Patrick Bamford delighted Leeds United fans and some of his old teammates too on Saturday night, as the Elland Road favourite joined The Kaiser Chiefs on stage at Temple Newsam.
‘I Predict A Riot’ has been stuck in the heads of Leeds fans ever since the club confirmed their place back in the Premier League. The Kaiser Chiefs are themselves Leeds fans, named after Leeds icon Lucas Radebe.
On Saturday night, Simon Rix, Ricky Wilson and the rest of the Kaizer Chiefs band returned to Leeds to play in front of a packed crowd. A crowd which included Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling and Kalvin Phillips.
Celebrations after the parade saw Bamford playing the guitar in a pub on the Monday night, and now he has continued that by appearing on stage with The Kaiser Chiefs alongside the Championship trophy.
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Bamford was unveiled by the Leeds-supporting band to the delight of fans, many of which were Leeds supporters. Bamford had a guitar wrapped around him, wearing the club’s 2000-01 yellow away shirt.
Donned on the back was ‘Viduka 9’, highlighting how much of an icon the Australian remains at Elland Road. Viduka took to Instagram later on Sunday, telling fans “what a pleasure” to be on Bamford’s back.
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Both Leeds no.9’s spent considerable amounts of time at Leeds, with Bamford set to enter his eighth year as a Leeds player. Viduka earned legendary status during his time at Leeds after four years at the club.
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Bamford actually has a slightly better record than Viduka does at Elland Road in terms of minutes per goal or assist, but that is largely because four of Bamford’s seven seasons have been in the second tier.
All four of Viduka’s years at Leeds came in the Premier League, highlighting just how good the big striker was for The Whites. A record of more than one goal or assist every two games, makes him a Leeds icon.