Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder insists he has “no issue at all” with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford leading derogatory chants against him following promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds – who thrashed Stoke 6-0 – and Burnley were both promoted on Easter Monday after the Clarets beat the Blades at Turf Moor.
Following the final whistle of the late afternoon kick-off, there were jubilant scenes outside Elland Road as Leeds revelled in a return to the top flight under Daniel Farke.
Clips on social media showed Bamford starting a chant with fans using offensive language to mock Wilder.
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— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 24, 2025
Wilder – who must now pick his side up for the Championship play-offs – revealed he had since spoken to both Bamford and Leeds head coach Farke, maintaining there was no grudges from the over-exuberant celebrations.
“I am a big boy, you give it, you take it,” Wilder said at a press conference ahead of his side’s trip to Stoke on Friday night.
“You give it out locally, you take it locally as I have always done. We have our moments, other teams have their moments.
“I had a conversation with Pat yesterday and I have no issue at all with it.
“I am not sure about the words used from a fellow pro, but I appreciate and respected him giving me a call and we had 20 minutes.
“I spoke to Daniel as well yesterday and had a half-hour chat. He’s a super guy. They are a top team and a top football club.
“I would in a heartbeat have swapped our position for theirs, but it isn’t the case.
“And as I keep going on about, 94 points for both of those teams is an incredible achievement and they have the ability to go and get 100 points.
“It was a tough campaign from the off for us and we have kept it alive to the 44th game, but ultimately we have finished in the position we will.”
