Roadrunner Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 My thoughts are with all at Bradford City today on the day on the fire 25 years ago today. Watching pics on the news again today is not easy. I personaly will never forget that day. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 One of a few sad days in football during my lifetime....... ..... doesn't seem like 25 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I was at Ashton Gate that day watching City play Reading. We heard that there had been a fire at Bradford but had no idea of the extent of it until we got home and saw the pictures on TV. It was a great tragedy - some of the images of that day will stay with me forever. The speed with which the fire took hold was incredible. My thoughts go to the survivors and the families of the 56 victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswhitlock Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 RIP to those lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarkred Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thinking of all the people effected by this sad event. RIP to those that lost there lives in such a tragic way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Lincs Red Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 One of those times in life that put things in prespective, my thoughts are with everyone who was affected by this tragic fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 The strange thing was, City were there a couple of months before (1-1) and going in that stand, me and my mate both said together (no word of a lie) that we wouldn't like to be in here if it caught fire! It was built into the side of a hill, all wood with the gangways all under the stand and you could see the piles of accumulated rubbish under the flooring and seats. It was an accident just waiting to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendloyal Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 R.I.P my thoughts are with the victims families and friends today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 A tragedy that often gets over looked by many. R.I.P the 56. My thoughts are also with anyone who will have witnessed these scenes at the stadium. There lives will never have been the same. If you have 10 mins spare please watch this very moving interview with a Yorkshire Post Sports writter who was there with his son. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/bradford/The-Bradford-City-fire-25.6283563.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfc3660 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 A sad sad day. will never forget. Rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I was 13 at time and remember thinking about the kids in the stand and those running on the pitch. Then the Policeman that was on fire did it completely for me and the TV was turned off by my mum. RIP the 56. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 A very sad day that and R.I.P to those that died. This shows just how quick the stand went up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ic9_0oEWg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Film of that fire is used in instructional videos to this day. As the clock was running you can see it took just three minutes from the first flame coming up into the seats to the entire stand being ablaze. Due to the preservative tar and creosote on the beams there was plenty of thick black smoke falling down on to those trapped in the flames choking & blinding them. People stood on terracing at the end the smoke & flames headed towards were able to move away with relative ease whilst those in the stand were hampered by having seats to clamber over. One fan lay on the pitch with his clothing alight. A policeman used his own jackety to try and beat the flames out but only succeeded in fanning them! Should you ever be in such a situation, roll the burning casualty over & over as that will smother the flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 It was utterly unbelievable the speed with which the fire took hold. When it started you could sense there was very little panic at the other end of the stand as the fire was 'over there'. Within seconds it was everywhere. I was only 10 at the time but remember it vividly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 A tragedy that often gets over looked by many. R.I.P the 56. My thoughts are also with anyone who will have witnessed these scenes at the stadium. There lives will never have been the same. If you have 10 mins spare please watch this very moving interview with a Yorkshire Post Sports writter who was there with his son. http://www.yorkshire...e-25.6283563.jp This is, sadly, a very true comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwheeler Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I can only echo all of the above very sad sentiments. One of the saddest days in British football history. My thoughts are also today with all those who suffered as a result of this absolute tragedy. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Hocking Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I know not everyone will agree with me but in my view the Bradford City fire has been given disgracefully little coverage over the last 25 years compared with Hillsborough and I believe that has nothing to do with the severity of the two tragedies and everything to do with Liverpool being a 'big' club and Bradford City being a deeply unfashionable one. Every year we get a Hillsborough anniversary story in the media amid cries for 'justice for the 96' while the people of Bradford are largely forgotten. RIP the Bradford City fire victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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