THE CHIEF! backs blanking Bamford to rise again
players, he could yet prove crucial for both club and country over the next few months.
Cardiff tried to buy him for £2.3million, but were told to come back with £4m. They never did and Cook added: “He has a market value and it didn’t work out, but that’s football.
“He’s massive for us. When he’s playing full pelt and scoring goals, he’s huge.
“He’s leading the line for Wales and if you’re leading the line for your country them you shouldn’t be short of confidence.
“I’m sure Cardiff fans will be a bit disappointed by him today,
LEEDS UTD BRISTOL CITY 6 ............. Shots on Target ............ 1 8 ............. Shots off Target ........... 2 7 ............... Blocked Shots ............ 0 12 .................... Corners ................... 0 13 ....................... Fouls .................... 14 1 ...................... Offsides ................... 1 2 ................. Yellow Cards .............. 2 0 ................... Red Cards ................ 0 78.7 ..... Passing Success %.. 59.4 61 .................. Duels Won .............. 65 48.4 ....... Duel Success % ...... 51.6 17 ..................... Tackles ................. 20 64.7 ......... Tackles Won % ...... 65.0 68.5 ......... Possession % ........ 31.5 52.9 ....... Territorial Adv % ...... 47.1 550 ............ Total Passes .......... 249 33 .............. Total Crosses ............. 9 180 ............... Lost Balls ............. 155 76 ................ Recoveries .............. 65 75.3 ......... 1st Half Poss % ....... 24.7 61.3 ....... 2nd Half Poss % ...... 38.7
but when he puts that red shirt on again they’ll be behind him.”
Cardiff thought they had won it late on through Nelson, only for the referee to claim he had fouled the keeper.