These are the kinds of loose ends which would now be investigated to the end of the earth by the Hillsborough team. The fans even say, 'I'm not particularly liking what I'm seeing on the field at the moment, but I enjoy the company of Billy and John'. There were many cases of heroism, with more than 50 people later receiving police awards or commendations for bravery. The unheroic obstinacy of the woman who refused to leave without her handbag "because my teeth are in it." Even if you're in a small town, it's the main focal point," says Ian Ormondroyd. The fire destroyed the main stand completely and left only burned seats, lamps and metal fences remaining. Reading back the transcript in a 21st-century, Hillsborough Inquiry environment you expect this to be the moment when Popplewell pushes Woolley to elaborate. In 1999, ex-professional footballer, Ian Ormondroyd, was asked by the Club to lead and grow the Foundation. by Lord Beamish Fri May 11, 2018 2:35 pm, Post The Valley Parade fire took hold, it has always been said, because a match must have been dropped into the reservoir of rubbish in the dark cavity beneath the main stand's seats. [10] Of those who died, 11 were under-18 and 23 were aged 65 or over,[20] and the oldest victim was the club's former chairman, Sam Firth, aged 86. Fletcher said that "The club at the time took no actual responsibility for its actions and nobody has ever really been held accountable for the level of negligence which took place. [26], In July 1985, an inquest was held into the deaths; at the hearings the coroner James Turnbull recommended a death by misadventure outcome, with which the jury agreed. [58] Following this report, Leslie Brownlie, who was the nephew in question, is reported to have said that his uncle never made such an admission of starting the fire. He agreed that the inquiry into Bradford, led by the judge Oliver Popplewell, was inadequate and that there are many unanswered questions. However, the fire had consumed the stand entirely by that point and they were faced with huge flames and very dense smoke. I remember watching it unfold on tv, it was heartbreaking. by IanMcL Fri May 11, 2018 9:01 am, Post Frederick Hindle (76) Some repair work was carried out, but in July 1984 the club was warned again, this time by a county council engineer, because of the club's plans to claim for ground improvements from the Football Trust. And so it has been that while Liverpool supporters' refusal to accept the received narrative of Hillsborough the stadium disaster 40 miles north across Yorkshire in which 96 died has made it a source of anger and liberation at the heart of the national consciousness, Bradford became the forgotten tragedy. Whenever I read the roll call of the dead of this tragedy, and its inherent tales of familial loss, it truly brings a lump to my throat. BBC West Yorkshire: Bradford City by NottsClaret Fri May 11, 2018 2:00 pm, Post From the tragic fire at Valley Parade in May 1985 to the club's slide from the Premier League to administration in more recent years, people will obviously have many memories of Bradford City FC - both positive and negative. Although some attributed Lincoln City's sudden demise to the psychological effects of the fire on its players (together with the resignation of successful manager Colin Murphy shortly before the fire), it symbolised the wider crisis that the introduction of new safety legislation brought to Lincoln's Sincil Bank home. "That made me angry: that people don't know about this.". Performance Analyst: Scott Dyer. James has 2 jobs listed on their profile. by ClaretTony Thu May 10, 2018 11:46 pm, Post "Yes," he told the inquiry when asked if he was "cautious" about the conclusion he had made about a match causing the fire. [1] When the association football club was formed, the ground was changed very little and had no covered accommodation. [7] As it was the first piece of league silverware that the club had captured since they won the Division Three (North) title 56years earlier, 11,076supporters were in the ground. [56], On 17 April 2015, retired Detective Inspector Raymond Falconer, in a report by the Bradford Telegraph and Argus, said the police were aware of an Australian man who admitted to starting the fire. William Stacey (72) A total of 56 fans died in the fire on May 11, 1985, in a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, with around 265 more injured. When cross examined by QC Robert Smith, then Chairman Stafford Heginbotham said he knew about the fire risk at the ground. The fact is that no one person was concerned with the safety of the premises. We will remember them. Or as a football commentator for that matter. Richard John Ormondroyd (12) That duty was not a duty to the Club but a duty to the spectators and other persons in the stand. [6], The 198485 season had been one of Bradford City's most successful seasons, ending with City clinching the championship title courtesy of a 20 victory against Bolton Wanderers in the penultimate game of the season. It was the brainchild of Bradford City fan Lloyd Spencer with all profits going to the Bradford Royal Infirmary Burns Unit.[43]. Regional Scout (Midlands): Stan Martin. 