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Slavisa Jokanovic drop interest in Aston Villa bad boy Ross McCormack after being warned off striker by Fulham dressing room

McCormack has been banished to train with the Villa kids by boss Steve Bruce after failing to show for training when electric gates at house broke down

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SLAVISA JOKANOVIC has dropped his interest in Ross McCormack - after being warned off the Scot by the Fulham dressing room.

Cottagers chief Joka was considering a switch to re-sign the striker on loan this January, having sold him to Aston Villa in the summer for £12million.

 Striker Ross McCormack out in the cold at Villa Park under Steve Bruce
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Striker Ross McCormack out in the cold at Villa Park under Steve BruceCredit: Reuters

McCormack, 30, is currently training with the Villa Under-23s following his infamous 'Gate-gate' where he failed to show up for training as the gates at his house were stuck.


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A clutch of clubs are reportedly ready to move for the forward, but SunSport understands Fulham are no longer one of those.

 Steve Bruce took a pop at Ross McCormack after drawing with Preston
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Steve Bruce took a pop at Ross McCormack after drawing with PrestonCredit: Reuters
 Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic spoke to players about Ross McCormack
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Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic spoke to players about Ross McCormackCredit: Reuters
 Ross McCormack move back to Craven Cottage is off
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Ross McCormack move back to Craven Cottage is offCredit: PA:Press Association

That was after Jokanovic consulted his players over the prospect of bringing back McCormack - and the feedback was negative.

McCormack was understood to be a disruptive influence last season, despite being the club's - and possibly the division's - best player.

And it appears the Cottagers' squad, where Jokanovic has bred a team-first mentality that has helped produce arguably the finest football in the division, gave short shrift to the idea of the ex-Leeds man returning.

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