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This personalised book features over 140 pages of authentic newspaper football reports about Bradford City, from 1907 onwards.It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.
IT’S FA Cup Final day, 1911. Old Trafford shimmers in the spring sunshine, 69,000 fans roaring as Bradford City battle Newcastle United. The tension is unbearable. Then — a cross from Bond, and captain Jimmy Speirs rises to head it home! The net ripples, and history is made. The Bantams have won the FA Cup, their first and only triumph, just eight years after the club was formed!
Follow the story of Bradford City AFC through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1907. This edition charts the Bantams’ remarkable history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The 1911 FA Cup Final victory at Old Trafford
– The rise of the club through the early 20th century
– Promotions, relegations, and unforgettable moments at Valley Parade
– The Premier League years of 1999 – 2001
– Highlights from recent seasons and beyond
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Bantams fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Bradford City’s history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 138
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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