A first year scholar, signing in the summer of 2008, Collister is a very strong shot stopper, particularly when the ball is heading for the top corners.
He made his debut on 12 September 2009 in Tranmere's 3-2 defeat at home to Walsall, coming on as a second half substitute for the injured Luke Daniels.
Collister came on as a second half substitute in the game against Stockport after goalkeeper Luke Daniels was sent off, Collisters first task was to pick Carl Baker's penalty out of the net.
Collister attended Hilbre High School, Frankby, Wirral until the age of 16.