A section of Middlesbrough fans have reacted with disinterest after their former striker Patrick Bamford was ruled out until the new year with a knee injury.
Leeds United announced on their official website on Tuesday that the 25-year-old will be sidelined for four months after suffering cruciate damage while in action for the club’s Under-23s last Friday.
Boro supporters insisted on social media in response that they have moved on from the forward, who joined United in a £7million transfer from the Riverside Stadium last month.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below.
COMMENTARY:
Boro fans insist they are no longer interested in Bamford after his summer exit, but their claims don’t quite ring true. The striker only left just over a month ago and, at the time, a significant section of the club’s support were far from happy at his exit. Bamford scored 33 goals in 97 appearances for the north-east club, which included a spell on loan from former club Chelsea, as well as the recent 18 months as a permanent member of the squad. Certainly, losing their marquee summer signing is a huge blow for Leeds, even though Bamford has had to play second fiddle to red-hot Kemar Roofe since his summer arrival. It should also benefit Boro, who are vying with the Yorkshire giants for top spot in the Championship, with the closeness of the two sides emphasised by the goalless draw played out just before the international break.
Don't understand the Gazette covering Bamford's injury.
He isn't our player anymore. Write something interesting about our club. Move on.
— Matthew Norman (@MattNorman_90) September 11, 2018
Which is great btw, but my point is people don't want to hear about Leeds players. Bamford wanted to leave, he left. Fans want to move on. Focus on us and ours. Massive achievement by our youngsters and a massive game for us on Saturday
— ??????? Adam ?? (@boroloony) September 11, 2018
Surprisingly, some people might still care, you know, as he only left about 30 days ago? Are we only limited to the current squad, like? What if Derek Whyte does something of note? Exactly.
— Barry Cellnet (@BarryCellnet) September 11, 2018
We've got a game on Saturday, lads ?
— Mark Archer (@markarcher900) September 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/EmptyKnee/status/1039492576041226241
https://twitter.com/dailyboro/status/1039489810552053760
https://twitter.com/Steve_MFC/status/1039496790150664193