sentences:  On 21 July 2009, after a friendly loss to Romania's champions Unirea Urziceni, McAlister was approached by head coach Dan Petrescu to join Unirea, also offering him the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League.McAlister went on trial to Football League Championship side Watford in August 2009.Watford manager Malky Mackay told the club that they intended to keep an eye on McAlister over the weeks following the trial.