THE Kaiser Chiefs pulled off the loan transfercoup of the summer - in front of thousands of delirious fans.
‘ promotion-winning striker joined the rockers’ homecoming gig on stage with a guitar.
then heightenedtalk of a return to 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 role.
Local heroes theKaiser Chiefs are best known for their huge hit I Predict a Riot, which was also the theme tune for the Whites’ party after Championship title glory last month.
But no-one predictedBamford’s appearance at the gig on the 20th anniversary of the group’s first album.
The 31-year-old, who won asingleEngland cap four years ago, also went down memory lane - or Elland Road - with his choice of shirt for the event.
He wore aLeeds top from2000-01with “Viduka 9”; on the back.
Ex-frontman, 49, had his longest spell in Englishfootball with the Whites - from 2000-2004.
And he too reacted to Bamford’s guitar-playing cameo.
But it’s justpossibleViduka was referring to the hitman’s kit rather than his musical ability as theAussie posted: “What a privilege.”;
Bamford’s effort was all the more remarkable as it followed , including a trip to Vegas, after they pipped Burnley to the second-tier crown.
Daniel Farke’s side are returning to the PremierLeague 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 time since joining in 2022, typified by injury and then mediocre loanspells at and .
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 holds at his hometown club Leeds.
But the midfielder could be out for two months following surgeryon an Achilles problem.
And for now Wham Bam is the man - thanks to the Chiefs bringing him on.
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... 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).”;
