Consistently classy, this experienced Scottish international has demonstrated the range and power of his game at a variety of top clubs, winning a championship medal during his time at Leeds United in the early 90s.
His magnificent passing skills and dead ball ability have also won him acclaim at international level, and he brought a wealth of knowledge to Liverpool following his arrival from Premiership rivals Coventry City.
Came to prominence at Leicester after signing from Motherwell, and helped carve out chances in a Foxes team including Gary Lineker and Alan Smith.
Despite being sent-off on his full Liverpool debut against Arsenal he was born-again during the 00/01 season and established himself back in the first team with a series of outstanding displays and important goals.
Hit a rich vein of form towards the end of the season scoring five goals in five games as the run in for European places heated up - has become Liverpool's dead-ball specialist.
Originally brought in as a bit-part player McAllister has found a new lease of life and is as much a regular in Gerard Houllier's side as any other player.
He was a key factor in Liverpool's treble cup success and Champions League qualification during the 00/01 season.
England fans have fond memories of McAllister as it was he missed a vital penalty for Scotland in a crucial Euro 96 group clash with the auld enemy.
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