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Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Former Hearts star becomes free agent as 'Bagpipe Messi' seeks new club
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now He's featured over 200 times for Hearts and is now looking for his next challenge. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hearts favourite Jamie Walker is on the hunt for a new club after his time at Bradford City came to an end. The playmaker was part of a Bantams side who have achieved promotion to League One under the management of former Scotland international Graham Alexander. Walker has played 125 times for Bradford City since joining the club in 2022 at the end of his second spell in maroon. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This campaign, Walker has featured 43 times but minutes have been resricted in 2025 and he is now one of the players who will leave the club once his contract expires this summer. He has been wished a fond farewell by the side in claret and amber though as he prepares to enter free agency. Bradford City message to former Hearts star They said on X: 'Our Bagpipe Messi. Thank you for everything, Jamie. All the best for the future.' A club statement added: 'Bradford City AFC can confirm our retained list ahead of the 2025/26 season. The following players have not been offered new contracts and will be released on June 30 2025; Callum Johnson, Gabe Wadsworth, Jamie Walker, Romoney Crichlow, Sam Stubbs, Vadaine Oliver. Announcements regarding academy scholars who have been offered professional contracts will be made in due course. The club would like to take this opportunity to thank all departing players for their efforts while at Bradford City AFC, and wish them the very best for the future.' A boyhood Jambo who came through the academy ranks at Hearts, Walker made 240 appearances over two senior spells at Tynecastle with 55 goals and 43 assists. He's helped the club out of the Championship twice but there's now room for another club in his heart as the playmaker paid tribute to Bradford City. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jamie Walker sends farewell He said on social media: 'My time at Bradford City has come to an end. 125 times I pulled on the claret and amber shirt and I hope you seen a player who cared about your football club and always gave everything! 3 times 90 minutes from Wembley I thought the success and celebrations would never come but finally we got over the line and gave you the the promotion your unbelievable support deserves. That weekend/week will be a day that lives long in my memory as one of the best days of my life. 'This season hasn't been plain sailing and I've had to dig deep at times on and off the pitch but to have contributed and finish top of the assists chart is a testament to myself and my character. When I signed for Bradford city on loan over 3 years ago never did I think I would fall in love with your club and city so much it really is a special city and football club with so many unbelievable people. The supporters WOW! I think this season has taught everyone a lot the wins the losses the draws the opinions the criticism and everything else it's why we love this sport so much. 'As soon as I entered the pitch home away or warming up my song rang around the stadium which made me so proud to play for your club. You welcomed me and my family into your club and city as if we were one of your own and we are forever grateful. You definitely have 2 new Bantams for life my son and daughter. The roar of the Valley Parade crowd when my goal hit the back of the net in the play off semi final will live with me for a long long time. 'A special mention to my teammates some who have been on the journey from the start and some who have just joined. I know it's a bit cliche after a promotion but there is some incredible human beings mentally and emotionally within that group. To the staff I wish them nothing but good luck for next season. Lastly every time I sign for a football club I come with the hope that when I leave I have contributed towards the club being in a better place on and off the pitch and I truly believe that is the case. City's going up ole ole.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire
Relatives and friends of those who died or were injured in the Bradford City fire were among the crowd of people who attended a 40th anniversary memorial service. The service took place at the Bradford City Fire Memorial sculpture in Centenary Square at 11:00 BST. The City of Bradford Brass Band played You'll Never Walk Alone, before the City Hall bell tolled 56 times to mark the number of people who died. A wreath was also laid on behalf of King Charles III. Mayor of Bradford Beverley Mullaney said the service was set up to help people "come together to pay tribute". She added: "It is important to the city and district that we take time to remember those who were affected and those who continue to be affected by the tragic events on 11 May 1985." The service also included Canon Pastor Oliver Evans, who is the Bradford City AFC club chaplain, giving a welcome speech. And Reverend Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, also gave a short reflection. After the memorial service finished, the City Hall opened for a short while for fans and visitors to view a memorial bell at the top of the civic staircase in the hall. The bell, which came from the first fire engine to arrive on the scene on 11 May 1985, was donated to the city by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Bradford City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season when a fire ripped through the Valley Parade stadium with 11,000 fans watching. Fifty four Bradford City supporters died, along with two travelling Lincoln supporters, as well as injuring more than 260. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. 270 seconds, 56 lives and 40 years: The story of the Bradford City fire How stadium blaze gave rise to pioneering burns unit Bradford City
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Memorial service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire
