Valley Parade

VALLEY PARADE IS THE HOME BRADFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB ⚽️ NICKNAME "THE BANTAMS" FOUNDED 1903; 123 YEARS AGO, THAY PLAY IN THE EFL LEAGUE ONE, CAPACITY 24,840, THEY WIN THE 1911 FA CUP FINAL, WHICH REMAINS THE CLUB'S ONLY MAJOR HONOUR, BRADFORD WERE PROMTED BACK INTO THE SECOND TIRE AND THE PLAY-OFF IN 1996, BEFORE SECURING ANOTHER PROMOTION IN 1998-99 TO REACH THE PREMIER LEAGUE, MARKING A RETURN TO TOP- FLIGHT AFTER A 77-YEARS ABSENCR, THEY ENTERED EUROPE AND REACHED THE SEMI-FINAL OF THE UEFA INTERTOTO CUP IN 2000- 01 BUT ENDED THE CAMPAIGN WITH RELEGATION FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND IN 2013 LEAGUE CUP FINAL AND THEN GOING ON TO WIN THAT YEAR, THIS IS MY FIRST TIME HERE, WHAT AMAZING ATMOSPHERE ALL AROUND THE STADIUM, GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ⚽️✨️

I visited Vally Parade for the second time as an away fan and really enjoyed my visit. The view for disabled is at pitch level but unrestricted. The refreshment hut was right next door to our seating so it was easy for people with me to help get food and drinks. The staff were amazing and very friendly. We arrived on an official supporters coach which dropped us off at the bottom of the street to the away end. A steward came over to the coach and said he will take us to where we will be for the match but we wanted to go to the club shop for a pin badge. The steward took us up the hill and even helped other disabled fans get up the hill in their wheelchair. The club shop had an easy access ramp and was ok to navigate round on my mobility scooter. Once we had finished at the shop the stewards took us to the gate to get in. They showed us where the accessible toilets were and took us to the seating area via the players tunnel. At half time the DLO officer came to see if we were ok and she was very professional and friendly. Thank you Bradford City AFC for making disabled people feel welcomed and included on a match day.

A great football venue, well maintained. Plenty of bars which serve food and drink, although expensive (£2-80 for a bottle of pop). Beautifully maintained pitch with very polite and helpful staff. They host an annual game dedicated to veterans and the act of remembrance, fully supporting the poppy appeal. Pictures are Bradford Sea Cadets preparing to sell poppies, and fly the Standard, oh and a cheeky Billy the Bantam.

Sat up in the Kop to watch a game on a recent visit to the city. Atmosphere was reasonable as they went top of the table. Long suffering but extremely loyal fan base so I really hope they get rewarded with success. It’s long overdue. The half time raffle was underwhelming re prizes. There are no printed programmes any more. Really sad. The ticket cost £28 for a League 1 game up north. That is incredibly steep and I wasn’t impressed. Good ground though. Shame pretty much no pubs in the vicinity. Best of luck Bantams.

Took great nephew and great neice, to city game via manningham park for hours run about,they fair screamed and shouted all through match,had meat pie and cheese burger at half time,then had enough energy to chase squirrels on way back to car,I was fair tired when I dropped them off at there house....