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#1 Comeonyouirons

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 09:24 AM

I was at Saltergate as Tahn play d Rochdale against the backdrop of Celebrations on winning the Division 4 trophy
Simultaneously Bradford fans assembled for their celebration of winning the league above and to see them play Lincoln City
Sadly 54 Bradford fans along with 2 Lincoln didn’t go home
The footage taken at the time says it all ….
RIP 56

THEY FLY SO HIGH , NEARLY REACH THE SKY , AND LIKE MY DREAMS THEY FADE AND DIE

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 10:01 AM

RIP 56.Another event not to be forgotten.

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 10:06 AM

Comeonyouirons, on 11 May 2025 - 09:24 AM, said:

Very sad times. Thankfully lessons have been learnt and grounds have improved.

RIP 56

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 11:19 AM

Comeonyouirons, on 11 May 2025 - 09:24 AM, said:

Me too. I remember my dad driving home and I heard the reports on the radio before seeing the footage when we got home. The speed at which is spread was shocking.
RIP the 56

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 11:26 AM

I've been in that stand old wooden thing as was

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 12:04 PM

Awful scenes throughout, but fans should expect to come home from safe and sound from a day out at the football, but I'm not going to get into all that today. RIP to all those who died on the day and to those throughout the years who died due to the consequences of the fire.
I've watched the scenes many times since, and I think they get more saddening every time.

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Posted 11 May 2025 - 05:16 PM

Painted Wagon, on 11 May 2025 - 11:19 AM, said:

Me too. I remember my dad driving home and I heard the reports on the radio before seeing the footage when we got home. The speed at which is spread was shocking.
RIP the 56

I believe West Yorkshire fire service use that video as a training guide, it is frightening how fire can spread in certain conditions.

RIP the 56.

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