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Allen made available for loan
By Nick Mashiter
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Starlet: Chris Allen
Maurice Malpas is ready to send Swindon Town midfielder Chris Allen on loan to aid his development - but he remains part of his plans.
Devizes-born Allen is yet to start a game under the new Robins boss, who is preparing for the visit of Northampton Town on Saturday.
And Malpas believes, with a lack of reserve team games, the 18-year-old could benefit from a loan spell.
"Chris is one of those boys who has been on the bench a few times and I would let him go on loan to get some experience," he said.
"He played very well in the reserve game last week but it is all about him getting match time.
"People like Jack Smith and him need match practice but Chris also needs it to improve and develop his game."
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But even if the youth team product does temporarily leave Town, Malpas will welcome him back with open arms.
"He will be getting an opportunity to play in the first team between now and the end of the season," he said.
"He is definitely part of my plans and he is the type of player we are looking for. As a midfielder he has to be creative."
Allen could have extra competition for places before the transfer window shuts at midnight tonight with Malpas targeting a creative midfielder from a Championship club.
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