Football: Allen Hoping for Third Time Lucky at Rushall ; British Gas Business Southern League Midland Division

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Sitting down in the Rushall Olympic dug-out was the last thing on John Allen's mind when he decided to swap dressing-room for board- room.

But after the shock departure of Bob Green a week before the season chairman Allen has returned for a third stint as Dales Lane manager.

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Football: Allen Hoping for Third Time Lucky at Rushall ; British Gas Business Southern League Midland Division

"I'm a very, very reluctant manager," said Allen, who had first become boss back in 1997 after being assistan...