BRADFORD CITY FC'S PROMOTION TO LEAGUE ONE

Early day motion 135, tabled 20 May 2013 by George Galloway (Respect). Signed by 10 members.

That this House congratulates Bradford City FC for gaining promotion to League One in the Wembley play-off final on 18 May 2013; further congratulates Bradford City's co-chairs Mark Lawn and Julian Rhodes, the manager Phil Parkinson, the team including Jim Hanson, Rory McArdle and Nakhi Wells who scored the three goals in the final, the staff and the thousands of Bradford City supporters who have given the team fantastic support through thick and thin; commiserates with the losing finalists Northampton Town and wishes them well next season; and wishes Bradford City every success next season as the Bantams seek to return to the upper echelons of the Football League where they belong.

Signatures by party: DUP 3, Labour 3, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.