Our summer series continues with a look back to October 2010 and the modern day low point for Bradford City. Jason McKeown recalls the story. Everyone who endured Bradford City’s 12-year, post-millennium decline from the Premier League to League Two… Read More ›
On the eve of England’s second group game in the World Cup, Rob Craven recalls the story of when Bradford City signed one of the most famous England internationals of all time. Some will remember him for this , others… Read More ›
On the eve of England’s World Cup clash with Italy in the jungle city of Manaus, Jason McKeown recalls the story of Bradford City splashing the cash on an Italian maverick which ultimately almost bankrupted the club. No name was… Read More ›
Our potted history of Bradford City series continues with a trip back to World War II, as Ian Hemmens tells the story of Bradford City’s unusual, Belgian international goalkeeper. After war was declared in September 1939, Europe held its breath… Read More ›
Our potted history series continues with a trip back 16 years, where the sacking of a Bradford City manager caused a national storm. Jason McKeown takes up the story. January 1998 and the FA Cup third round. 5,000 Bradford City… Read More ›
Part two of our ‘Potted History of Bradford City’ series looks back at the launch of the oldest surviving fanzine in the UK, the City Gent, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary. John Dewhirst, one of the co-founders, tells… Read More ›
Part one of our summer series looking at less celebrated moments in Bradford City history (see the ‘about’ note here) sees Jason McKeown recall the story of the club’s one (and only) foray into European competition, in 2000. “We’re disappointed… Read More ›
By Jason McKeown The history of Bradford City Football Club continues to be extremely well documented by other supporter organisations and websites. But beyond the more obvious highs and lows of the 111 years that the club has existed, there… Read More ›
By Andrew Baxter Whilst we have followed the fortunes of those who remained with the club following last season’s heroics, what about those who are no longer at the club? Matt Duke Duke was incredible in most of the… Read More ›
On this weekend one year ago, Bradford City were promoted to League One after defeating Northampton Town 3-0 at Wembley in the play off final. In the first of two articles looking back, Jason McKeown reflects on this unexpected achievement…. Read More ›
