Leeds United hold a five-point cushion over third-place Sheffield United in the Championship heading into a crucial stage of the season, where a variety of tests are on the horizon during the busy festive period.
Four consecutive victories in the league have restored confidence after defeat to West Brom last month and a further boost could be on the horizon as Marcelo Bielsa’s side is set to be bolstered by a string of players returning from injury.
One of those is forward Patrick Bamford, who made his first start since September for the U23 side against Burnley this week and was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick in a sensational 6-3 victory over the Premier League side.
Kemar Roofe boasts 10 goals in 15 appearances this season but the return of Bamford could provide him with competition for his place – especially if the former Chelsea man can maintain the sort of form he showed in the recent win.
Fans flocked to social media to heap praise upon the 25-year-old and we have gathered some of their comments below.
Izzy Brown and Bamford to come into the team is fantastic.
— DanWally (@danwally14) December 11, 2018
More like Hatrick Bamford, AM I RIGHT?
— Nick Elliott (@NickElliott91) December 11, 2018
Absolutely loving this!
Roofe has been brilliant no question but was gutted we lost Bamford so early in his time here and we’ve missed him. Him and Brown will be like 2 new signings for the second half of the Season. #MOT
— Bielsa’sBoys2018-19 (@RyanLUFC91) December 11, 2018
Mans looking good
— samjohnson77 (@samjohnson77) December 12, 2018
What a way to mark your return!! Well done Patrick,good to have you back.MOT
— Donna@LS11 (@DonnaL75) December 11, 2018
I'm just pleased you have confidence that we'll stay up!
— Paul Ingram (@LeedsClaret) December 11, 2018
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