Ross McCormack bagged a brace against Crystal Palace at Elland Road in September 2011 to help the Whites secure three points which took them to 12th in the table after a stuttering start to the season. The victory helped divert focus away from the off-field unrest over a perceived lack of investment from Ken Bates which had overshadowed the club's start to season. It was game which featured Championship debuts for left-back Charlie Taylor and striker Mikael Forssell. READ MORE: Ross McCormack - Leeds United fans memories of a class act
![Charlie Taylor made his Championship debut for the Whites at left back replacing the suspended Aidy White.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/QVNIMTE5MDg4MDIy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2
Charlie Taylor made his Championship debut for the Whites at left back replacing the suspended Aidy White. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Andy Keogh battles for the ball with Palace's David Wright.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/QVNIMTE5MDg4MDIz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2
Andy Keogh battles for the ball with Palace's David Wright. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Ramon Nunez and Palace's Wilfried Zaha battle for the ball.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/QVNIMTE5MDg4MDI0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2
Ramon Nunez and Palace's Wilfried Zaha battle for the ball. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Ross McCormack put Leeds United ahead after just eight minutes.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/QVNIMTE5MDg4MDI1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2
Ross McCormack put Leeds United ahead after just eight minutes. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Robert Snograss puts a ball into the box.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/QVNIMTE5MDg4MDI2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2
Robert Snograss puts a ball into the box. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Paddy McCarthy celebrates with teammates after equalising for the Eagles.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/QVNIMTE5MDg4MDI3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2
Paddy McCarthy celebrates with teammates after equalising for the Eagles. Photo: Varley Picture Agency