More praise for two-goal Sheffield United hero Patrick Bamford, this time from Watford boss
Patrick Bamford’s performance for Sheffield United against Watford drew praise from all corners
Fresh from bashfully taking the adulation from travelling Sheffield United fans and then his boss Chris Wilder, Patrick Bamford had the opposition manager singing his praises after starring in the Blades win at Waford.
Bamford’s two-goal burst in the second half secured victory for United at Vicarage Road to take his tally to 12 for Chris Wilder’s side since joining on a free transfer in November.
Watford manager Ed Still admitted it was the former England international who was the difference between the two teams on a day that both sides were mathematically assured to be playing in the Championship next season.
“The experience that he has is vital in key positions,” Still said of Bamford. “He was ultimately the difference between winning and not winning.
“The game was there to be won. You need your big players to take those moments. That experience today in Bamford was fantastic.”
On the match itself, Still felt that his side gave up after the second of Bamford’s brace.
“It was a difficult day. Our reaction after the second goal was probably the biggest disappointment for me. It just doesn’t happen out of nowhere. It’s what hurts me the most. It’s just totally against my nature.
“I’m not going to point the finger at anybody because it’s important that you stay together and react collectively. Everybody has made mistakes in the defeat.
“I’m convinced that I can get Watford through this. I’m not someone who gives up. I’m a fighter, a winner. But it’s not just me that’s got to crack it. It’s about everybody in the building, players, staff, people around the team, it’s on all of us to push, to find the answers and to change something.”