Rock star Bon Jovi sends Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford bizarre motivational message

Leeds United travel to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night in Championship action
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Rock star Jon Bon Jovi and Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford are an unlikely duo.

The pair, though, appear to have been thrust into the spotlight together after the former sent the latter a motivational message ahead of the Whites trip to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night.

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Bamford is known to be a huge fan of the music superstar, after he revealed in an interview back in 2013 that he had attended one of his concerts at the Etihad stadium in Manchester.

The Livin' on a Prayer singer - who was a guest on talkSPORT - was made aware of the United striker's fondness for his music and gave him a pep talk live on air in a bid to see him end a five-game run without a goal.

“He gets motivated listening to Bon Jovi before a game – what could be better than that?," Bon Jovi laughed.

“Patrick – I’m holding your next game cheque! You score, you get it… you don’t score, you don’t get it.

“How’s that for motivation!”

Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford. (Image: Bruce Rollinson)Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford. (Image: Bruce Rollinson)
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford. (Image: Bruce Rollinson)
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Bamford took to social media to respond, simply saying: "Nice one JBJ, absolute legend #alaw"

Marcelo Bielsa's men head to the Riverside this evening in Championship action looking to make it three wins in a row as they continue their push for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Jonathan Woodgate's side have been plunged into a relegation battle following a run of nine games without a victory.