‘Humbled’ McCormack aims to end season with milestone
Yorkshire Post 29/4/14
PROLIFIC Leeds United marksman Ross McCormack admitted to being ‘humbled’ at recognition by his peers after being named in the PFA’s Championship Team of the Year.
The 29-goal striker, who has one more opportunity this term to reach a seasonal milestone of 30 goals, in United’s final-day home clash with Derby County on Saturday, was honoured at a glittering awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
The other forward named in the select PFA Championship line-up was Burnley hot-shot Danny Ings, with the side also including three representatives each from the promoted duo of Leicester City and Burnley.
McCormack tweeted; “Thanks for all the messages. Really humbled to be in the team of the year.”
Manager Brian McDermott added: “I’ve been proud of Ross this year. He is the captain – 29 goals overall this season is phenomenal.”
Ex-Whites custodian Kasper Schmeichel was named as the goalkeeper in the Championship XI, with fellow Foxes team-mates Wes Morgan and Danny Drinkwater also earning a place.
Burnley’s representatives were Kieran Trippier, Jason Shackell and Ings, with Derby midfield pair Will Hughes and Craig Bryson also chosen along with Ipswich’s Aaron Cresswell and Nottingham Forest’s Andy Reid.
Rotherham United midfielder Ben Pringle earned a spot in the League One Team of the Year, but there was no place for the likes of 25-goal Kieran Agard, Lee Frecklington, Craig Morgan and Kari Arnason, despite stand-out campaigns.
Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire beat the likes of Morgan and Arnason to earn selection, with the line-up including five Wolves players.
There were no Yorkshire representatives in the Premier League and League Two representative sides.
PROLIFIC Leeds United marksman Ross McCormack admitted to being ‘humbled’ at recognition by his peers after being named in the PFA’s Championship Team of the Year.
The 29-goal striker, who has one more opportunity this term to reach a seasonal milestone of 30 goals, in United’s final-day home clash with Derby County on Saturday, was honoured at a glittering awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
The other forward named in the select PFA Championship line-up was Burnley hot-shot Danny Ings, with the side also including three representatives each from the promoted duo of Leicester City and Burnley.
McCormack tweeted; “Thanks for all the messages. Really humbled to be in the team of the year.”
Manager Brian McDermott added: “I’ve been proud of Ross this year. He is the captain – 29 goals overall this season is phenomenal.”
Ex-Whites custodian Kasper Schmeichel was named as the goalkeeper in the Championship XI, with fellow Foxes team-mates Wes Morgan and Danny Drinkwater also earning a place.
Burnley’s representatives were Kieran Trippier, Jason Shackell and Ings, with Derby midfield pair Will Hughes and Craig Bryson also chosen along with Ipswich’s Aaron Cresswell and Nottingham Forest’s Andy Reid.
Rotherham United midfielder Ben Pringle earned a spot in the League One Team of the Year, but there was no place for the likes of 25-goal Kieran Agard, Lee Frecklington, Craig Morgan and Kari Arnason, despite stand-out campaigns.
Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire beat the likes of Morgan and Arnason to earn selection, with the line-up including five Wolves players.
There were no Yorkshire representatives in the Premier League and League Two representative sides.