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Sam Allardyce: Leeds boss wants more protection for players after online abuse of Patrick Bamford

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More should be done to protect players from abuse on social media after striker Patrick Bamford received death threats, says Leeds boss Sam Allardyce.

Bamford and his family received the abuse after he missed a penalty in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

"I'd like the police to do a lot more, but it appears when it comes to social media, they rule the world and can do what they like," said Allardyce.

"It is why the world is in such a big mess."

Leeds are one point adrift of safety in the Premier League with two games remaining.