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Leeds star Patrick Bamford called 'cheat' twice by commentator as fans say 'what a man'

Patrick Bamford was twice slammed as a 'cheat' by a commentator as Leeds took on QPR in the Championship after forcing a red card for Asmir Begovic

LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Bamford of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road on October 04, 2023 in Leeds, England
Patrick Bamford was slammed by a rival commentator live on air(Image: Getty Images)

Patrick Bamford was twice dubbed a 'cheat' during commentary of Leeds' Championship contest against QPR - and fans were loving the brutal honesty.


The 30-year-old, who made an appearance for the England senior side back in 2021, was adjudged to have gone down easy during the closing stages as Leeds took all three points thanks to Crysencio Summerville on Wednesday. The fury took place late on as Bamford got Asmir Begovic sent-off as QPR's struggles deepened.


Taking place in the 94th minute of the contest with Leeds winning 1-0, Bamford went down under very minimal or no contact after flicking the ball past Begovic just outside the box - going down over some outstretched studs. The co-commentator then said: "Oh there's no touch! He's a diving cheat."


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Bamford then lined up the free-kick as his new commentary friend added: "Bamford the cheat will take the free-kick, left-footed from the edge."


Nick London was the man with the strong opinion sat next to Andy Sinton in the commentary booth for QPR+ and their own iFollow stream of the contest - with all Football League clubs having their own feed.

One response from a fan said: "The commentator in Leeds vs QPR absolutely killed me, what a man." A second added: "More commentary like this please."

Did the commentator go too far? Tell us in the comments section below.


Patrick Bamford went down as Asmir Begovic saw red in the closing stages
Patrick Bamford went down as Asmir Begovic saw red in the closing stages(Image: Sky Sports)
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A third posted: "Very entertaining commentary on the QPR steam." A fourth added: "Deffo a dive but the QPR commentators are so biased its unreal."

One fan backed the forward by saying: "Although there was no contact. Begovic’s studs were high towards Bamford's thigh, Bamford was forced to take avoiding action & fell over."


Another supporter agreed: "He’s done enough to put him off balance and if Bamford doesn’t move there he’s getting a broken ankle."

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Asmir Begovic of Queens Park Rangers reacts after referee David Webb shows him a red card following the foul on Patrick Bamford of Leeds United (not pictured) during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road on October 04, 2023 in Leeds, England
Asmir Begovic protested his innocence as the commentator fumed(Image: Getty Images)

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The result leaves Leeds sixth in the table with four wins from 10 matches, 16 places above struggling QPR, who have two wins to their name.

Bamford, who came off the bench in the victory, is yet to score so far this season having made two appearances on his return from injury.

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The best season of his career came back in 2020/21, scoring 17 times across 38 Premier League appearances.

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