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The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Premier League star wows thousands of fans as he plays guitar on stage with the Kaiser Chiefs at huge anniversary gig
THE Kaiser Chiefs pulled off the loan transfer coup of the summer - in front of thousands of delirious fans. Leeds ' promotion-winning striker Patrick Bamford joined the rockers' homecoming gig on stage with a guitar. 4 4 4 Kalvin Phillips heightened talk of a return to Elland Road by labelling his former team-mate a "legend" for his cameo. Bamford electrified the atmosphere at Leeds' Temple Newsam still further as the crowd loved his surprise cameo. The Kaiser Chiefs are best known for their massive hit I Predict a Riot. which was also the theme tune for the Whites' party after Championship title glory. But no-one predicted Bamford's appearance at the gig on the 20th anniversary of the group's first album. The 31-year-old, who won a single England cap four years ago, also went down memory lane - or Elland Road - with his choice of shirt for the event. He wore a Leeds top from 2000-01 with 'Viduka 9' on the back. Ex-frontman Mark Viduka, 49, had his longest spell in English football with the Whites - from 2000-2004. And he too reacted to Bamford's guitar-playing cameo. 4 But it's just possible Viduka was referring to the hitman's kit rather than his musical ability as the Aussie posted: "What a privilege." Bamford's effort was all the more remarkable as it followed Leeds' prolonged celebrations, including a trip to Vegas, after they pipped Burnley to the second-tier crown. Inside Leeds stars' wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu 'leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown' with karaoke song Daniel Farke's side are returning to the Premier League after two seasons out. And many reckon Phillips will be making his own comeback - to Elland Road. The 29-year-old has had a dire three years away after joining Manchester City, typified by injury and then mediocre loan spells at West Ham and Ipswich. Phillips bigged up Bamford on Instagram as he responded to the star's rocking intervention by posting: "What an absolute legend". That's also the status Phillips had at his hometown club Leeds. But the anchorman he could be out for two months following surgery on an Achilles problem. And for now Wham Bam is the man - thanks to the Chiefs. One fan raved: "Crowd were amazing and a lot of fun was had! Cameo performance from P Bamford an absolute highlight!!' Another wrote: "Great day out at what was a mini-festival more than a gig. Kaiser Chiefs were amazing, bringing Patrick Bamford and the Championship trophy out on stage added to a very Leeds-centric gig (so many LUFC shirts there)."
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 OTD 2003: Mark Viduka saves Leeds from the drop against Arsenal
Leeds United are on their way back to the top flight of English football after securing promotion from the Championship, and the Premier League will be richer for it. An iconic name inthe domestic footballing landscape, Elland Road has seen one magical moment after another alongside equally painful memories many try to erase. But it was on the road at Arsenal on this day 22 years ago that Mark Viduka capped off a brilliant performance to help rescue the Whites from the drop when they claimed a 3-2 win at Highbury. Goals from Harry Kewell, Thierry Henry, Ian Harte, and Dennis Bergkamp laid the framework for what was to come when Dominic Matteo won possession in their third of the pitch before a driving run ultimately picked out Viduka down the right-hand channel. 22 years ago today:Mark Viduka's 13th goal in 10 games rescues Leeds from relegation at feet for a big lad. — A Funny Old Game (@sid_lambert) May 4, 2025 The big Australian striker would eventually cut in on his left before dispatching a bending effort into the far corner past David Season to secure an unlikely win. It was Viduka's 13th goal across a ten-match run that would help the club survive for one more year. 📸 Phil Cole
The Guardian
25-03-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
China v Australia: World Cup 2026 qualifying
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Daniel Harris This was supposed to be easy. Asian qualifying Group C hardly boasts the greatest teams in the world, but a home defeat to Bahrain and a draw with Saudi, added to away draws with Japan, Indonesia and pesky Bahrain again, leaves the Socceroos under pressure. The Land of the Rising Sun have fittingly become the first to qualify for World Cup 2026, but behind them in the scuffle for the second automatic spot, Australia lead Saudi by just a point and goal difference, with matches with Japan, then one in Riyadh, their two to come after tonight's contest. As such, the Socceroos really must win here and, in China, face the bottom team in the group. The are, though, struggling to score goals – the days of Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell are long gone – which makes every match a potential struggle. Kick-off: 7pm local, 10pm AEDT, 11am GMT Share
