Martin Allen became Alan Pardew's assistant manager at Reading FC in January 2000 and turned a relegation-threatened side into promotion contenders - paving the way for the success that was to follow for the Royals. Martin talks about how he achieved that. He also talks about his Dad - former Reading player Dennis Allen - and how he trained at Reading Boxing Club to help him on his way to becoming a professional footballer. Martin also discusses his departure from Reading, after Alan Pardew decided he was surplus to requirements.
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