30 years ago, I was on my way to the
Peak District with a bunch of students, in a minibus, when I heard of
the Bradford City fire at Valley Parade. The film that shows the fire
gathering momentum has been shown many times, for me, on an INSET day
at school, when we had our annual fire and other emergency safety
reminders; vital in a school and frightening to be reminded of the
horrors of fire.
The Football League is asking clubs
over this coming weekend to hold a minutes' silence to remember those
56 fans who died on the day or as a result of injuries. Many suffered
burns and other injuries, as they escaped the panic.
It was the last game of the season in
1985, which was actually on May 11th, , against Lincoln
City, but the anniversary is sensibly held on the Bantams' last home
match of the season. Money is raised every year and over £300,000
has been given to the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit at the
University of Bradford.
You can give via this website:-
or text like this VPFA56 £5 70070
putting in your donation where th3 £ sign is, as shown.
This year the match falls tomorrow
against Barnsley, a true Yorkshire derby and I am sure there will be
a big crowd present.
Previously, this season, in a home
match v Fleetwood Town, a record has been made with the fans chorus and
local band “Never 2 Late”. This will be released on April 28th
at 99p a go.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/everywhere-we-go-single/id988400155
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