The Scot was a key part of the four in midfield under Howard Wilkinson as he lined up alongside Gordon Strachan, Gary Speed and David Batty. McAllister made 294 appearance across six years for the club in total, scoring 45 goals. He also returned for a spell as head coach for a short time in 2008 as his Leeds side lost a League One play-off final at Wembley to Yorkshire neighbours Doncaster Rovers.
![Gary McAllister in action for the Whites against arch rivals Manchester United at Elland Road.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3NzU2MTA2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Gary McAllister memories
Gary McAllister in action for the Whites against arch rivals Manchester United at Elland Road. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister pose with the First Division trophy after helping the club to the title under Howard Wilkinson in 1991-92.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3NzU2MTA3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Gary McAllister memories
Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister pose with the First Division trophy after helping the club to the title under Howard Wilkinson in 1991-92. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Gary McAllister and his Leeds United team-mates parade the First Division trophy around Elland Road after beating Manchester United to the title.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3NzU2MTA4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Gary McAllister memories
Gary McAllister and his Leeds United team-mates parade the First Division trophy around Elland Road after beating Manchester United to the title. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Gary McAllister sports the famours 'Top Man' away strip during his spell at the club.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3NzU2MTE3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Gary McAllister memories
Gary McAllister sports the famours 'Top Man' away strip during his spell at the club. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![The Whites hero returned for a spell in charge as manager in 2008, but it is most remembered for a League One play-off final defeat to Doncaster at Wembley.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3NzU2MTE4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Gary McAllister memories
The Whites hero returned for a spell in charge as manager in 2008, but it is most remembered for a League One play-off final defeat to Doncaster at Wembley. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Gary McAllister takes on the Liverpool defence during the Leeds United v Liverpool FA Cup quarter final match at Elland Road.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3NzU2MTI1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Gary McAllister memories
Gary McAllister takes on the Liverpool defence during the Leeds United v Liverpool FA Cup quarter final match at Elland Road. Photo: Getty