Ex-Leeds United, Aston Villa and Fulham star joins 11th-tier club in shock move

Former Leeds United star Ross McCormack has joined 11th-tier outfit Doncaster City.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 17th Feb 2024, 09:01 BST

Once the chief marksman at Elland Road, McCormack will now ply his trade in the Central Midlands League Premier Division North. He has agreed terms with Doncaster City, who were established in 2022 by football agent Willie McKay.

In an announcement on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, Doncaster City confirmed the former Scotland international would be with the club “for a short period”.

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The move comes after McCormack’s stint as a player and director of football at Liversedge. His departure was confirmed last month, when Liversedge admitted it had “not worked out”.

Former Leeds United star Ross McCormack has joined Doncaster City. Image: Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFormer Leeds United star Ross McCormack has joined Doncaster City. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images
Former Leeds United star Ross McCormack has joined Doncaster City. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

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A statement shared on X read: “We can confirm that Ross McCormack has left Liversedge FC by mutual consent. Though it has not worked out for both parties, we wish Ross all the best for the future, and we are grateful for his time with us. No further comments will be made.”

Doncaster City unveiled McCormack shortly after confirming the capture of former Celtic and Blackburn Rovers defender Charlie Mulgrew.

McCormack, now 37, was a firm favourite among fans at Elland Road during his four years with the club. He scored 58 goals in 157 appearances for the Whites before departing for Fulham in 2014.

He also counts Cardiff City, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest among his former clubs.