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Ex-Plymouth Argyle keeper Luke McCormick back on field

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Monday, November 12, 2012
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FOUR-and-a-half years after making his last appearance for Plymouth Argyle, Luke McCormick was back in the public gaze on a football field on Saturday.

The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who served time behind bars for a drink-drive smash which killed two young boys in 2008, let in three goals on his debut for Truro City.

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    Luke McCormick appears for Truro City

The Cornish non-League club signed the former Pilgrim late last week on a non-contract no-wages basis. He played in this weekend's 3-2 FA Carlsberg Trophy third qualifying round defeat away to Farnborough. One month after his last match for Argyle, at Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 2008, McCormick's Range Rover was involved in a crash on the M6 motorway in Staffordshire. The accident led to the deaths of two children, Arron and Ben Peak.

The brothers were in a Toyota, driven by their father, which collided with McCormick's car. McCormick admitted causing their deaths and driving with excess alcohol, and was sent to prison in October 2008 for seven years and four months. He had served half of that sentence when he was released earlier this year.

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McCormick, whose contract with Argyle was terminated by mutual consent after he had been charged and bailed in 2008, was given training facilities by Swindon Town earlier this year, but he was not offered a contract by the npower League One club.

McCormick's appearance for Truro is unlikely to be a one-off. Another former Argyle player, Tim Sandercombe, is City's regular 'keeper, and he is not expected to return from a knee injury until the end of this month at the earliest.

McCormick is poised to turn out again for Truro in Blue Square Bet South games at Eastbourne Borough this coming Saturday and at Eastleigh net week.

Truro manager Lee Hodges, a former team-mate of McCormick at Argyle, has declined to comment on the addition of the 'keeper to his depleted squad – City is in administration and its ability to sign players is restricted, but two other ex-Argyle players on the Cornish club's books have made their views known via Twitter.

On Saturday morning, striker Stewart Yetton wrote: "Great news that Luke is playing in goal for us today," while, after the game in Hampshire, midfield player Joe Broad wrote: "Great to see my pal Luke play, great 'keeper and great lad. Everyone deserves a second chance!"

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  • Profile image for eddie_taylor

    by eddie_taylor

    Wednesday, November 14 2012, 1:04PM

    “Whilst I do not condone what Luke did, he admitted his illegal actions and served his sentence as prescribe by law; whether that sentence was commensurate with the crime or not, is not for us to judge. One thing I do know is that in the eyes of the law he is on probational liberty to live his life as he sees fit; it is not up to any individual or group of individuals to hound him for the rest of his life, because if they take the law into their own hands and persecute him, then they in themselves are no better than Luke - the term "vigilantes" come to mind.

    I have some very close friends who have suffered a similar loss, a young daughter, they take great solace from her memory and the pleasures they shared during her comparatively short life; with scant regard for the driver responsible. He served his sentence and is now free to continue with his life and isn't given a thought. I would like to think that I would act in the same way as my friends, should I have to go through the same grief and loose one of my children.”

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    by helterfc

    Wednesday, November 14 2012, 12:49AM

    “Mr. Offensive - if we are talking about a disgrace, your final sentence is certainly one.”

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    by bilbobaggins

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 10:29PM

    “He drove his car full of drink, killed 2 children in my mind equates to murder,and should be treated like one,second chance i dont think so those kids wont get one nor will the parents,rot in hell MURDERER.”

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    by imapilgrim

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 9:07PM

    “Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide (such as manslaughter).


    so MrOffensive your ignorance so as to sensationalise your argument is also very much a disgrace.

    and in answer to your question do i think he has served his time???? no i dont as i think like everyone else affected by this tragedy he will be haunted by his actions for all of his remaining days.”

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    by Heatrdn

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 7:11PM

    “As a Father of two, now grown up children, I could never imagine the grief and loss that the parents of the two dead children must be have gone through when this happened, and indeed the pain and suffering that they are still going through.
    Luke McCormick for what ever reason chose to drive whilst under the influence of alcohol and committed a terrible crime and as such was found guilty and sentenced. He served the tarrif that was given to him by the justice system and is now a "free" man. Free from the confines of prison maybe, but never free from the guilt of what he did. His every waking hour is probably consumed by his crime, and every waking hour by the parents of the two children must be consumed by pain and sorrow.
    I dont drink and drive......but did do a long time ago......but "there by the grace of god go I". I guess it could have just as easily been me behind the wheel that night, but it wasnt.
    I dont condone what Luke did, but he has served his time and is now trying to rehabilitate himself. I doubt for one minute he will go back to the lifestyle he has, which has been suggested on here. Like I said this will haunt him for the rest of his life as it will the parents.........”

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    by cooperman23

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 12:53PM

    “well said WILLS16 mate. who is this mlifeboat ? she gives us stick for saying how we feel about argiggle as you call them ha ha, thats true at mo ! we are not all blind or stupid enough to think they are any good.
    then she actually defends comments defending a guy who murdered two innocent young lads how sad and sick is that ? those lads would love to play football again but that chance was taken from them. perhaps argiggle might sign him up eventually because they sign the rest of the cr4p thats available.”

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    by williams16

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 11:25AM

    “ooh sure havin a pop at me mlifeboat innit missus , duz da truth hurt ? + u oviusly dont lisn coz i dont get da bus + i h8 marmite ! and gt day off whoop whoop bit like argiggles players on a matchday lmao . cant wind me up hunny ! he he”

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    by helterfc

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 9:52AM

    “Trex - had McCormick been a "mere" shop-worker or mechanic, we probably wouldn't know what he was doing after serving his sentence. I am most definitely NOT trying to lessen the hideous crime he committed but simply suggesting he should be allowed to get on with his life as any other convicted criminal would after release.”

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    by Mlifeboat

    Tuesday, November 13 2012, 7:29AM

    “Helterfc, marc1964 and Dodd 30

    Excellently put, 200% support, enough said.

    Williams 16 months eat your marmite soldiers, the bus will be here soon.

    Mandy Lifeboat xx”

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    by trex1_

    Monday, November 12 2012, 11:21PM

    “He killed 2 young children when driving a car when drunk out of his skull!!!!

    Its no wonder this country is in such a mess with " do-gooders" who think he deserves a 2nd chance

    If it had been relatives of yours would you be so forgiving?? No you wouldn't, bloody hypocrites the lot of you.

    Just think for 15 seconds now how you would fell if your children had been killed by him or if you haven't got children then maybe your brother or sister.

    Still feel he should be given a 2nd chance

    I think not”

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