Ross McCormack: I’m Having a Bit of This | The West Stand
Summary
Ross Wallace discusses his return to professional football after a hiatus, detailing his journey from amateur Glasgow teams to playing for Nairn County. He reflects on his difficult experiences at Aston Villa, including struggles with depression and a lack of club support, which led to his initial retirement. The conversation also covers the current state of Leeds United, praising their squad cohesion and recruitment strategy while analyzing the challenges of balancing Premier League and European fixtures.
Topics discussed
Intro, Zen Pouches, and NordVPN sponsorship
Welcome Ross McCormack and Dublin recap
Ross's charity boxing match and weight loss
Training with amateur Glasgow team
Grassroots pitch conditions and gear
Squad numbers and falling out of love with football
Mental health struggles at Aston Villa
Contract rules and the decline of his career
Rebuilding routine and finding joy in training
Comparing grassroots buzz to Premier League
Chaos at Leeds during the Chilton era
The sale to Newcastle and pre-season disputes
Reflections on Leeds' current stability
Regrets and the path back to the top flight
Metro by T-Mobile sponsorship
Leeds' Premier League standing and kit launch
Squad depth and recruitment strategy
Financial sustainability and squad turnover
Accelerating through the tiers vs mid-table rivals
Spurs' relegation and the 'medicine' concept
Leeds' form, injuries, and European travel
Impact of midweek European games on performance
Championship schedule intensity and recovery
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's importance to Leeds
The evolution of the number nine role
Ross's hypothetical role in a modern squad
Three-word round: Calvert-Lewin and Kilgallen
Sign-off and final sponsor read
End of episode
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