Former Liverpool star Gary McAllister is set to be named as a member of Brendan Rodgers’ new-look backroom staff, with the 50-year-old former midfielder’s new role likely to be confirmed in the coming days (via BBC Sport).
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McAllister, whose last managerial role was as assistant to former Reds boss Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa, will join Sean O’Driscoll and Pepijn Lijnders as Rodgers’ new first-team coaches.
It’s likely to prove a popular appointment. The treble winner enjoys a brilliant reputation with the Liverpool fans despite spending just two years as a player on Merseyside.
He’s one of a handful of players who built up a brilliant standing at Anfield despite spending just a short time at the club. In the list below we countdown the top ten iconic stars who have failed to play 100 games for the club.
John Scales (1994-1996; Games: 94)
The defender joined Liverpool from Wimbledon and won the League Cup within a year of his arrival – playing the full 90 minutes as we beat Bolton at Wembley – while he also played in the FA Cup final defeat in 1996.
Titi Camara (1999-2000; Games: 37)
Camara scored ten goals during 18 months at Anfield. His most iconic moment came when he netted the winner against West Ham the morning after the death of his father. He memorably burst into tears following the goal.
Gary McAllister (2000-2002; Games: 87)
He was already a veteran when he joined Liverpool and many people questioned his signing. However, he was a revelation with his performances, scoring nine goals and picking up five well-deserved winners medals.
Markus Babbel (2000-2002; Games: 73)
Another member of our treble winning team. He was a reliable right-back for us and could of had a much lengthier career on Merseyside if it weren’t for illness ruling him out for a year and eventually causing his early retirement.
Jari Litmanen (2001-02; Games: 43)
The Finn was greeted as a ‘world class’ signing when he joined the club in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, he was never able to quite live up to those expectations, but he still scored several crucial goals that endeared him to fans.
Mohamed Sissoko (2005-07; Games: 87)
Expectations were high when the Mali international arrived at Anfield. He started promisingly enough and was an integral part of our FA Cup winning side in 2006. Unfortunately, injury problems eventually led to his early exit.
Craig Bellamy (2006-2007 & 2011-2012; Games: 78)
The Welshman spent two memorable seasons at Anfield. In his first, he helped us reach the Champions League final and produced a memorable goal swing celebration. In his second, he won the League Cup against Cardiff.
Alvaro Arbeloa (2007-2009; Games: 98)
One of the most underrated players in modern Liverpool history. Glen Johnson’s performances over the last six years have proved how much we’ve missed the Spaniard, who rarely made a mistake and never let us down.
Maxi Rodriguez (2010-2012; Games: 73)
The Argentine starred with 17 goals during his brief stint on Merseyside, which including a number of important goals. He memorably netted against Chelsea on route to the League Cup final and helped us win at Wembley.
Daniel Sturridge (2013 – Present; Games: 67)
One from the current crop. Few players have enjoyed better starts to their Liverpool careers – Sturridge already has 40 goals in all competitions – but injuries restricted him to just seven Premier League starts last season.
