title: Tom McAlister
text: # Tom McAlister
  
  Thomas Gerald McAlister (born 10 December 1952) is a Scottish former professional footballer who made more than 350 appearances in the English Football League playing as a goalkeeper.
  
  ## Career
  
  McAlister is principally remembered for making over 150 league appearances for Rotherham United between 1975 and 1979, and as West Ham's second choice goalkeeper to Phil Parkes throughout the 1980s. He also appeared for Sheffield United, Blackpool and Swindon and also made loan appearances for Bristol Rovers and Colchester.
  
  ## Honours
  
  ### Club
  
  **Sheffield United**
  
  * Watney Cup Runner-up: 1972–73
  
  ### Individual
  
  * PFA Team of the Year: 1976–77
  