Gary McAllister MBE (born 25 December 1964 in Newarthill, Motherwell) is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20. He then went on to play for Leeds United, and he later had spells at Coventry City intersected by a brief, yet triumphant, stint at Liverpool.McAllister also represented his national side for nine years, winning 57 caps and scoring five goals. His leadership qualities were noticed, and he spent four successful years as Scotland captain in addition to two seasons as Leeds United captain. He was awarded an MBE in the 2001 New Year Honours in recognition of his contribution to football.As his playing career drew to a close he decided to enter the managerial side of the game. He did this first during his second stay at Coventry when he was appointed manager in April 2002. He resigned a month later and did not enter management again until he returned to Elland Road in January 2008 to replace Dennis Wise.In April 2011, McAllister became the Caretaker Manager at Premier League club Aston Villa due to the ill health of the then current Manager Gérard Houllier, McAllister was previously the Assistant Manager to Houllier prior to Houllier's ill health.
On being awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2002: Of course, it's an honor, and it was a great surprise when I was contacted by Tony Blair's office.
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Altrincham, Cheshire, England [July 2008]
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He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2002 Queen's New Years Honors List for his services to Association Football.
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Played for Leicester City from 15th August 1985 to 2nd July 1990 before signing for Leeds.
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Was Player Manager with Coventry City from 2002 to 2003
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