Reuben McAllister explained

Reuben McAllister
Birth Date:10 June 2006
Birth Place:Livingston, Scotland
Height:1.78m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Kelty Hearts
(on loan from Hibernian)
Youthyears1:2015–2022
Youthclubs1:Bristol City
Youthyears2:2022–2023
Youthclubs2:Hibernian
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:→ Kelty Hearts (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Club-Update:00:15, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Reuben McAllister (born 10 June 2006) is a Scottish professional football player who plays for Kelty Hearts, on loan from Hibernian.[1] [2]

Career

Bristol City

McAllister joined Bristol City at nine years old.[3] He featured for the Bristol City Under-23 side at the age of just 15 years-old in a 2-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers in October 2021.[4]

Hibernian

McAllister left Bristol City for Hibernian in July 2022 for an undisclosed six-figure fee that reportedly could rise to £500,000 should certain clauses be met.[5] [6] Hibs manager Lee Johnson described him as a "top young player".[7] He agreed a three-year deal at Easter Road and was expected to move straight into the Hibs development team.[8] He was named among the first-team match day substitutes on 27 July 2023, in the UEFA Europa Conference League against Inter Club d'Escaldes. He made his professional debut in the second leg of the fixture, on 3 August 2023.[9] [10]

McAllister was loaned to Scottish League One club Kelty Hearts in January 2024.[11]

Style of play

McAllister has been described as creative left footed midfield player with an eye for a pass.[12]

Personal life

He is the son of Scottish former international football player Jamie McAllister.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reuben McAllister. Soccerway. 3 July 2023.
  2. Web site: UEFA.com . Reuben McAllister UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 . 2024-01-20 . UEFA.com . en.
  3. Web site: MCALLISTER JOINS HIBS. bcfc. 13 July 2022. 3 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Exclusive: Newcastle United monitoring Bristol City prospect after Under-23s breakthrough. Bristol World. 2 July 2023. Mark. Carruthers. 17 June 2022.
  5. Web site: Jamie McAllister opens up on son Reuben joining him at Hibs and gives positive Kyle Magennis update. Scotsman. 3 July 2023. Mark. Atkikson. 25 August 2022.
  6. Web site: Revealed: The full Reuben McAllister to Hibernian fee as Bristol City cash in on young talent . Bristol World. Gregor. Macgregor. 10 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Reuben McAllister move to Hibs 'probably going to happen', says Lee Johnson. Edinburgh News. 3 July 2023. Patrick. McPartlin. 12 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Hibs confirm signing of assistant manager's son Reuben McAllister. Herald Scotland. 3 July 2023. 13 July 2022. James. Cairney.
  9. Web site: INTER CLUB D'ESCALDES VS. HIBERNIAN. 27 July 2023. Soccerway. 27 July 2023.
  10. Web site: HIBERNIAN VS. INTER CLUB D'ESCALDES. 3 August 2023. Soccerway. 3 August 2023.
  11. News: Hibs greenlight midfielder's loan move to Maroon Machine . John . Greechan . Edinburgh Evening News . 5 January 2024 . 5 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Reuben McAllister: Hibs land 'real coup' after completing signing of Bristol City youngster. Scotsman. 3 July 2023. Matthew. Elder. 13 July 2022.
  13. Web site: Ex-Bristol City coach opens up on Reuben McAllister's decision to swap the Robins for Hibernian. Bristol Post. 3 July 2023. James. Piercy. 26 August 2022.

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