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Leeds United fans have kept a close eye on Patrick Bamford during his debut for Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n The striker came off the bench for the Blades midway through the second half of their Steel City Derby success, as they saw off their bitter rivals by an emphatic 3-0 scoreline. <\/p>\n Bamford had his contract terminated at Leeds<\/a> at the end of August, and he was forced to find a new club after over 190 appearances in the famous white shirt.<\/p>\n Football Insider<\/strong> exclusively revealed that Bamford was in line for a move to the MLS<\/a> at one stage, but he ultimately ended up joining the ranks at Bramall Lane. <\/p>\n The 32-year-old got off to the ideal start with Sheffield United<\/a> thanks to their derby victory this weekend, and there was plenty of discussion surrounding his display after the game. <\/p>\n Bamford\u2019s arrival at Sheffield United received a positive reaction<\/a> from their supporters, who have been keen to see him step onto the pitch in their colours for the first time. <\/p>\n The frontman replaced Danny Ings<\/a> with 20 minutes remaining at Hillsborough on Sunday, and he enjoyed the kind of cameo that fans have become accustomed to seeing from him over the years. <\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n Bamford<\/a> showed some touches of real quality during his brief appearance, but also squandered a golden chance to net his first goal for his new club, as he saw his backheeled effort saved by Sheffield Wednesday<\/a> goalkeeper Ethan Horvath at his near post.<\/p>\n The miss drew a predictable reaction from Leeds<\/a> fans on X, who were quick to poke fun at their former star for his ability to convert chances in front of goal.<\/p>\n bamford doing what bamford does best lol<\/p>\n \u2014 Fallingapartagain (@paulblanch2468) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n One supporter reacted to the chance by writing \u201cBamford doing what Bamford does best lol,\u201d while another laughed at the fact that he had just missed a \u201csitter.\u201d<\/p>\n Bamford just missed a sitter \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n 5 year premier league contract under #lufc<\/a> fraud MB <\/p>\n Disgrace<\/p>\n \u2014 Whiteandright Americans Out (@Lonewhite101) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Bamford on is own six yard box misses seen that somewhere \ud83d\ude1c\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n \u2014 Graham noble (@Grahamnoble12) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Bamford you\u2019re flick iSnT going in folklore<\/p>\n \u2014 Skyva (@TheRealSkyva) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Bamford said he was fit, its only been on the pitch for 20 minutes and he’s blown out his hole.<\/p>\n \u2014 Jason O’Keeffe \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc9b (@Jasonokscoop) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Sheffield United fans were much quicker to pile the praise on the performance from their new star.<\/p>\n Bamford was excellent when he came on should have had a goal and assist as well \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n \u2014 Reece (@FowlerReece) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Bamford had a decent half hr. Looked composed \ud83d\udc4cunlucky not to get on the score sheet<\/p>\n \u2014 David (@originalbainzey) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n The forward created one big chance during his cameo and recorded an xG of 0.4.<\/p>\n Patrick Bamford hasn\u2019t started a competitive game in over a year<\/p>\n Bamford was briefly training with Coventry City<\/a> after his departure from Elland Road was confirmed, and the question marks that have surrounded his fitness in recent weeks are certainly justified. <\/p>\n The former Chelsea star hadn\u2019t played a single minute of competitive football until he was introduced by Chris Wilder<\/a> during Sunday\u2019s clash, and he has had to wait even longer to start a game. <\/p>\n Bamford didn\u2019t start a single league game for the Whites in the entirety of their promotion-winning Championship<\/a> campaign last term, and you have to go back to August 2024 for the last time he started in competitive action. <\/p>\n That came in a Carabao Cup clash with Middlesbrough<\/a>, and Wilder must surely bear that in mind in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n He will be keen to get Bamford involved more frequently throughout his short-term contract, but it is also vital that they do not try and build up his minutes too quickly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n ![\"Patrick](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Patrick-Bamford-Leeds-United-1024x576.png\")
Credit: ImagoLeeds fans poke fun at Bamford\u2019s finishing after Sheffield United chance<\/p>\n\n
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