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- By Joseph Lang
- 12 Apr 2026
The striker is now a member of Sheffield United only half a year following instigating derogatory taunts aimed at the team's coach, Wilder.
The 32-year-old forward, without a club since leaving Leeds, has put pen to paper on a agreement joining the second-tier strugglers through the winter. His lengthy career with Leeds concluded through agreement in August.
One of Bamford’s last memorable actions while at Leeds was to lead insulting chants about Chris Wilder during Leeds' promotion party in April. Currently, the former England international will feature for Wilder as the Blades’ manager seeks to rescue the team he loves out of the relegation zone.
The pair had history prior to Leeds moved up to the Premier League last season while Sheffield United lost the playoff final by Sunderland. The manager called the forward as “a muppet” when the situation was different in 2018-19 and Sheffield United secured direct promotion while Leeds United fell short in the promotion playoffs.
All appears to have been resolved with United, the Championship’s lowest scorers, in desperate need of a boost up front and Bamford looking to revive his career.
The song about Wilder gained traction in April. An apologetic Patrick along with Leeds boss, Farke, called the Sheffield United manager the following day.
Chris Wilder said at the time: “Spoke with Pat recently and I have no issue at all with that. I’m not sure regarding the words used from a fellow professional! However I valued and admired him calling me.
“We had a short while and the same again I talked with Daniel as well and had a half-hour chat together and he's a super guy, a class act. When I was playing we used to give it and accept it and that is part and parcel of the game at every level, including a Sunday morning. I've got absolutely no issue. I am cool with the situation and I told him that to Pat.”
Bamford featured in 18 games with Leeds United last season but the former Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Boro striker has faced difficulties with fitness issues over the past few seasons.