Good Morning. It's Tuesday 15th April, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Bamford to see out his contract with Leeds Rumors swirling about Leeds United potentially offloading Patrick Bamford have been met with derision by Whites fans on social media. The 31-year-old striker is entering the final year of his contract, and with a Premier League return seemingly on the horizon, speculation has linked Leeds with a host of high-profile forwards, including Evan Ferguson and Tammy Abraham. While he's capable of producing moments of brilliance in his limited appearances, Bamford's persistent injury woes combined with his substantial wages firmly place him in the "liability" category. The real hurdle lies in his exorbitant salary. When back in the Premier League, Bamford's weekly wage will jump back to £90,000, translating to £390,000 a month. This makes him virtually untradeable. No club will be willing to take a gamble on a player with his injury record while shouldering such significant financial obligations. Moreover, considering this is likely to be Bamford's last major payday, he's unlikely to accept a pay cut to join another club. This essentially traps Leeds, making a sale incredibly difficult, if not impossible. The idea of actively seeking to profit from his departure, therefore, appears to be a fantastical notion, disconnected from the financial realities surrounding the player. Instead, Leeds may be stuck with Bamford, hoping for flashes of his former self while simultaneously planning for the future with a more reliable and cost-effective attacking force. please log in to view this image The Season Ticket Dilemma: Family Stand-In or Sacred Seat? Football season tickets: a badge of honour, a guaranteed seat amidst the roar of the crowd. But what happens if you can't make it to a game? The question then arises, familiar to many season ticket holders: can a family member use your ticket? It’s a situation that sparks more debate than you might expect. On one hand, loyalty dictates keeping those seats filled, preferably with someone you know and trust. Why let a ticket go to waste when your brother, sister, or child would be thrilled to go? It feels like a fair extension of the privilege, keeping the passion for the team within the family. After all, you've paid for the entire season, and as long as it's not being resold for profit, shouldn't a family member be allowed to use it in your absence? However, the counter-argument suggests that season tickets are a personal commitment, representing years of unwavering dedication (in some cases, decades on a waiting list). Allowing even family members to substitute blurs the lines of ownership. Is it fair to those still waiting for their chance to secure a coveted spot? And does allowing someone else to attend diminish the value and spirit of being a dedicated season ticket holder? The answer, it seems, isn't always clear-cut. please log in to view this image
Morning all. Bye bye Paddy. Pay off remainder of his contract. He's played two twenty minute cameos and his fanboys are treating him as a messiah. He's a liability. The club might be able to adjust the season ticket thing if or when they have sufficient seats but I agree fully with current setup. Where match tickets are like hens teeth, how would it look to have hundreds of empty seats for season ticket holders who didn't turn up. You can pass them to a friend for the day or sell back to the club
And as my week just keeps getting better myself and my buddy have gotten our two Bristol tickets in the ballot
Morning all Paddy 31 entering final year of his contract, his birthday is September so when that contract expires he’ll be just under 3 months short of 33 so it’s career over. He might possibly feel he can or wants to continue longer, in which case it’s going to be much easier finding a club willing to offer a 3-4 year contract now rather than wait. It depends on what he wants to do, retire or play longer
My guess is he’ll stay here. Just from recent body language, he looked absolutely delighted with the win at Boro. I didn’t really see the after match stuff against Preston, but I don’t think he’s going anywhere.
I'm ok passing season ticket seats on to friends IF they are membership holders. Seems a bit of a slap in the face if a member shells out £50-60 pre season and someone else that hasn't gets in front of you.
Agree with that. Amazing the ones moaning on social media that can't get a ticket. I often ask if they are members but seldom get a reply
