McCormack double sees off Torquay as Cornish pasties and Bahrain banks become the subject of choice for Leeds fans

On a day when 31 year old David Norris’ transfer to the club was confirmed and the takeover rumours took an unprecedented turn, with Adam Pope’s tweets about a Bahrain bank, advised by a sheik, becoming the new frontrunners for the ownership of the club. Leeds took on Torquay at Plainmoor in their final pre season friendly of the south west tour.

An attendance of 3,925 witnessed Leeds 2-1 victory with 2,050 of them being Leeds fans. Chants about Cornish pasties at Warnock’s house had fans in stitches, whilst there were calls for Beckford’s return home after rumours of a bid for him were gathering pace on Twitter. All this created a lively atmosphere within the ground and those fans were rewarded when Ross McCormack opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a well hit strike from distance, whilst he scored his and Leeds’ second on the 11^th minute with a superb free kick. Ross subsequently kissed the badge leading many on Twitter to say he would be the next one on his way to Norwich. Torquay however did get one back in the 79^th minute with a headed goal, that Jason Pearce would maybe argue shouldn’t have been allowed after he seemed to be fouled as the ball was whipped in, nevertheless the goal stood. As Leeds understandably tired towards the end, after three games in five days, Torquay threatened more. But their attacks came to nothing and in the end it was another good run out for the lads and another victory to take it up to three in three for pre season.

Once again our fans were fantastic and the number of fans we take to away games continues to astound onlookers, whilst Warnock once again praised our supporters ‘Look at the fans. What can you say about them? I don’t think the new lads knew what had hit them, it even took me by surprise’. Our fans will no doubt have a massive part to play this season, as always, but I hope we can make Elland Road a fortress once again this season. If Warnock can acquire these ‘marquee’ signings he has talked about then I think the fans will once again flock to the ground and make Elland Road the intimidating fortress it once was. With the Snodgrass money, should he be allowed to use it, I think he could sign Peltier and maybe Templeton or Boyd. Whilst he has denied being interested in Templeton I think he could be a good replacement for Snodgrass as he seems to be a tricky winger with something Snodgrass didn’t possess, and that’s pace.

As for the takeover, everyone seems to know as much as everybody else, absolutely nothing. Adam Pope’s tweets were apparently denied by the YEP’s source, so who knows what’s going on. I along with everyone else I can imagine cannot wait until it’s finally confirmed on the official site. It seems to have been dragging on forever now, but understandably due diligence with Bates books would take anyone a substantial amount of time. Let’s just hope these road blocks are navigated as soon as possible, which will allow Warnock to acquire his ‘icing on the cake’ and complete a squad that will hopefully challenge for promotion.