He becomes Lee Attenborough’s second summer signing following Evan Garnett’s move earlier in the week, and is the eighth player to commit to The Moes ahead of the season.

After being released by Burton Albion in 2012, Allen joined Mickleover Sports for his first spell outside of the professional game. Following a short stint on Stadium Road, he signed for Borrowash Victoria, before making the move to Eastwood Town.

Spells at Stafford Rangers and Rocester followed, before Long Eaton came calling and Allen put in many excellent displays for the Blues, settling in well in the Midland Football League.

His next move was a transfer to Belper Town in November 2015, where he spent almost three years of his career and won the club’s Player of the Season in 17/18.

At the end of that season, the defensive-minded player signed for Gresley but he only lasted a few months there, before re-joining Belper.

Dynamo manager Lee Attenborough gave his thoughts on Allen’s arrival to the club.

He said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Dom [Allen] to the club. He is a player that I thought about going in for last season, but with having a settled squad, the timing wasn't right back then. Dom can now come in and get a pre season under his belt so he can hit the ground running along with the rest of the squad when we get the go ahead.

“Dom is at a good age and is a very versatile player who is comfortable all across the midfield and can also do a solid job in both full back areas. He's had good experience over the last four or five years at this level with Belper and Gresley and it is great for us that we can bring in another player with quality, all the right personal traits but also experience at this level - it isn't always easy to find. His attitude is fantastic, and like with Evan who was announced earlier in the week, Dom has had two sessions with the squad already and it feels like he's been here for much longer. When you've got good lads and bring more good lads in, it is an easy transition.

“Dom, with his flexibility, gives us different options in different areas of the pitch and also means we can be more fluid with our shape during games if needs be. It is nice to have quality competition in the squad for places, as this will bring out the best in the players.

“We welcome him to the club and I look forward to working with him over the coming season.”

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