Leeds back Patrick Bamford after glaring miss in draw with Leicester

Bamford steered the ball wide at the back post from two yards out following a corner in the closing moments
Patrick Bamford, centre, appears dejected at the final whistle after missing a golden chance moments earlier (Mike Egerton/PA)
Patrick Bamford, centre, appears dejected at the final whistle after missing a golden chance moments earlier (Mike Egerton/PA)

Leeds boss Javi Gracia and his players have rallied behind Patrick Bamford after his glaring late miss in Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw against relegation rivals Leicester.

Bamford steered the ball wide at the back post from two yards out following a corner in the closing moments and Leeds had to settle for a point in their fight for survival.

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