Patrick Bamford and Tyler Roberts were the special guests at the annual Christmas lunch hosted for participants and family members of the Leeds United Foundation Corner Flag Cafe on Thursday afternoon.

The duo were on hand to meet and celebrate with members who suffer with early on-set dementia and attend monthly sessions with the club's official charity, reminiscing and reflecting about all things Leeds United.

During the visit the two forwards spent time chatting with participants, taking photos and learning more about the programme delivered under the disability umbrella, they also took part in a game of pass the parcel and gave out some Leeds United chocolates and mugs.

The Foundation host this special Christmas lunch, free of charge, for the members every year at Elland Road, giving them the chance to come together and enjoy a fun day out with their loved ones during the festive period.

The Corner Flag Cafe is delivered with the help of Leeds City Council Peer Support Group and allows those suffering with dementia and their carers to meet new people going through similar circumstances with each session used to keep them active and social.

Patrick Bamford spoke to LUTV during the visit and said: "My nan actually had dementia, she had Alzhemiers, and so I kind of know what it's like and I think it's important that whilst they're in a good way we integrate with them and come down and have a chat with them - I'm sure it means a lot to them and we've really enjoyed being here today."

Tyler Roberts, added: "I've learnt today how some of them have been supporting the club from the start and they've been telling us all kinds of stories so it's been great for me to be here and it's nice to be able to put smiles on peoples faces, especially at this time of year."

If you would like more information about the Every Player Counts programme delivered by the disability team at the Leeds United Foundation, please contact [email protected].