Patrick Bamford Leads Offensive Chant Against Chris Wilder After Leeds' Promotion

Leeds United secured promotion to the Premier League alongside Burnley, leading to jubilant celebrations at Elland Road where striker Patrick Bamford was filmed initiating a derogatory chant about Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder. The chant drew on a long-standing rivalry, notably fueled by Wilder's 2019 comments calling Bamford and other Leeds players 'muppets' during a previous promotion race. Despite the incident, Wilder stated he holds no hard feelings, having since spoken with both Bamford and Leeds manager Daniel Farke, and emphasized the importance of such rivalries in football. Wilder acknowledged the competitive history between the clubs and praised Leeds' achievement, expressing that he would have preferred his team’s position. This episode underscores the ongoing animosity and banter between the Yorkshire rivals, which has often spilled over into public and social media exchanges. Wilder also noted that both teams' high points totals this season reflect their strong campaigns, even as Sheffield United now face the play-offs.