hope you returns on the coaching side, I'm sure he would excel at it.

 

[CygnusX1]

Young player makes the Swans first team, has a brilliant club and international career and retires.
All seemingly in the blink of an eye. Well done son

 

[Neath_Jack]

Surprised to just read that he made more appearances for Stoke than he did us