By Chris Dunlavy
BIG INTERVIEW: PATRICK BAMFORD

NOT so long ago, Patrick Bamford was the hot prospect. His friend at MK Dons, Dele Alli, just a skinny teenager barely out of school.
In those goal-laden days under Karl Robinson, the talk was of when – not if – Bamford graduated to Chelsea’s first team. Even to England.
“He’ll be a special player,” said Robinson. “One day, the whole country will see the fruits of his talent.”
Steve McClaren praised Bamford’s work rate and discipline. Aitor Karanka his intelligence and...