Yeovil Town v Southend United: Shrimpers' McCormack looks forward to game (From Yeovil Express)

Yeovil Town v Southend United: Shrimpers' McCormack looks forward to game

5:30pm Friday 13th November 2009 in Yeovil Town FC By Steve Sowden

SOUTHEND United midfielder Alan McCormack is hoping to put the problems of the last few weeks behind him at Yeovil Town in tomorrow’s Coca-Cola League One clash at Huish Park.

The central-midfielder missed the Shrimpers’ FA Cup First Round defeat to Gillingham through suspension after notching up five bookings.

And the recent financial problems surrounding Blues have also had an impact on the 25-year-old player off the pitch.

But McCormack – speaking to Essex-based Echo Newspapers which are owned by same Newsquest company as the Yeovil Express – is hoping things will get better as he looks to get back his best form.

“I haven’t played as well as I can and I think lots of people would say that,” admitted McCormack.

“My passing hasn’t been like what it should and, although I’m not playing badly, I know I’m capable of better.”

His next chance to impress comes at Huish Park tomorrow (Saturday) and McCormack cannot wait for kick-off against the Glovers.

“The Yeovil game can’t come fast enough now and we want to go there and get all three points,” he said.

McCormack admitted his Southend colleagues have had more than just their football to worry about this season.

The 25-year-old has been among those being paid late this term by the cash-strapped Shrimpers.

Blues’ poor financial position also almost saw them enter administration last week but they were able to pay off a £2.1 million debt to the tax man just in time.

Despite the difficulties, the team remain 10th in the League One table and McCormack insisted the problems had helped bring the players closer together.

Yeovil Town are in 14th spot on 18 points – two behind tomorrow’s visitors.