{"product_id":"the-bantams-of-valley-parade","title":"The Bantams of Valley Parade: A History of Bradford City AFC","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 0, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eValley Parade: Triumph, Tragedy \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003eFew football clubs have packed quite so much joy, heartbreak and downright drama into their history as **Bradford City AFC**. In *The Bantams of Valley Parade*, respected club historian **John Dewhirst** takes supporters back to the Manningham FC roots, the birth of Bradford City in 1903, promotion to Division One and that glorious **1911 FA Cup triumph**. \u003cbr\u003eOf course, following the Bantams has rarely been straightforward. Valley Parade has witnessed promotions, relegations, financial turmoil and unforgettable cup adventures. Dewhirst also handles the terrible **1985 Valley Parade fire**, when 56 supporters lost their lives, with the significance such a defining moment in Bradford City's history demands. \u003cbr\u003eThen came another extraordinary ride: **Premier League football from 1999 to 2001**, financial collapse and, somehow, Bradford City marching all the way to the **2013 League Cup Final at Wembley**. That's football for you – just when you think you've seen everything, City produces another chapter. \u003cbr\u003eAnd the story isn't finished. Promotion in **2025**, the **2026 League One play-off** and booming Valley Parade crowds have brought fresh optimism. Packed with Bradford City history, football heritage and Dewhirst's research, this is a cracking read for Bantams supporters – claret and amber through and through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Amberley Books\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amberley-books.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFascinating Selection of Books – A Must See! \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: September 15, 2026\u003cbr\u003ePrice: £19.99\u003cbr\u003eHardback: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: \u003cspan\u003e978-1398135406\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 15 x 23 x 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2026","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57358771945852,"sku":"35MAIL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/A-History-of-Bradford-City-AFC.png?v=1787814594","url":"https:\/\/www.soccerbooks.co.uk\/pt\/products\/the-bantams-of-valley-parade","provider":"SOCCER BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}