Ex-Leeds United chief sends one-word message to Bamford after Instagram post
Patrick Bamford was sent a message by former Leeds United Head of Communications James Mooney after winning a Football Supporters’ Association award.
Bamford posted on his Instagram story (22 December) in response to Mooney’s message of congratulations after the Whites’ number nine won the FSA’s Goal of the Year award for 2024.
The strike in question was Bamford’s looping chested volley against Peterborough United in 7 January’s FA Cup third round tie, and was the first ever goal of the year award handed out by the FSA.
Mooney, who left LS11 for pastures new in October, had reposted Bamford’s initial photo with the word “congrats” and an emoji signalling applause.
Patrick Bamford needs to show Leeds United what he can do again
Bamford picking up a Goal of the Year award for his effort at London Road is duly deserved, with many a United fan surely hoping that the award in question was introduced as a result of the 31-year-old’s strike.
However, moments of such mind-blowing elation have been harder and harder to come by for the forward in recent months, with Bamford sliding down the Elland Road pecking order this season.
His effort in the FA Cup helped to spark a spell of consecutive matches which Bamford started up front for Daniel Farke’s side, spearheading a free-scoring attack which went on a record-equalling run.
With Bamford in the number nine role, Farke’s team won nine straight league matches, but if the Whites were to do likewise at some point this term, few fans would expect Bamford to be leading the line.
Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph have overtaken the veteran in the striking ranks so far this season, but Bamford’s award is a stark reminder that on his day, the once-capped England man is a lethal finisher.
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