McCormack: Fan memories of prolific Leeds striker who broke nine-year four goal record

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 27th Feb 2022, 06:00 BST
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Ross McCormack knew where the goal was for Leeds United - scoring 53 times in 144 appearances.
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The striker - who joined from Cardiff City in 2010 - was well known for being a prolific finisher.

He made his league debut for the Whites in August 2010 against Watford, with the team securing a victory.

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Ross McCormack in action for Leeds against Millwall in 2012.Ross McCormack in action for Leeds against Millwall in 2012.
Ross McCormack in action for Leeds against Millwall in 2012.

McCormack scored his first goal for Leeds in a 1–0 win over Burnley, and was named man of the match.

In the 2011-2012 season, McCormack scored 19 goals and won the Yorkshire Evening Post Player of the Year Award.

McCormack finished the 2013–14 season scoring 29 goals in all competitions for Leeds.

He was second to Danny Ings as Championship Player of the Year.

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Leeds United v Leicester..A dejected Ross McCormack misses a chance..18th January 2014..Picture by Simon HulmeLeeds United v Leicester..A dejected Ross McCormack misses a chance..18th January 2014..Picture by Simon Hulme
Leeds United v Leicester..A dejected Ross McCormack misses a chance..18th January 2014..Picture by Simon Hulme

In a famous rout, McCormack became the first Leeds player to score four times in a league match since Brian Deane in 2004 during the 4-2 victory over Charlton in November 2013.

He was first to do so in an away match for 87 years for the club.

McCormack eventually left the club for Fulham in an £11million transfer.

Here is what some of the