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What happened Bradford Stadium?

What happened Bradford Stadium?

After Hillsborough, the Bradford City FC stadium fire was the second worst sporting tragedy in England, leaving 56 dead and at least 265 injured. The fire started five minutes before half-time during the match on 11 May between Bradford and Lincoln City.

Who plays Valley Parade?

Bradford City AFC
Bradford City Ticket Office/Teams

Is Bradford in North Yorkshire?

Since local government reform in 1974, Bradford’s city limits have been within the City of Bradford metropolitan borough….

Bradford
Constituent country England
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Ceremonial county West Yorkshire
Metropolitan Borough City of Bradford

When was the Bradford fire disaster?

May 11, 1985
Bradford City stadium fire/Start dates

When was the Heysel Stadium disaster?

May 29, 1985
Heysel Stadium disaster/Start dates
The disaster occurred before the European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus on May 29, 1985, when events in Block Z of the stadium tragically led to the deaths of 39 people – mostly Juventus supporters – and left hundreds more injured.

When were Bradford City in the Premier League?

Bradford City have spent two seasons in the Premier League. In 1999–2000, they avoided relegation with just 36 points, then a record low to stay up, after defeating Liverpool 1–0 in the final game with a headed goal from David Wetherall.

Why can’t you buy The Sun newspaper in Liverpool?

The newspaper was banned by Everton F.C. in April 2017 after The Sun published a column by former editor Kelvin MacKenzie the day before the 28th anniversary of the disaster which included a passage about footballer Ross Barkley that was considered “appalling and indefensible” and included a racist epithet and insults …

When did the Bradford City stadium fire happen?

www.bradfordcityfire.co.uk. The Bradford City stadium fire was a stadium disaster that occurred during an English League Third Division fixture between Bradford City and Lincoln City on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265.

Where did Bradford City play their home games?

The Valley Parade stadium, the long-established home to Bradford City Football Club, in common with many other British football stadiums of the time, was known for its antiquated design and facilities, which included the wooden roof of the main stand.

Who was the original match referee for Bradford City?

The original match referee (as named in the match programme) was Don Shaw, but he could not officiate due to an injury; Glover had been appointed to the match as replacement official. Shaw is still sometimes wrongly named as the match referee.

Who are the players at Bradford City Stadium?

The Bradford City matchday squad of players and staff consisted of Terry Yorath, Trevor Cherry, Chris Withe, Don Goodman, Eric McManus, Tony Clegg, John Hawley, Dave Evans, Bryan Edwards, John Hendrie, Mark Ellis, Stuart McCall, Peter Jackson, Bobby Campbell, Martin Singleton and Greg Abbott.