[ad_pod ]Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that he will ‘meet’ with Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford ‘in the coming weeks’ to discuss a potential call-up.Bamford represented England at Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 level, but also turned out for Republic of Ireland’s Under-18 side as he qualifies through the grandparent rule.It seems unlikely that Bamford will forge an international career with the England senior side and therefore Republic of Ireland could offer him an opportunity.The 25-year-old was hammered by the Leeds fans for missing a clear chance in the team’s 1-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers last month.Bamford impressed and netted a brace in Friday’s 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, however, and is leading the line in the absence of Kemar Roofe.It would be fair to say that the Leeds fans are not too delighted to learn of the potential Republic of Ireland call-up.Who are the best away fans in the Championship? Pl>ymaker FC’s Thogden gives his top 10 in the video below…Indeed, knowing their luck, Bamford would meet up with the squad for the games against Gibraltar and Georgia later this month and pick up a season-ending injury.A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below: