contract with newly promoted League Two club Grimsby Town on a free transfer. However, he played just four matches throughout the 2016–17 season as he struggled with what was said to be a recurring groin injury. However he later discovered that he had been misdiagnosed, and was in fact suffering with an ankle related problem. McAllister joined National League North club York City on 8 December 2017 on a one-month loan. He made his debut on 16 December 2017, when starting in a 2–1 away defeat to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy first round. He finished the loan with four appearances. He was released by Grimsby at the end of the 2017–18 season after making just six appearances in two years. Chester On 11 January 2019, McAllister joined National League North side Chester. He was signed to form a central midfield partnership with Gary Roberts as Gary Stopforth was ruled out with injury. Manager Bernard Morley praised McAllister for an assured performance in his "Seals" debut appearance against Guiseley. Newtown On 9 August 2019, McAllister joined Cymru Premier side Newtown. He made 26 appearances in the 2019–20 campaign, which was curtailed early due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, and signed a new contract in June. He featured 26 times in the 2020–21 campaign and was an unused substitute as Newtown beat Caernarfon Town in the play-off final to secure qualification into the newly created UEFA Europa Conference League. He announced his retirement in July 2021. Style of play In describing his playing style, McAllister said that "I work hard and I read the game well... [and] I like to get forward". Port Vale assistant manager Mark Grew said that "he's a good passer, he has excellent vision and great energy". Career statistics Honours Shrewsbury Town Football League Two second-place promotion: 2011–12 Scunthorpe United Football League Two second-place promotion: 2013–14 Individual Sheffield Wednesday Young Player of the Year: 2005–06 Scunthorpe United Player of the Year: 2013–14 References External links 1987 births Living people Footballers from Bolton English footballers English expatriate footballers Association football midfielders Manchester United F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Bury F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players York City F.C. players Newtown A.F.C. players Chester F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League