10th Apr, 2021. Even if you're in a small town, it's the main focal point," says Ian Ormondroyd. No follow up question. "[37], Fletcher subsequently published a book in 2015, Fifty-Six: The Story of the Bradford Fire which revealed a history of fires at businesses owned by the Bradford City chairman Stafford Heginbotham. Walter Kerr (76) Police have revealed the identity of the man who they believe was responsible for . After just four minutes of the initial blaze starting the wooden stand was fully ablaze as many of the 3,000 people sitting there escaped by climbing over the perimeter fence onto the pitch the subsequent inquiry into the disaster concluded the fire spread faster than a man could run.. May 11, 2019 #12 Erebus Full Member. Naquin's 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins The Cincinnati Reds didn't look drained to manager David Bell, despite this recent slide. A further 265 fans were injured in the blazes that day, and describe. The timber construction of St. Andrew's Stand, Main Stand and the roof of its popular Railway End terrace were immediately condemned as fire hazards, which saw seating capacity briefly cut to nil. A large fire involving thousands of scrap tyres in Bradford has caused school closures and travel disruption. It's good that they're all remembered. The list of victims reveals the impact the disaster had on families as fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, husbands and wives went to a football game that day never to come home again. Coach Terry Yorath described the events as "the worst day in my life. Elizabeth Muhl (21) Ran. On the pitch, referee Norman Glover had no option but to stop the game as the horror unfolded in front of both sets of players who could feel the heat from the flames even from the other side of the ground. With Bantamspast having been awarded a 50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Ian says it's now just a matter of people coming forward with their Valley Parade memories. RIP. Felix Winspear Greenwood (13) Football architect Archibald Leitch was commissioned to carry out the work. Trevor John Stockman (38) Used to go there regularly in the 70's as a student and it was just the same. I was there 3 weeks before with Burnley. Anne Robinson (pictured with Mr Ormondroyd) moved into the family home near Bradford, West Yorkshire, to care for his wife Donna. by ashtonlongsider Fri May 11, 2018 6:28 am, Post Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The footage never gets any less shocking. Today we remember the 56 fans who tragically lost their lives in the Bradford fire disaster 31 years ago. Lincoln City suffered two successive relegations, first to the Fourth Division in 1986, and again in 1987, becoming the first team to be automatically relegated from the Football League itself. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Kit Manager: Dom Lister. Charlotte Ormondroyd Fleet Underwriter at Axa Insurance Bradford, England, United Kingdom 336 followers 339 connections Join to connect AXA Beckfoot School Activity Great time in Leeds this. But it was too late for the 56 fans that went to a football match and never returned who are still remembered, not just by those in Bradford and Lincoln, but by football fans throughout the country. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. "I think the fire will play a big part in it. The stand had already been condemned, and the demolition teams were due to start work two days later. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Bradford City Community Foundation is the community charity of Bradford City Football Club. On 23 February 1987, Sir Joseph Cantley found the club two thirds responsible and the county council (which by this time had been abolished) one third responsible. Whether they don't feel welcome, for instance. Herbert Price (78) Whilst the boundary of the original brief was defined by the inner ring road, the University highlighted the significance of buildings just outside the boundary, inclusive of the National Media Museum, Alhambra Theatre and the new . "I wept with joy," she says. The other, situated by the main entrance, was donated by the club after its 7.5million (13million today) rebuilding of the original main stand in 2002. I have an image of a man with his hair on fire, in shock. "[59], Raymond Falconer's reliability had previously been questioned by Daniel Taylor in The Guardian who stated that: "The Bradford Telegraph and Argus described him as a 'top detective'. 25 years ago and I'm sure, like Hillsborough, it's still fresh in the mind of a . Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. The smoke was choking. It occurred during a league match, on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265. He and the children all perished, along with the boys' father. He lit a cigarette and when it was coming to an end he put it down on to the floorboard and tried to put his foot on it to put it out. due to the harrowing nature. And Bradford seemed happy with it: five days of testimony, a 27-page report and everyone moved on. It's with that in mind that Ian's Bantamspast project is underway in Bradford. Ian Ormondroyd (born 22 September 1964) is an English former professional footballer who made more than 350 appearances in the Football League and Premier League. The players were told to go to the pub at the top of the road, John Hendrie would later reveal. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The largest volume of evidence stored there relates to the Department of the Environment's Fire Research Council the body responsible for providing scientific evidence for Popplewell. [4] Football ground writer Simon Inglis had described the view from the stand as "like watching football from the cockpit of a Sopwith Camel" because of its antiquated supports and struts. Howard Malcolm Turner (41) On May 11th each year a memorial service is held in Bradfords Centenary square with the Lord Mayor of Bradford being joined by The Mayor and Mayoress of Lincoln to remember those who passed away in one of the most shocking tragedies ever witnessed at a British football ground. The entrances to the stand were all at the rear and were higher than the rest of the ground. