Jamie McAllister

Early career

McAllister signed an "S" form with Motherwell Boys Club, before being released from his contract by then Motherwell manager Alex McLeish. McAllister then joined Bellshill Boys Club where he played alongside David Lilley.

Queen of the South

McAllister began his senior career in 1996 by signing for Dumfries club Queen of the South with new chairman Norman Blount getting the wheels moving on the club's revival. At Palmerston Park McAllister and Lilley became teammates again. In 1997 the club reached the Scottish Challenge Cup final for the first time. Second division Queen of the South lost 1–0 to First division Falkirk despite a rousing Queens display at Motherwell's Fir Park Stadium; a performance that included the man of the match award going to Queens veteran central midfield playmaker Tommy Bryce and an early career appearance for McAllister as substitute. A late chance for a Derek Townsley equaliser went agonisingly over for Queens. McAllister became one of the most sought after players in the lower leagues and was courted by several Scottish Premier League clubs before leaving at the end of the season in 1999.

Aberdeen

Ebbe Skovdahl signed him for Aberdeen for a fee of £85,000 with further add ons as he made more appearances, resulting in a final fee of over £100,000. Lilley became his teammate at the third successive club. He scored once during his spell in Aberdeen, his strike coming in a 2–0 Scottish Cup win over his future…

McAllister made his Scotland debut, on 30 May 2004, in a 4–1 friendly victory against Trinidad and Tobago at Easter Road. On 2 October 2008, McAllister was recalled to the Scotland squad by manager George Burley for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Norway. On 17 March 2009, McAllister was called up to the Scotland squad for their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying double-header against the Netherlands and Iceland.

Kerala Blasters

On 21 August 2014, while still an active professional footballer, McAllister joined Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters as a player/coach role where he would be the assistant manager under David James.

Bristol City

On 1 July 2016, McAllister announced his retirement from playing professional football to take up the role of under-21 manager at Bristol City. He then became assistant manager to Lee Johnson at Bristol City.

Sunderland

On 30 December 2020, McAllister was appointed assistant head coach at Sunderland, again working with Johnson. With the sacking of Johnson on 30 January 2022, McAllister also left his role at Sunderland.

Hibernian

McAllister again teamed up with Johnson at Hibernian, becoming their assistant manager on 5 June 2022. McAllister left the club on 27 August 2023, following the club decision to sack Johnson.

Bristol Rovers

In December 2023, McAllister joined Bristol Rovers, supporting Matt Taylor following his appointment as first-team manager. On 3 February 2024, he was confirmed to have joined the club in the role of assistant manager. He departed the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.

DPMM

On 9 July 2024, McAllister was unveiled as the new head coach of Brunei club DPMM FC which competed in the Singapore Premier League. He replaced Rui Capela just six games into the season. The following September, he was appointed interim head coach of the Brunei national team, taking…

Club

As of match played 7 May 2016

International

As of match played 30 May 2004