May 11, 2015 the 30th anniversary of the bradford fire continues to stir up memories for those, like me, who witnessed a tragedy almost without precedent. I had just turned 17 and was an occasional visitor to. The bradford city stadium fire was an accidental conflagration which occurred during an english league third division match between bradford city and lincoln city on saturday, 11 may 1985, killing 56 spectators in the stadium and injuring at least 265. New bradford city fire claims nonsense, says ex judge. Toner features in reserves outing news bradford city. Sky mans memories of hideous bradford fire uk news. The secretary of the bradford city supporters club when 56 people died in a blaze at valley parade in 1985 has said he considers martin. Football boss linked to 8 other fires before 1985 judge calls for probe into bradford city football stadium fire that killed 56 fans. The bradford city stadium fire occurred during an english league third division match between bradford city and lincoln city on saturday, 11 may 1985, killing 56 spectators in the stadium and injuring at least 265 the valley parade stadium, the longestablished home to bradford city football club, in common with many other british football stadiums of the time, was known for. Warning thread horrific stadium fire, 56 dead might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. On may 11, 1985, two football teams, namely bradford city a. Bradford city fire started by cigarette jump to media player a former detective, who was part of the team investigating the bradford city fire in 1985, says police have always known the identity. Hundreds more spectators were injured, and thousands witnessed an event that many described as the worst. The story behind the bradford city ground fire that.
Those are the words of david pendleton, a survivor of the bradford city fire. Bradford citys thirdchoice goalkeeper joe cracknell has joined bradford park avenue on loan until january 14, 2017. Thirty years ago on may 11, martin fletcher lost his grandfather, father and little brother. The bradford city inferno which killed 56 footie fans was started deliberately, it was claimed last night. They were three of the 56 people killed in a fire at valley parade, bradford city football clubs home. Mar 28, 2017 along with king and penney, fellow professionals joe cracknell, daniel devine, jacob hanson and daniel pybus also featured in the burton encounter. City will be aiming for nothing less than a playoff. City keeper cracknell joins park avenue in loan deal.
The replay took place on 19 january 2016 and the match remained goalless after extratime, but bury took the match 42 on penalties. This may will mark the 30 th anniversary of one of the uks worst fire disasters, when 56 people died at bradford citys football stadium. Bradford city manager phil parkinson declared victory over british broadcaster the bbc after his side completed another fa cup giantkilling by eliminating sunderland in the fifth round more. The former bayern munich stopper featured 8 times for the bantams last season, including twice in the league. National archive papers reveal testing rushed and scant as. A town that offers unhurried simplicity, affordable living and a friendly atmosphere. May 05, 2010 football focus 1st may 2010 bradford city part 1 duration. Bradford city on the day of the fire were sponsored by the council and across the shirt the slogan was bradford mythbreakers. The stopper started his career with hull city and spent time on loan at scarborough athletic, before a free transfer to valley parade materialised in 2015. Authentication or subscription with a tv, isp or streaming provider may be required. Well, there are a lot of myths that need to be broken.
The bradford city fire was one of english footballs worst stadium disasters, as 56 fans were killed when the main stand at valley road stadium burnt down as the bantams took on lincoln city on. Apr 16, 2015 the judge who chaired the inquiry into a fire at bradford city, which killed 56 people, says claims it may have been started deliberately are nonsense. Australian man dropped cigarette that started bradford. The judge who chaired the inquiry into a fire at bradford city, which killed 56 people, says claims it may have been started deliberately are nonsense. City reserves handed heavy newcastle defeat bradford city. The fire at bradford citys valley parade stadium in 1985 was a horrific tragedy that many of us can recall, resulting in the death of 56 people. Terry yorath, my father, was assistant coach at bradford city football club. City field seven trialists but theres still plenty to learn july 22, 2015 by ameeruszkai in rest of the world. The team play in league one, the third tier of english football.
New evidence casts more doubt on verdict bradford fire was accident. Although i was only 12 at the time, 11 may 1985 is a day that will live with me forever. Remembering the bradford city fire the blaze that engulfed an antiquated wooden stand at the valley parade ground on 11 may, 1985 claimed 56 lives and injured more than 200 people. Surrounded by the beauty of the allegheny national forest, bradford captures the beauty of all of the seasons and offers a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy year round.
The tv, live streaming and radio listings are legal broadcasts of bury bradford city in united states. Club supporters and survivors of the tragedy, many wearing bantams shirts and scarves, were joined by representatives from bradford city, the emergency services and dignitaries for an outdoor memorial. News report on day of bradford city fire at valley parade duration. The fa remembers the bradford city fire disaster at valley parade in 1985. In addition to fire calls, the fire suppression unit responds to alarms for auto extrication and rescue, technical rope and confined space rescue, medical or ambulance support, hazardous mate rial responses, as well as assistance during times of. Whilst playing a team of seven trialists against a nonleague side two weeks ahead of the new season may seem like almost a pointless exercise, there was plenty for bradford city to learn from their 21 defeat to guiseley on tuesday evening at nethermoor park. Cracknell is due to make his debut for avenue in their vanarama national. The 21yearold joined the club as a free agent in the summer. Nov 18, 2016 the bradford city fire was one of english footballs worst stadium disasters, as 56 fans were killed when the main stand at valley road stadium burnt down as the bantams took on lincoln city on. Bradford city goalkeeper joe cracknell extends his contract at valley parade until the end of the season.
May 15, 2015 30 year on, bbc correspondent robert hall returns to valley parade, where 56 died in a fire at a football match. The promising young goalkeeper was released by hull city at the end. Its now 32 years since the bradford city fire disaster occurred at valley parade it started with a spark in the corner of the main stand at valley parade, home of bradford city, catching alight the rubbish under the wooden seats of a wooden stand. More than 2,000 people stood in silence in the centre of bradford today to remember the victims of the valley parade fire disaster 25 years on. City could have taken the lead as early as the third minute when the hardworking pybus fed reece powell into space just inside the box but the striker fired straight at brewers shotstopper harry. May 11, 2015 whatever you are doing today, stop for a minute of reflection around 3. The fire at bradford city s valley parade stadium in which 56 people died and more than 270 were injured is remembered 25 years on. Bradford city fire started by cigarette jump to media player a former detective, who was part of the team investigating the bradford city fire in 1985, says police have always known the. Jul 12, 2016 goalkeeper colin doyle has moved from blackpool to bradford city for the paltry sum of just. Two of the fatal casualties were supporters of lincoln city, bradfords opponents on its last game of the season, and 11 were children. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the bradford city stadium fire article.
Three of city s attacking trialists combined to go close early on but avenue eventually managed to clear their lines when devines shot from the edge of the area. The devastating fire which injured a further 265 supporters erupted in the main. The draw for the fourth round took place on 11 january 2015 and hull were drawn away to the winner of the bury and bradford city third round match. Whilst playing a team of seven trialists against a nonleague side two weeks ahead of the new season may seem like almost a pointless exercise, there was plenty for bradford city to learn from. Apr 17, 2015 thirty years ago on may 11, martin fletcher lost his grandfather, father and little brother. Along with king and penney, fellow professionals joe cracknell, daniel devine, jacob hanson and daniel pybus also featured in the burton encounter.
Joe cracknell profile, statistics, history live soccer tv. Whatever you are doing today, stop for a minute of reflection around 3. The rest of the bantams starting xi and bench were made up of club apprentices. Sky mans memories of hideous bradford fire sky news. The experienced german stopper arrived at bradford city in the summer of 2016 after a successful trial with the club. The bradford city stadium fire was the worst fire disaster in the history of english football. City s youthful side for the secondstring encounter included pros joe cracknell, james king, daniel devine, reece webbfoster and ellis hudson. Bradford city goalkeeper joe cracknell has extended his contract at valley parade until the end of the season. Joe cracknell signed for harrogate town in august 2017 from bradford city. The speed in which the flames consumed the stand was incredible and the the scenes of people on fire were horrific. Bradford city s thirdchoice goalkeeper joe cracknell has joined bradford park avenue on loan until january 14, 2017.
Bradford city sign blackpool goalkeeper colin doyle for. In addition to fire calls, the fire suppression unit responds to alarms for auto extrication and rescue, technical rope and confined space rescue, medical or ambulance support, hazardous mate rial responses, as well as. The 30th anniversary of the bradford fire continues to stir up memories for those, like me, who witnessed a tragedy almost without precedent. Over 250 other supporters from both bradford city and lincoln city were injured, many seriously. Reading booked an fa cup semifinal clash against holders arsenal after romping to a 30 victory over 10man. Apr 15, 2015 bradford city on the day of the fire were sponsored by the council and across the shirt the slogan was bradford mythbreakers. The fire at bradford citys valley parade stadium in which 56 people died and more than 270 were injured is remembered 25 years on. British police investigating the bradford city fire, which killed 56 football fans, say an australian man admitted dropping the cigarette. Apr 16, 2015 the secretary of the bradford city supporters club when 56 people died in a blaze at valley parade in 1985 has said he considers martin fletchers book about the disaster to be the truth. Nov 11, 2015 the home secretary, theresa may, has been told that bradford city fans were wrongly held responsible for deaths in the stadium fire on 11 may 1985 which killed 56 people, in an echo of the way. The story of the bradford city fire by isobel williams on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Please note that not all channels are available to watch online. Football focus 1st may 2010 bradford city part 1 duration. Meanwhile, bradford have signed former hull city academy goalkeeper joe cracknell, 20, on a fivemonth deal. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. A special networked programme from yorkshire televisions regional news service, calendar, broadcast on the day after the valley parade fire at bradford city s match vs lincoln city. If available online, we will link to the official stream provider above before kickoff. The club was founded in 1903 and immediately elected into the football league second division. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Bradford city association football club is a professional association football club based in bradford, west yorkshire, england.
It is thought the fire during a match between bradford city and lincoln city was caused when a match or cigarette stub in a polystyrene cup was accidentally. Apr 23, 2015 bradford city fire was not an accident. Looking up bradford city fire chief taylor working to. City trialist joe cracknell has been handed a fivemonth deal which will keep him at valley parade until the turn of the year. The fire at bradford citys valley parade stadium in 1985 was a horrific tragedy that many of us can recall, resulting in. The story behind the bradford city ground fire that changed. The home secretary, theresa may, has been told that bradford city fans were wrongly held responsible for deaths in the stadium fire on 11 may 1985 which killed 56 people, in an echo of the way. Keeper cracknell earns bradford city contract bradford. Bradford city fire latest news, reaction, results, pictures. The bradford city stadium fire occurred during an english league third division match between bradford city and lincoln city on saturday, 11 may 1985, killing 56 spectators in the stadium and injuring at least 265 the valley parade stadium, the longestablished home to bradford city football club, in common with many other british football stadiums of the time, was known for its antiquated. The 29 year olds previous club in his native germany was stuttgarter kickers. First team goalkeepers rouven sattelmaier and joe cracknell were given a half each for the bantams, while young pros daniel devine and reece webbfoster also featured from the start. Welcome to the official bradford nh volunteer firerescue facebook page. The valley parade stadium, the longestablished home to bradford city football club, in.
Apr 29, 2015 sport football news bradford city stadium fire. New bradford city fire claims nonsense, says ex judge bbc. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. They were three of the 56 people killed in a fire at. Bury bradford city live streaming and tv listings, live.