“Fans Go Wild as Bamford Drops X-Rated Bomb on Chris Wilder at Elland Road Party
Patrick Bamford doesn’t hold back during Leeds’ promotion party, leading chant aimed at Chris Wilder
Patrick Bamford made his feelings about Chris Wilder crystal clear as he joined Leeds United fans in celebration at Elland Road.
Leeds clinched promotion to the Premier League on Monday (21 April) with an emphatic 6-0 thrashing of Stoke City, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Burnley’s 2-1 victory also played a crucial role in sealing the Whites’ return to the top flight, sparking ecstatic celebrations around LS11.
During the post-match scenes, Bamford was caught on camera joining fans in a chant laced with expletives aimed at Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.
Bamford joins in as Leeds fans target Wilder
It was a memorable Easter Monday for Leeds supporters, as they saw their team finally secure promotion after two seasons in the Championship. The dominant win against Stoke eliminated any remaining nerves, and Burnley’s result confirmed promotion.
As a result, Sheffield United now face the challenge of navigating the playoffs — a route that hasn’t typically brought them much success.
Chris Wilder, known for his frosty relationship with Leeds and his past remarks about Bamford, will now lead his team through the playoff gauntlet. That history clearly wasn’t forgotten on Monday, as Bamford was seen igniting a not-so-subtle chant directed at the Blades boss — captured by Paul Z on X (22 April).
While the moment might raise eyebrows, many Leeds fans likely saw it as a bit of playful retaliation, celebrating both promotion and a long-standing rivalry.
Leeds fans embrace Bamford’s fiery moment
On a day filled with joy and unity, Leeds players showed a personal side that connected deeply with the fanbase.
Youngster Harry Gray led chants of his own following his debut, and Pascal Struijk was spotted wearing a retro 2001 Strongbow away kit as celebrations kicked off at Elland Road.
But it was Bamford’s bold chant that stole the spotlight, gaining traction and support on social media — not just from Leeds fans, but from supporters of other clubs too.
