Leeds Secures Premier League Promotion, Bamford Leads Fans in X-Rated Chant

Leeds United secured promotion back to the Premier League after a dominant 6-0 victory over Stoke City and Sheffield United's loss to Burnley, which left their Yorkshire rivals facing the play-offs. The celebrations were marked by Patrick Bamford leading fans in a chant mocking Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, reviving tensions dating back to 2018-19 when Wilder had called Leeds players 'muppets' during a previous promotion race. This act was seen as a reversal of fortunes, with Leeds now celebrating at the expense of their rivals who once denied them automatic promotion. The rivalry between the two clubs, among the biggest in Yorkshire, has been intensified by their recent promotion battles and public exchanges. Bamford's actions, caught on video, showed him initiating the chant and smiling as fans joined in, highlighting the ongoing animosity. The incident adds another chapter to the fierce competition between Leeds and Sheffield United as both clubs continue to vie for top-flight status.