44 Quotes by Patrick Bamford

Even though I was sent to private school, it was purely because mum and dad wanted the best for me, and they worked their socks off in order to be able to give me that.

It's about getting experience and developing. The best way to do that is to go out on loan to play first-team football.

Sometimes you have to take the opportunity when it comes because it might not come again. That's what my thoughts were when I went to Chelsea.

Playing on the right isn't a role I prefer, but sometimes you've got to do your job for the team.

I think for every young player of my age, they have to go out on loan. I know there's an U21 league and the Europa League for the youth teams, but it's not the same as playing men's football, when there's a lot more riding on it.

My dream was to play for Chelsea - maybe I was bit naive.

I've really enjoyed my time at Palace. The lads were brilliant; the gaffer and training were great.

Most strikers playing in the Premier League regularly are aged around 23 or 24.

At a club like Chelsea, they have the money to buy world class strikers like Diego Costa, and there's also that pressure to win trophies. I just have to stick with it, be patient, and hopefully my rewards will come.