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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They were donated by Bradford's twin city of Hamm, Germany, and are situated in front of Bradford City Hall in both locations. [13], The match kicked off at 3:04pm and after forty minutes of the first half, the score remained 00,[14] in what was described as a drab affair with neither team threatening to score. Original television coverage of the fire, as caught by cameras covering the match. He became famous for his height and build, in a similar manner to that of Peter Crouch. [16] Messages of condolence were also received from Helmut Kohl, Chedli Klibi and Felipe Gonzlez. It was his first and last football match. As Ian puts it: "Bradford's been on a big rollercoaster over the past ten years and previously. However, there is a lot in this book that troubles me about the science, or lack of it, used in the testing of the investigators' hypothesis as to the source of the ignition. This early part of the narrative is so readable that you wonder how Fletcher, a qualified accountant, did not wind up as a writer. Police officers also assisted in the rescue attempts. Even the received wisdom is enough to make you rage against football's breathtaking complacency: the same complacency which would turn the terrace at Hillsborough into a killing ground, four years later. I don't know where Falconer is getting this cock-and-bull story from the inaccuracies in this report [documentary] are dumbfounding. Gregg Ormondroyd, 31, grew closer to his wife Donna's carer, Anne Robinson Donna collapsed and stopped breathing two years ago and was put in a coma She was brought out of the coma later but has. Each year Lincoln send representatives to the annual memorial service in Bradford city centre and between 2007 and 2009, were managed by Bradford's captain that day, Peter Jackson. Topic: 25 years ago today, the Bradford City disaster. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? [8], The Bradford City matchday squad of players and staff consisted of Terry Yorath, Trevor Cherry, Chris Withe, Don Goodman, Eric McManus, Tony Clegg, John Hawley, Dave Evans, Bryan Edwards, John Hendrie, Mark Ellis, Stuart McCall, Peter Jackson, Bobby Campbell, Martin Singleton and Greg Abbott. [51] Another book; 56: The Story of the Bradford Fire (2015) was written by Martin Fletcher to discuss how the disaster was caused, and follows his loss of his father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Ian Ormondroyd, Bantamspast From the tragic fire at Valley Parade in May 1985 to the club's slide from the Premier League to administration in more recent years, people will obviously have many. Thick, black . The local Bradford Telegraph and Argus has found many voices to challenge his testimony, too. The Bradford City stadium fire was a stadium disaster that occurred during an English League Third Division fixture between Bradford City and Lincoln City on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265.. One day I went to a football match with my family and the next day, I woke up and didnt have a father, a brother, or a grandfather or an uncle, he would later say. These 3 users liked this post: Silkyskills1 tim_noone bobinho, I was closely connected to Bradford City and knew people who died in the fire. The fire of 1985 will also certainly figure highly in Bantamspast, says Ian: "A chap rang me up about a week ago and he used to live on Cornwall Terrace, just at the back of the ground. Men, women and children all helped. In March 1985 the club's plans became more apparent when it took delivery of steel for a new roof. The project, which began in February this year, is now looking to hear from residents who helped with the rescue effort on the day. The fire was merciless and took victims as young as 11 and as old as 86. Bradford fan David Pendleton, then aged 21, was at the game that day in the main stand and remembers how something which initially appeared trivial quickly became a desperate situation. The speed of the fire was astonishing. Obviously never come to terms with what he saw, and that's 30 years on. Peter Fletcher (32) A brush fire that burned on Bradford Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta near Bethel Island burned 212 acres and two structures Monday, fire officials said. He is quoted as saying: "I don't believe the statement of retired Detective Inspector Raymond Falconer at all. I go to the football with my two children (both adults now) and have done for many,many years. We stayed in the pub for hours. Fire crews from . Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. "A football club's an integral part of the city you're in. by Colburn_Claret Fri May 11, 2018 5:38 am, Post [11], The fire escalated very rapidly, and flames became visible; police started to evacuate the stand. Family Members . He and his mother rattled around in the beautiful detached Nottingham home afterwards and the place "was almost mocking you, like the birds in the trees," he says. He remembers people coming out of the ground and going into his house and phoning people. Valley Parade during the early 1990s, after it had been redeveloped following the fire. This user liked this post: claretjohn33505. Scott Richard Advertisement The fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. at the site. by bfcjg Fri May 11, 2018 12:56 pm, Post There is a twin memorial sculpture, unveiled on 11 May 1986, which has the names of the dead inscribed on it. Fifty-six people were killed in the fire that engulfed an old wooden stand at Bradford City's Valley Parade ground on the final day of the 1984-85 season. 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