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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bantams photos on display to celebrate promotion
Photographs taken while Bradford City were last in the top tier of English football have gone on display to celebrate the club's recent promotion. Renowned social documentary photographer Ian Beesley added the images to his exhibition at Salts Mill in Saltaire after the club secured League One status. He took the black and white photos while he was artist in residence for the club after they gained promotion to the FA Carling Premiership in 1999. For two seasons, the lifelong supporter took pictures of fans as they watched their team compete against the best football sides in the country. Discussing his time as club artist in residence, the 71-year-old from Bradford said: "I was given an access all areas pass, I thought I'd landed my dream job. "How wrong I was - I found the transition from fan to photographer, spectator to observer, unbearably difficult." He added: "I really didn't enjoy the experience." After two seasons in the top flight, Bradford City were relegated and he handed in his pass and returned to the stands - where he has "stayed put" ever since. He was with his daughter Fay at Valley Parade earlier this month when a last-gasp winner ended the Bantams' six-year stay in League Two. "Every couple of months we put a new section in to keep the exhibition current," Beesley said. "Ever since it looked like the Bantams might be going up I've been planning to add these images to the walls at Salts Mill. "I refused to jinx it by installing them too early, being a football fan I'm always a bit pessimistic." The Life Goes On exhibition at Salts Mill runs until 31 December. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Thousands gather to celebrate Bantams' promotion Bradford City promoted with late Fleetwood win
Irish Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
Irish football stars celebrate Bradford City promotion
SOME of the Irish members of the recently promoted Bradford City football club got together for a photo as they celebrated the Bantams' move up to Sky Bet League One. On May 3, Antoni Sarcevic's 96th-minute wining goal sealed the team's promotion as they beat Fleetwood Town 1-0. A celebration event took place earlier this month in City Park and Centenary Square, which began with an open-top bus parade from the University of Bradford Stadium which led into the city centre. Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Beverley Mullaney celebrates Bradford City FC's promotion with some of the club's Irish stars (Pic: Christian Oldcorn) The players and management team greeted the crowds and give speeches to the fans before enjoyed a private function hosted by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Beverley Mullaney. 'As a Bradford City fan I'm absolutely delighted that they have been promoted,' Ms Mullaney said. 'The squad and supporters so deserve this after the season that they have had. 'This is such a big deal for the club, the city and the district.' The leader of Bradford Council, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe said she was 'thrilled' that the team have 'won through'. 'They've delivered a wonderful gift to the city,' she added. Regarding the recent celebrations, she said it was a 'fabulous opportunity for supporters and players to celebrate together following what has been an incredible season'. 'This moment promises to live long in the memories of all of us,' she added. Bradford City's chief executive officer, Ryan Sparks said the team has high hopes for the future. 'We sit here today as a proud Sky Bet League One club, and we are all excited for our future.' See More: Bradford City, Celebrations, Football Club, Promotion
