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West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:30 pm

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news ... -mccormack

I for one would love to have him back.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:35 pm

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 16:23 UK
West Ham United have reportedly lodged a bid for Leeds United captain Ross McCormack.

The Hammers are in desperate need of firepower up front as they attempt to steer themselves out of the relegation zone in the Premier League table.

According to Sky Sports News, West Ham have made a bid for the 27-year-old, who has netted 17 goals for Leeds in the Championship this season.

The club previously rejected offers from Middlesbrough for the forward during the window last summer.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:39 pm

Wash DC Blue wrote:http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11685/9131690/transfer-news-west-ham-bid-for-leeds-united-captain-ross-mccormack

I for one would love to have him back.


Me too and I honestly believe he could cut it at this level!!

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:54 pm

Poor signing

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:55 pm

Big fish in a poor Leeds pond, loved Ross when he was here but would be very surprised if he was to succeed in the Prem.
Big Sam obviously thinks different and it would seem they are planning to use off a big man, Cole/Carroll?

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:57 pm

By all accounts, Ross loves it at Leeds. He 'gets' Leeds United. Why would he want to go to West Ham?

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:59 pm

PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


For who, West Ham?

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:23 pm

Doubt Ross would want to sign under Vinnie, have you seen some of his tweets!?

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:24 pm

llangainbluebird wrote:
PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


For who, West Ham?

Yes. Signing Borrielo and Noccerino though which ain't bad

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:30 pm

He's not premier quality,he's at his level with Leeds.
championship player at best.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:16 pm

He's Spartacus wrote:He's not premier quality,he's at his level with Leeds.
championship player at best.


Agreed and it looks like a bit of panic buying by Sam,besides he's not as good as Nicky Maynard in my view.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:22 pm

PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


Yes and a bloke who has played a handful of times for a country that isn't even ranked in the top 50 from a very poor league is such a brilliant signing isn't it.

Ban this c**t

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:26 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:
PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


Yes and a bloke who has played a handful of times for a country that isn't even ranked in the top 50 from a very poor league is such a brilliant signing isn't it.

Ban this c**t

thought you weren't being negative

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:06 pm

Ross played with passion, loved him when he was here,but not top quality....wish he was

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:16 pm

soulofthesea wrote:Ross played with passion, loved him when he was here,but not top quality....wish he was


Think a bit of passion is what we need and who knows, he may save us.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:25 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:
soulofthesea wrote:Ross played with passion, loved him when he was here,but not top quality....wish he was


Think a bit of passion is what we need and who knows, he may save us.


Us ?????

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:32 pm

llan bluebird wrote:
Bluebird since 1948 wrote:
soulofthesea wrote:Ross played with passion, loved him when he was here,but not top quality....wish he was


Think a bit of passion is what we need and who knows, he may save us.


Us ?????


Yes?

Us as in us, Cardiff City?

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:33 pm

PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


Based on what? You big up the current signings, yet slate this one? I'd like to know your thinking behind that...

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:34 pm

Barry Chuckle wrote:
PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


Based on what? You big up the current signings, yet slate this one? I'd like to know your thinking behind that...


My thoughts entirely.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:33 pm

He was captain on the weekend, he's their top player.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:09 pm

The only reason y Ross ain't a City player at this moment in time.......! Dave Jones decided on keeping Chopra instead of Ross.
Jones backed Chopra for yrs but, allowed our real gem in McCormack to go.
We will never know whether Ross would unfold to b the real deal. He scored a hat full in his 1st season, many/most from the spot. He looked as though he possessed that twinkle of specialness though.
Ok, if we bring him back, he may well b out of his depth. I for 1 though, would welcome him home..... Call it unfinished business! :ayatollah:

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:48 pm

Incredible that people disagree with an opinion and just slate it like mad.

PWO has an opinion and other people other mentioned that he is best at Championship like which is what PWO is getting at.

I think he's better off staying with Leeds and trying to get Play Offs.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:53 pm

Barry Chuckle wrote:
PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


Based on what? You big up the current signings, yet slate this one? I'd like to know your thinking behind that...

Based on the fact he carries a bit of baggage, why don't you think Hull got him when they had the chance when they were in the PL? Top Champ player but feel he wouldn't make the step up. f*cking hell do you want my diary as well

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:29 am

PartyWithOle wrote:
Barry Chuckle wrote:
PartyWithOle wrote:Poor signing


Based on what? You big up the current signings, yet slate this one? I'd like to know your thinking behind that...

Based on the fact he carries a bit of baggage, why don't you think Hull got him when they had the chance when they were in the PL? Top Champ player but feel he wouldn't make the step up. f*cking hell do you want my diary as well


Carries baggage? Like what exactly? :lol: doesn't seem to be bothering his form. :thumbup: why didn't Hull get him? I don't know, do you? Can you back that up? :laughing6:

That's fine, but why do you feel that these players Ole has brought in would? Suits your agenda? No, no need for diary - can't answer fair questions?

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:37 am

The guy was great for us.
We should have kept him, always worked hard and found the net.
Better player for us than Chopra.

Re: West Ham bid for Ross

Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:06 am

Wash DC Blue wrote:The guy was great for us.
We should have kept him, always worked hard and found the net.
Better player for us than Chopra.


Totally agree. I think he would be a very good signing for West Ham, although they would probably play Carroll/Cole up front and have a 5 man midfield with Downing and Jarvis on the wings so I don't know where McCormack would fit in? McCormack would be great up front with Carroll in a 4-4-2, but that's hardly likely to happen, so it would probably be better for him if he stays with Leeds.