“My move to Taddy came about because I needed to get match fit as I haven’t featured for Alfreton in a month. I spoke to Michael Ingham and it just materialised from there” said Allan.

Coming in at 6”4, Allan has predominantly been used as a centre-back but his parent club have seen something different in the player and are looking to mould him into a left winger.

“When I started playing football full-time I was a centre-back/left-back but it’s only this year that I’ve been playing left wing. I like both positions but I think I’m best in defence because I am still learning my positional sense for midfield.”

As previously mentioned, it was unsure whether the deal would go through in time for the new signing to mark his debut at Radcliffe Borough.

“I went to bed Friday night like any other game. When I woke up I got a message off the gaffer saying that the paperwork had gone through so my mind was always on the game from then on.”

Allan made his Taddy debut in the 3-2 victory away at Radcliffe Borough on Saturday; scoring one and playing a part in the other two.

“Looking back at my debut I am really pleased with how I played. I settled in pretty quickly I thought and I can’t wait to play the next game.”

Following the long overdue victory at the weekend, Tadcaster boss Billy Miller spoke about the signing.

“It was just by sheer chance that Tom ended up on the left-hand side as after having a conversation with Tom and Russ [Alfreton Manager] about where they wanted him to play.”

“We had originally brought him as cover for Gregg Anderson who is going to get married next week and will be away.”

“Great start for him though, great lad, great attitude and did really well. Tired towards the end as you’d expect but he’s not played a lot of football recently but it’s a great start for Tom and if he continues that I’m sure he’ll achieve what he needs to achieve and he’ll be back with his parent club within a month.”

Allan and co will be in action at Yorkshire Amateur tomorrow night for a rescheduled West Riding County Cup tie (7:45pm).