Number 14 Gary McAllister

Position - Midfield
DOB – 25/12/1964
Place of Birth – Motherwell, Scotland
International Caps - 57
Debut –19/08/2000
Games for Liverpool - 87 (55 league games)
Goals - 9
Achievements – FA Cup, UEFA Cup, League Cup, Charity shield

Gary McAllister also known as the enforcer began his career with Motherwell. He then moved to England to sign for Leicester City. However it was the move to Leeds United in 1990 where Gary McAllister began to make name for himself. Leeds had just on promotion into the top tier of English football and with the help of McAllister Leeds finished 4th. Things really got moving in his second season as part of a dynamic midfield containing Gary Speed, David Batty and Gordon Strachan and the forward presence of Eric Cantona Leeds fired their way to the league title.
McAllister left Leeds United for Coventry City in 1996. He spent four seasons and captained the side during his time there. McAllister was voted Coventry City’s player of the season in his final year in 1999-2000.
McAllister’s Liverpool career began in 2000 after he signed under the bosman rulling. The deal was seen as a surprise as McAllister was now 35 years old, however his class and qualities as a footballer where clear for all to see. During the 2000-2001 season McAllister was a useful weapon across any part of midfield and helped Liverpool win the treble that season. McAllister came on as a sub in the FA Cup final against Arsenal and help turn the game in Liverpool’s favour. Goals from Michael Owen won Liverpool the FA Cup that season. A few days later Gary McAllister was voted man of the match during the UEFA Cup final against Deportivo Alaves. During the game McAllister scored one of the goals and was involved in the other 3 of Liverpool’s 5 goals, including delivering the cross that led to the golden goal in extra time.
Gary McAllister left Liverpool in 2002 to take up a player manager status at Coventry City.

Why Gary McAllister makes it in!
Gary Macca eases his way into the countdown because he is just simply class. His ability to pick a pass and strike a dead ball was unreal. Moments that stick in my mind include the goals and creativity in Dortmund during the UEFA Cup final and that 45 yard free kick in the Merseyside derby against Everton. I have no doubt that Macca helped guide a young Steven Gerrard as well. His experience was key to Liverpool’s historic treble.