text: The 29-year-old, who plays on the right side of midfield, joins Carrick from Mid Ulster League side Crewe United.
  In addition to his stint at Crusaders, McAllister has also had spells with other Irish League clubs Ards, Ballymena United and Donegal Celtic.
  McAllister is Carrick's eighth signing during the current transfer window with Aaron Smyth and Kyle McVey already among the arrivals.
  Carrick face Ballinamallard United in the Irish Premiership on Friday night after taking just two points from their last six games.
target: Carrick Rangers have signed former Crusaders midfield Eamon McAllister.