Off Topic Remember the Bradford 56

31 years ago today there was a tragedy that quite often gets forgotten, the Bradford City Fire, in which 56 innocent lives were lost.
Anyone who remembers that day will recall the shock and horror of seeing live on TV, people being pulled out of that inferno while still on fire and the thought that it really could of been anyone one of us, as was the crap state of the vast majority of stadia at that time.
Sad that this appalling day is mostly forgotten
R.I.P the 56

 

RIP

 

I remember watching the coverage on grandstand and raging as i knew because it was "only" football fans it wouldn't provoke the national outrage it should that every saturday 1000000's of us put our lives on the line just too watch a game of footy as no-one ,including the football authorites , seemed to care that we were herded like cattle into outdated unsafe unhygenic "centres of entertainment"

RIP the 56
one day justice may arrive for their families

 

Well said sir...r.i.p the 56

 

eem. RIP 56.

 

Rest in Peace

 

Remember it well.
Shocking pictures and again gross neglience
RIP

 

Remember watching it unfold. Did anyone else see the documentary about it that was on about 6 months ago? A guy dropped a fag butt down a gap in the stand,as the smoke started to build he tried throwing his coffee down the gap,but alas to no avail.He was only there that day because a family member had got him a ticket,as he was over visiting them from Australia!Wrong place,wrong time,there but for the grace of god,just a shocking day waiting to happen with the state of many stadiums at that time!RIP the 56.

 

Well done Stainsey for reminding us.

I went to Valley Parade this season to watch Chesham in the FA Cup. Bradford City made quite a thing about Chesham players, officials & supporters visiting the memorial. This made me think that this has become a rare event for Football league clubs.

It was a very bad day for the country, never mind football.

RIP to all who suffered.

 

Funny you mention that about the visiting Australian who was alleged to of started the fire with a cigarette butt.
The fella who was accused of it was called Eric Bennett, and his family have vehemently denied he was responsible. Seems this version of events was spread by a DI in the police who is no stranger to controversy himself. A sad story whichever way.

 

Saw the documentary and not surprised about the denial from the family. RIP those who tragically lost their lives.

 

I remember watching it on TV and I was a steward at LR at the time, we had to do a fire fighting course at the start of the following season, as part of the course we had to sit through the whole video again (which included parts which couldn't be broadcast).
Terrible day
RIP the 56

 

Shocking event. Remember it all too well. RIP

 

Well said Stainesey and everybody else. RIP the 56.

 

Not even close but who remembers when the Ellerslie Road stand was set on fire by the Millwall supporters?

 

I really don't remember that happening....when was it, fella ?

For anyone interested, there are videos. On 'YouTube' of the Yorkshire TV broadcast with John Helm commentating the unfolding events.
Brought back some sad memories that only seemed like yesterday and I won't lie, It brought a tear or two to my eyes.

 

Not sure but must have been early 60s.

 

Ahh....well before my time....Sounds like Millwalls idea of fun

 

It was top left by the School end. Obviously wasn't too bad but I think the new stand was built soon afterwords to replace the old wooden one. I think TeD was there and got his chestnuts roasted.