Darren McCormack
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Darren McCormack is a Scottish
professional association football player who is currently with Ross County
.
McCormack, a defender
, started his career with Scottish Premier League
club Hibernian
, but was released at the end of the 2009–10 season. He has also represented Scotland at under–21 international level
, but has attracted media attention to his personal life.
made an approach to sign McCormack in 2007, but he signed a five year deal to stay with Hibs
. He made his league debut for Hibs in a 4–1 win over Kilmarnock
in September 2007. McCormack made his first first-team appearance for Hibs in over a year in a 2–0 win against St. Mirren
during January 2009, replacing the suspended David van Zanten
at right back. His appearances have again been limited during the 2009–10 season, making only six first team appearances as of February 2010. He was sent off during the last of those appearances, an Edinburgh derby
match. McCormack's contract was not renewed by Hibs at the end of the season.
After his release at the end of the season, he signed for Ross County
.
for the match against Norway
in May 2008. He was also selected for the match against Lithuania
in August 2008, but did not play.
on Hearts
striker Calum Elliot
on 22 March 2009, near an Edinburgh
nightclub. When the case came to Edinburgh Sheriff Court
, McCormack pleaded guilty to an assault charge, and was fined £1000. The court was told that McCormack had punch
ed Elliot in the face after Elliot had "made a deliberately antagonising remark to him about their respective football careers". McCormack, who sent an apology to Elliot via his agent
, was also fined £1200 (two weeks' wages) by his club
.
During February 2010, McCormack was arrested by police on Leith Walk
and charged with the offences of driving without insurance
and driving without a licence
. He was subsequently banned from driving for 12 months and fined £500.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
professional association football player who is currently with Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
.
McCormack, a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, started his career with Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
, but was released at the end of the 2009–10 season. He has also represented Scotland at under–21 international level
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
, but has attracted media attention to his personal life.
Club career
CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
made an approach to sign McCormack in 2007, but he signed a five year deal to stay with Hibs
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
. He made his league debut for Hibs in a 4–1 win over Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
in September 2007. McCormack made his first first-team appearance for Hibs in over a year in a 2–0 win against St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
during January 2009, replacing the suspended David van Zanten
David van Zanten
David van Zanten is an Irish professional association football player who currently plays for St. Mirren. He was born in Ireland to a Dutch father and an Irish mother...
at right back. His appearances have again been limited during the 2009–10 season, making only six first team appearances as of February 2010. He was sent off during the last of those appearances, an Edinburgh derby
Edinburgh derby
The Edinburgh derby is an informal title given to any football match played between Scottish clubs Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian , the two professional clubs based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The two clubs have a fierce rivalry that dates back to the clubs being founded in the mid-1870s, which...
match. McCormack's contract was not renewed by Hibs at the end of the season.
After his release at the end of the season, he signed for Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
.
International career
McCormack was selected for the Scotland under–21 squadScotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
for the match against Norway
Norway national under-21 football team
The Norwegian national under-21 football team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, is the national football team of Norway for players of 21 years of age or under at the start of a UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship campaign...
in May 2008. He was also selected for the match against Lithuania
Lithuania national under-21 football team
The Lithuania national under-21 football team is the feeder team for the Senior team.Coach: Vitalijus StankevičiusCaptain:-Goalkeepers:-Defenders:-Midfielders:-Forwards:-External links:*...
in August 2008, but did not play.
Personal life
McCormack was arrested for an assaultAssault
In law, assault is a crime causing a victim to fear violence. The term is often confused with battery, which involves physical contact. The specific meaning of assault varies between countries, but can refer to an act that causes another to apprehend immediate and personal violence, or in the more...
on Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
striker Calum Elliot
Calum Elliot
Calum Elliot is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish First Division club Dundee on loan from Scottish Premier League club Heart of Midlothian.-Domestic:...
on 22 March 2009, near an Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
nightclub. When the case came to Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court
Sheriff courts provide the local court service in Scotland, with each court serving a sheriff court district within a sheriffdom.Sheriff courts deal with a myriad of legal procedures which include:*Solemn and Summary Criminal cases...
, McCormack pleaded guilty to an assault charge, and was fined £1000. The court was told that McCormack had punch
Punch (strike)
A punch is a striking blow with the fist. It is the most commonly used attack in hand to hand combat. It is used in some martial arts and combat sports, most notably boxing where it is the only type of technique allowed...
ed Elliot in the face after Elliot had "made a deliberately antagonising remark to him about their respective football careers". McCormack, who sent an apology to Elliot via his agent
Sports agent
A sports agent procures and negotiates employment and endorsement contracts for an athlete.In return, the sports agent generally receives between 4 and 10% of the athlete's playing contract, and 10 to 20% of the athlete's endorsement contract, though these figures vary...
, was also fined £1200 (two weeks' wages) by his club
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
.
During February 2010, McCormack was arrested by police on Leith Walk
Leith Walk
Leith Walk is one of the longest streets in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stretches from The Foot Of Leith Walk at the junction of Great Junction Street and Constitution Street to the junction with London Road, it then links to the east end of Princes Street via Leith Street...
and charged with the offences of driving without insurance
Vehicle insurance
Vehicle insurance is insurance purchased for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles. Its primary use is to provide financial protection against physical damage and/or bodily injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise therefrom...
and driving without a licence
Driver's license
A driver's license/licence , or driving licence is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Most U.S...
. He was subsequently banned from driving for 12 months and fined £500.