sentences:  The manager John McCormack introduced McAlister to the first team as a result of his performances in the reserves.By season 2004–05 McAlister had forced his way into Morton's first team, and such were his performances that he went on to start in every league match that season, barring one in which he appeared as a substitute.As a result, he was offered a new three-year contract which he signed in July 2005.