It was nearly over after five years
Ending his Leeds United career after five years was something Patrick Bamford wanted to do following relegation and a worrying time for his family with death threats to boot. Towards the end of the 22/23 campaign, with United heading for the trapdoor, Bamford missed a decisive penalty at home to Newcastle United, which triggered a barrage of online abuse.
There were no words exchanged with the drivers, but security guarded his home that night, ahead of what became a summer of reflection. Leaving Elland Road after five years, with just eight goals across the previous two seasons, was on his mind. “It wasn’t until sitting down and thinking about it, I had to make sure my missus was okay with it, and reassure her it won’t happen again by putting measures in place. I knew it was a tough one for me because, after going down, there was still unfinished business with Leeds because I felt like I hadn’t been able to contribute for the last 18 months in the Prem.
Bamford has made 15 league starts and scored eight goals since the start of last season, after making that decision to stay.
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