Liverpool Lore: Revisiting Joe Allen, the Welsh Xavi

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His technical ability on the ball was a key asset in his game, as it made him very press resistant and he was an important piece in their midfield, as the lower leagues are not accustomed to the kind of flair and fluidity that he played with, even at a young age. While Allen was not a huge contributor during that campaign, his ability to keep the action flowing and progressing the ball forward whenever he could always made him a favorite of mine.

He played an aesthetically pleasing brand of football, and his class on the ball was clear whenever he got his chances. It was one of the final examples of the composed player he was throughout his time at Anfield.

That Liverpool almost came out in the black four years after he arrived was a testament to the player he was for us, and still was at the time. At the end of the day, Joe Allen made 132 appearances for Liverpool in all comps and while he only scored 7 goals in Red, I will remember him for his smooth passing ability and coolness on the ball in the tightest of situations.