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Leeds star gets Premier League promotion party started in style with generous fan gesture
Patrick Bamford has helped Leeds United fans with their promotion celebrations thanks to a generous contribution. Leeds have confirmed their place in next season’s Premier League by finishing in the top two of the Championship with Burnley. Bamford displayed his generosity to Leeds fansGetty Both sides are still in contention to win the title but know they will be playing in the top flight for the 2024/25 campaign. A 6-0 win over Stoke City put Leeds on the verge of promotion before it was sealed thanks to Burnley beating Sheffield United 2-1. Hundreds of fans celebrated outside Elland Road afterwards, with the players also making an appearance during the jubilant scenes. Local pubs have since welcomed the delighted supporters, with Bamford showing his support to The Old Peacock across the road. The forward gave them a sizable sum of money ahead before their 4-0 Championship win against Bristol City on Monday night. In a post on Facebook, the pub said: “BAMFORD BACKS THE FANS WITH A £5,000 BAR TAB. Big gesture from a big fan favourite. “Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford has generously put £5,000 behind the bar to buy all Leeds supporters their first pre-match drink at The Old Peacock ahead of today’s clash against Bristol City. “A true show of appreciation for the fans – enjoy, raise a glass, and let’s get behind the lads!” Bamford has been at Leeds since 2018 when he signed from league rivals Middlesbrough and was key to their first promotion in 2020. The 31-year-old hasn’t started for the Whites in the Championship this season but still made 15 appearances. Bamford helped a local pub with his donationGetty The Old Peacock celebrated his gesture on social mediaThe Old Peacock Facebook He looks set to be part of their Premier League squad next season and scored 23 goals in 75 top flight appearances in their last stint. Leeds will return to the top flight following their relegation in 2023 but could do so with a new manager in the dugout. talkSPORT understands they could sack Daniel Farke despite their promotion success this season. However, it is also understood that the German does not fear being dismissed at Elland Road. Leeds and Burnley are level on 97 points, although the former sit top of the Championship on goal difference. They travel to Plymouth Argyle for the final day of the season on Saturday whilst the Clarets are at home to Millwall.
Patrick Bamford has helped Leeds United fans with their promotion celebrations thanks to a generous contribution.
Leeds have confirmed their place in next season’s Premier League by finishing in the top two of the Championship with Burnley.
Both sides are still in contention to win the title but know they will be playing in the top flight for the 2024/25 campaign.
A 6-0 win over Stoke City put Leeds on the verge of promotion before it was sealed thanks to Burnley beating Sheffield United 2-1.
Hundreds of fans celebrated outside Elland Road afterwards, with the players also making an appearance during the jubilant scenes.
Local pubs have since welcomed the delighted supporters, with Bamford showing his support to The Old Peacock across the road.
The forward gave them a sizable sum of money ahead before their 4-0 Championship win against Bristol City on Monday night.
In a post on Facebook, the pub said: “BAMFORD BACKS THE FANS WITH A £5,000 BAR TAB. Big gesture from a big fan favourite.
“Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford has generously put £5,000 behind the bar to buy all Leeds supporters their first pre-match drink at The Old Peacock ahead of today’s clash against Bristol City.
“A true show of appreciation for the fans – enjoy, raise a glass, and let’s get behind the lads!”
Bamford has been at Leeds since 2018 when he signed from league rivals Middlesbrough and was key to their first promotion in 2020.
The 31-year-old hasn’t started for the Whites in the Championship this season but still made 15 appearances.
He looks set to be part of their Premier League squad next season and scored 23 goals in 75 top flight appearances in their last stint.
Leeds will return to the top flight following their relegation in 2023 but could do so with a new manager in the dugout.
talkSPORT understands they could sack Daniel Farke despite their promotion success this season.
However, it is also understood that the German does not fear being dismissed at Elland Road.
Leeds and Burnley are level on 97 points, although the former sit top of the Championship on goal difference.
They travel to Plymouth Argyle for the final day of the season on Saturday whilst the Clarets are at home to Millwall.
