Ross McCormack

TSB

Captain Hindsight

Jul 7, 2003

17,666

Lansdowne Place, Hove

• Aug 4, 2013

• #1

Every time I've seen him against us, he's looked impressive.
Can play upfront, in the hole or (by virtue of being left-footed) on the left.
Good whilst driving at defenders or getting onto the sort of incisive passes we will specialise in, once we're up and running with Oscar's style.
Would give us both attacking midfielder options, as well as a different sort of striking option.

Leeds accepted a bid from palace last year, so can't be too expensive.
Only downside I can see is that they're currently above us in the league.

Sign him up!

 

Stumpy Tim

Well-known member

Jul 6, 2003

14,024

Back in Brighton. Well Hove actually

• Aug 4, 2013

• #2

If the rumours were true, he almost joined in exchange for CMS. Shame that didn't happen

 

TSB

Captain Hindsight

Jul 7, 2003

17,666

Lansdowne Place, Hove

• Aug 4, 2013

• Thread starter
• #3

Stumpy Tim said:

If the rumours were true, he almost joined in exchange for CMS. Shame that didn't happen

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When was that?

 

albie_noobs

New member

Jul 25, 2011

492

Newhaven

• Aug 4, 2013

• #4

A squad number of 44 aswell!! Odd. Agree with the OP though, he's been impressive every time I've seen him.

 

Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster

Jul 5, 2003

72,015

• Aug 4, 2013

• #5

I think Gus told him to turn down our offer and stay at Leeds as he'd be managing there soon

 

El Turi

Injured

Aug 13, 2005

6,924

Argentina

• Aug 4, 2013

• #6

TSB said:

When was that?

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Last August.

 

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junior

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Dec 1, 2003

6,500

Didsbury, Manchester

• Aug 4, 2013

• #7

What about wages? I expect he is on a good wedge at Leeds and we are not known for throwing money around. If you take off your Albion tinted specs, can anyone see a good reason why he would swap Leeds for Brightn?

 

seagullsovergrimsby

#cpfctinpotclub

Aug 21, 2005

43,690

Crap Town

• Aug 4, 2013

• #8

junior said:

What about wages? I expect he is on a good wedge at Leeds and we are not known for throwing money around. If you take off your Albion tinted specs, can anyone see a good reason why he would swap Leeds for Brightn?

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He would have been on the same wages as CMS , you have to bear in mind that Leeds at the time were cash strapped. We wouldn't be able to match his wages now after he signed a 3 year deal and Leeds have seen financial investment.

 

DarrenFreemansPerm

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Sep 28, 2010

17,334

Shoreham

• Aug 4, 2013

• #9

I've always rated McCormack, he just seems to be one of those players that is in the right place at the right time. Would have been amazing to swap him gor CMS.

 

edna krabappel

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Jul 7, 2003

47,221

• Aug 4, 2013

• #10

At least signing him would prevent his inevitable goals against us.

 

Dorset Seagull

Once Dolphin, Now Seagull

Feb 21, 2009

4,426

Shaftesbury Dorset ( Hovis hill to you )

• Aug 4, 2013

• #11

junior said:

What about wages? I expect he is on a good wedge at Leeds and we are not known for throwing money around. If you take off your Albion tinted specs, can anyone see a good reason why he would swap Leeds for Brightn?

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Exactly, why sign for us when he is already at a bigger club?

 

seagullsovergrimsby

#cpfctinpotclub

Aug 21, 2005

43,690

Crap Town

• Aug 4, 2013

• #12

Dorset Seagull said:

Exactly, why sign for us when he is already at a bigger club?

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A year ago they didn't want to extend his contract (he had one year left) and he was on his way out the door as Leeds wanted to sell him instead of letting him go for nothing. Leeds had an initial offer on the table from Palace until several other clubs outbid them and these were considered. More investment came into Leeds United last summer and McCormack signed a 3 year deal but until that point we were in contention to swap CMS for him.

 

DarrenFreemansPerm

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Sep 28, 2010

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Shoreham

• Aug 4, 2013

• #13

junior said:

What about wages? I expect he is on a good wedge at Leeds and we are not known for throwing money around. If you take off your Albion tinted specs, can anyone see a good reason why he would swap Leeds for Brightn?

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Maybe for a better chance of first team football?

 

LamieRobertson

Not awoke

Feb 3, 2008

46,656

SHOREHAM BY SEA

• Aug 4, 2013

• #14

Excellant box player imho

 

Goldstone Rapper

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Jan 19, 2009

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BN3 7DE

• Aug 4, 2013

• #15

We need a left-back more.

Kenny Sansom plays left-back, understands the Brighton v Palace rivalry, is a former England international player, and probably would play for a roof over his head and some spending money.

I understand he's ex-Palace but he'd fit the bill nicely.

 

albionalbino

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Nov 1, 2009

1,342

West Sussex

• Aug 7, 2013

• #16

Just read on the BBC website Blackpool are interested and Middlesbrough have bid for him. I'd hope we can compete with them.

 

Leighgull

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Dec 27, 2012

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• Aug 14, 2013

• #17

Goldstone Rapper said:

We need a left-back more.

Kenny Sansom plays left-back, understands the Brighton v Palace rivalry, is a former England international player, and probably would play for a roof over his head and some spending money.

I understand he's ex-Palace but he'd fit the bill nicely.

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Will play for drinks too.

 

glasfryn

cleaning up cat sick

Nov 29, 2005

20,261

somewhere in Eastbourne

• Aug 14, 2013

• #18

Goldstone Rapper said:

We need a left-back more.

Kenny Sansom plays left-back, understands the Brighton v Palace rivalry, is a former England international player, and probably would play for a roof over his head and some spending money.

I understand he's ex-Palace but he'd fit the bill nicely.

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apart from the fact he will not be able to run in a straight line
yep he will do then