BRADFORD CITY FC

Early day motion 849, tabled 12 December 2012 by George Galloway (Respect). Signed by 4 members.

That this House notes that Bradford City Football Club has been through some very difficult times in recent years including two periods of administration; further notes that, despite this, the club has maintained a very large and loyal fan base and is now extremely well-managed thanks, above all, to the joint chairmen Mark Lawn and Julian Rhodes; further notes that Bradford City FC has a wonderful stadium at Valley Parade now known as the Coral Windows Stadium; further notes the remarkable performance of the team in beating Premiership side Arsenal in the League Cup now known as the Capital One Cup; congratulates the team, its manager Phil Parkinson and everyone involved in this fabulous success; and wishes the Bantams every success for the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Respect 1.