đ Share this article Patrick Bamford Joins the Blades Despite Initiating Derogatory Chants About Manager Chris Wilder Patrick Bamford is now a member of the Championship side just seven months following starting disrespectful taunts targeting the team's coach, Chris Wilder. The 32-year-old striker, without a club after departing from Leeds, has agreed to a agreement with the second-tier strugglers through the winter. Bamford's lengthy spell at Elland Road was ended amicably in August. Among Bamfordâs final notable acts as a Leeds player involved leading insulting chants regarding Wilder during the clubâs promotion party in April. Currently, the one-cap England player is set to play for Wilder as the Bladesâ manager aims to rescue his beloved club away from the drop zone. Previous History Involving the Striker and Wilder The pair had previous conflict prior to Leeds moved up to the top flight last season and United lost the promotion decider to Sunderland. Wilder called Bamford as âa muppetâ back when the situation was different during the 2018-19 season and the Blades secured direct promotion whereas Leeds fell short in the promotion playoffs. Reconciliation & Looking Ahead All appears to have been resolved with Sheffield United, the Championshipâs least productive attack, in desperate need of a boost up front while Bamford aiming to resurrect his playing days. The song about Wilder gained traction in April. An apologetic Bamford and the Leeds manager, Farke, called the Sheffield United manager the following day. Chris Wilder stated at the time: âSpoke with Patrick yesterday and Iâve no problem whatsoever with it. Iâm not sure regarding the language from a fellow professional! But I valued and respected him giving me a call. âWe spent 20 minutes and the same again I talked with Daniel Farke as well and we had a longer discussion with him and he is a super guy, a top guy. Back in my playing days we would give it and accept it and thatâs part and parcel of football at every level, including a Sunday morning. I've got no problem at all. I'm fine with the situation and I said that to Patrick.â Recent Career Struggles Bamford made 18 appearances for Leeds last season but the ex- Forest, Chelsea FC & Boro striker has struggled with injury in recent years.