Relatives and friends of those who died or were injured in the Bradford City fire were among the crowd of people who attended a 40th anniversary memorial service took place at the Bradford City Fire Memorial sculpture in Centenary Square at 11:00 City of Bradford Brass Band played You'll Never Walk Alone, before the City Hall bell tolled 56 times to mark the number of people who died. A wreath was also laid on behalf of King Charles of Bradford Beverley Mullaney said the service was set up to help people "come together to pay tribute". She added: "It is important to the city and district that we take time to remember those who were affected and those who continue to be affected by the tragic events on 11 May 1985."The service also included Canon Pastor Oliver Evans, who is the Bradford City AFC club chaplain, giving a welcome Reverend Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, also gave a short the memorial service finished, the City Hall opened for a short while for fans and visitors to view a memorial bell at the top of the civic staircase in the hall. The bell, which came from the first fire engine to arrive on the scene on 11 May 1985, was donated to the city by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season when a fire ripped through the Valley Parade stadium with 11,000 fans four Bradford City supporters died, along with two travelling Lincoln supporters, as well as injuring more than 260. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zayn Malik sports thick beard as he reveals VERY rugged appearance in an unreleased football shirt after friends shares fears for his wellbeing after 1D
Zayn Malik revealed his new rugged look as he sported a full beard and his longer hair pushed back in a hair band in an Instagram post. The musician, 32, who was wearing a pink Bradford City AFC shirt, shared the snap to his Stories with fans on Tuesday evening. Zayn has been rocking the more unkempt look in recent weeks, after previously showing off a closely-shaved appearance while on tour earlier this week. The former One Direction star was wearing gold hoop earrings and a colourful necklace, as he revealed his side profile in the sexy shot. Zayn is a huge Bradford supporter and showed his commitment to the side in the new shot after attending games over the years. Following the team's recent promotion to League 1 Zayn showed his support as fans gathered in Centenary Square for the open-top bus parade. The musician, 32, who was wearing a pink Bradford football shirt, shared the snap to his Stories with fans on Tuesday evening Zayn posted an image to his 53.6 million followers on Instagram of himself in a yet-to-be-released pink City top. The team will wear the shirt when they kick off the new season following their promotion later this year. Zayn, who was born in the city, was name as an ambassador last year for its City of Culture celebrations, of which he was expected to attend. At the time, Zayn - who now spends much of his time in the US - said: 'I've travelled all over the world but my roots and family remain in Bradford.' The announcement was made at Valley Parade, the home of Bradford City AFC, Zayn's beloved soccer team. In a video message, Zayn said: 'Bradford is and always will be home to me. 'It's a very special place and I'm happy to see it being recognised as the UK City of Culture for 2025. 'There are some exciting projects I am taking part in throughout the year that I can't wait to share with you. 'Now we can celebrate this great city and the people who live and work here with the rest of the world.' The new snap comes as Zayn's daughter Khai, four, was credited with 'saving him' by his friends and motivating him to turn his life around. Zayn, welcomed his daughter with ex Gigi Hadid, in September 2020 before the pair called it quits on their romantic relationship for good in October the following year. Since leaving One Direction in March 2015, Zayn has battled crippling anxiety, faced concerns about his drug use and hit the headlines after being filmed during a shirtless altercation in New York. While last year saw him dealing with the tragic death of his former bandmate Liam Payne, leading him to postpone his debut solo tour - the first in a number of delays to the tour. But last month, Zayn successfully completed his Stairway to the Sky shows, concluding in Mexico City with the words: 'We got there'. And now his daughter has been credited with helping him make the 'incredible turnaround', after fears that it could have 'gone so differently', according to The Sun. A source told the publication: 'Friends inside and outside of the music industry are incredibly proud of the man Zayn has become. 'It could have all gone so differently - there have been genuine concerns for him over the years, but the storms he has weathered have given him strength and clarity. 'Finishing the tour was a huge hurdle for him to overcome. It's been an incredible turnaround. Fatherhood has been the making of him. Khai has absolutely saved him.' Last year, Zayn himself explained how fatherhood had changed him, admitting Khai unlocked a love in him he'd never had before. Opening up about his daughter on The Zach Sang Show, he said: 'I feel like my daughter brought that colour back in my life. 'She just makes me happy. I have so much love in me that I didn't have before she was born. 'She laughs all day. She wants to do the silliest things and she gains so much excitement from it. She just has a whole fresh perspective on life that had somewhat become grey for me.' He added: 'She's a force of nature. She's given me maturity. She's forced my sensibility to become this mature father for her, this good responsible role model that takes accountability for their actions and sticks to their work and proves that my word is bond.' Zayn splits custody with supermodel Gigi, 30, who he began dating in 2015, before a brief split in 2018 and again in 2019, and then a final separation in 2021. Their decision to finally call things off once and for all was reportedly caused by tension between Zayn and and Gigi's mother, Yolanda Hadid. Zayn was charged with four counts of harassment after he pleaded no contest to the charges after allegedly pushing Yolanda into a dresser and calling her a 'f*****g Dutch s**t' in September 2021. Court documents revealed that he had to complete 360 days probation in addition to completing an anger management class. However, the former couple seem to have put the drama behind them, with them now sharing an amicable co-parenting relationship.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Morrisons distributes free fruit to children at Bradford City
Morrisons kicked off a new initiative on Saturday (April 5) when it handed out free fruit to children at Bradford City AFC, with the programme set to continue for the 2025 and 2026 season home games. The Bradford-based supermarket, which is a main partner of the club, aims to offer young people one of their five-a-day and encourage healthy snacking through the fruit-giving initiative. At every home game, kids will be able to select a piece of fruit to enjoy whilst watching the football in the Morrisons Family Stand. The initiative is an extension of Morrisons' Free Fruit for Kids scheme, which is active in all of its stores. Liz Tattersley, corporate affairs manager at Morrisons, said: "As a Bradford-based business we are delighted to be taking our free fruit for kids initiative from the store to the stadium. "By giving away free fruit to kids at home games, we can provide a healthy choice for children to snack on as they cheer on our local football team." Morrisons also distributes 1000 free tickets per season to charities across the city, allowing those who would not normally be able to attend to enjoy a match.
