David McAllister has returned to Shels were he forged a fearsome reputation as a top quality player and a firm fan favourite. He returns to Shels as First Team Coach.

He is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Drogheda in the Republic of Ireland he started his senior career with Drogheda United before spells with Shelbourne and St. Patrick’s Athletic.

In 2011, he moved to England to play for Sheffield United, where he remained for two years before switching to Shrewsbury Town and then Stevenage. He later returned to Ireland with Shamrock Rovers where he retired.