đ Share this article Patrick Bamford Joins Sheffield United Despite Initiating Abusive Songs Targeting Manager Wilder The striker is now a member of Sheffield United just seven months following leading derogatory songs aimed at their manager, Wilder. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent after departing from Leeds, has put pen to paper on a contract joining the second-tier club in difficulty through the winter. His lengthy time at Elland Road was ended by mutual consent in August. Among the player's last memorable actions while at Leeds included starting insulting songs regarding Chris Wilder amid Leeds' promotion party in April. Now, the former England international will feature for Wilder as the Bladesâ manager aims to rescue the team he loves away from the bottom places. Past Conflict Between the Striker and Wilder The pair had previous conflict prior to Leeds moved up back to the Premier League the previous campaign while Sheffield United were defeated in the promotion decider to Sunderland. The manager called Bamford as âa muppetâ back when the roles were reversed during the 2018-19 season and the Blades secured automatic promotion while Leeds United fell short in the promotion playoffs. Making Amends & Moving Forward All seems to have been put behind them with Sheffield United, the league's lowest scorers, in desperate need of improvement in attack and Bamford aiming to revive his playing days. The song about Wilder went viral in April. A repentant Patrick and the Leeds manager, Farke, phoned the Sheffield United manager the next day. Wilder commented back then: âHad a conversation with Patrick recently and I have no problem whatsoever with it. Iâm not sure about the language from a fellow professional! However I appreciated and respected him giving me a call. âWe had 20 minutes and the same again I talked with Daniel Farke as well and had a half-hour chat together and he is a super guy, a class act. When I was playing we would give it and take it and thatâs an integral part of the game at every level, even on a Sunday morning. I have no problem at all. I am cool with the situation and I told him that to Patrick.â Recent Playing Struggles Bamford featured in 18 appearances for Leeds last season but the former Forest, Chelsea FC & Middlesbrough striker has faced difficulties with fitness issues in recent years.