Ryan Sparks

Bradford City fans invade the pitch after a late goal seals promotion. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Bantams CEO urges city to learn lessons from past to build true sporting legacy
LAST Saturday was a day of palpable relief, unbridled joy and success for Bradford City.

Bradford City chief executive officer Ryan Sparks (right) with manager Graham Alexander following Saturday's promotion-clinching win over Fleetwood. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Alexander has potential to be City great alongside feted duo insists CEO

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander, whose side won their eighth league home win on the spin on Tuesday night - something the Bantams last achieved in 1954. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Why League Two table is off limits to Bantams chief

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander

Alexander's admission ahead of 'volatile' window - and why things could change

New Bradford City signing Cheick Diabate. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Grimsby v Bradford: Ins and outs at City - and a quick chance for redemption

Bradford City midfielder Kevin McDonald, who has left the club by mutual consent. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Bradford City transfers: Former Sheffield United and Wolves midfielder leaves

IN GOOD HANDS: Stefan Rupp is convinced that manager Graham Alexander is the man to lead Bradford City out of League Two, possibly as early as next season. Picture: Tony Johnson/Yorkshire Post

Rupp takes Bantams' fans lead to make necessary investment

PAST MISTAKES: Stefan Rupp has responded to fans protests and promised to learn from his mistakes

Bradford chairman Stefan Rupp on his new approach to owning the club

HISTORIC HOME: But Bradford City sold Valley Parade more than two decades ago

Bradford chairman Stefan Rupp optimistic Bantams can buy back Valley Parade

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander, pictured during the League Two game at Harrogate Town in March. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Why the past means nothing to Graham Alexander as Bradford City 'reset'

BIG ATTENDANCES: Valley Parade

Bradford's 'early-bird' season tickets go past 13,000 mark

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

What Bradford City manager had to say on the club's playing budget in 2024-25

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander, pictured during the recent League Two Yorkshire derby at Harrogate Town. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Body talks for Bradford boss as L2 club announce key strategic appointment

Bradford City's new head of football operations David Sharpe (right), pictured alongside the club's chief executive officer Ryan Sparks (left). Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford appoint ex-Mansfield and Wigan supremo in new role

Stefan Rupp (right), owner of Bradford City. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Rupp will be judged by his actions after issuing open letter to City fans

Valley Parade., home of Bradford City. Picture Tony Johnson.

Bantams owner issues an apology to fans and makes transfer pledge

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (centre), pictured alongside chief executive officer Ryan Sparks (right). Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Under-fire Bradford City CEO 'working exceptionally hard' to make club better

Bradford City head coach Graham Alexander barks out the orders in Saturday's League Two derby at Harrogate Town. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Bradford City players told not to 'get weighed down by all the issues'

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander, pictured during Saturday's League Two derby loss at Harrogate Town. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Alexander on taking his share of blame after Bradford's fourth straight loss

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander, pictured during his side's League Two derby loss at Harrogate Town. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Bradford City players have 'a difficulty and cloud in their minds': Alexander

POPULAR FIGURE: Former Bradford City goalkeeper Harry Lewis

Bradford transfer news: Valley Parade favourite moves on with special memories
Bradford City have sold Harry Lewis to the side who denied them promotion last season – but not without leaving a mark on the 26-year-old.
Stuart Rayner

New Bradford City manager Graham Alexander. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Graham Alexander's 'record speaks for itself' insists Bradford City supremo

STEPPING DOWN: Bradford City caretaker manager, Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald to stand down as Bradford caretaker with search ongoing

KEY FIGURE: Alex Gilliead was a Bradford City regular under Mark Hughes and is now a sounding board too for Kevin McDonald and Matt Derbyshire

Alex Gilliead suggests McDonald's more direct approach way to go for Bradford

JUGGLING JOBS: Bradford City's Kevin McDonald

Bradford City manager search: Why Kevin McDonald prefers to be kept in the dark

DISMISSED: Bradford City have parted company with Mark Hughes

Bradford face competition in managerial search after Gillingham sack boss too

Bradford City manager Mark Hughes. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Mark Hughes leaves League Two club Bradford City

Valley Parade. Picture Tony Johnson.

Bantams aim to pack out stadium for Boro tie after revealing £5 ticket offer

Grant McCann on his return to Doncaster Rovers - May 2023 Picture: Heather King/Doncaster Rovers FC

Why League Two promises to be worthy of the attention next season

SIGNED UP: Bradford City teenagers (left to right) Dylan Youmbi, Bobby Pointon and Harvey Rowe have signed new contracts at Valley Parade

How Bradford City's new deals for young trio feeds into bigger picture

INVESTED: Bradford City manager Mark Hughes celebrates sealing a play-off at the end of last season, and although they didn't go on to win promotion, Hughes is said to be in it for the long haul at Valley Parade. (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Mark Hughes' ambition fulfilled by Bradford City regeneration challenge

DYNAMIC: Bradford City signing Clarke Oduor

'Versatile, dynamic' and promising excitement - Bradford's first summer signing
The hero of Barnsley's 2020 great escape has promised to bring “excitement” with him after joining Bradford City on a three-year contract.
Stuart Rayner

On a mission: Bradford City's promotion bid may have come up short this season, but chief executive Ryan Sparks believes this is just the start of the journey with manager Mark Hughes at the helm. (Picture: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford City's Ryan Sparks determined to use play-off heartache as springboard

PLATFORM: Manager Mark Hughes (left) and chief executive Ryan Sparks revamped the Bradford City in the last two transfer windows

Bradford City will be leaner and more flexible next season says Ryan Sparks

Valley Parade: Picture Tony Johnson.

Bradford City pay tribute to academy manager Neil Matthews following his passing

University of Bradford Stadium, home of Bradford City AFC. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Will Bradford City change or keep their club crest? Club reveals final decision

CHOICES: The three options Bradford City fans are being asked to choose from for next season's badge

Bradford City fans given three options in vote for next season's badge

Barnsley chief executive officer Khaled El-Ahmad. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley open to kick-off time changes as Duff earns praise

TALKING POINT: The Valley Parade floodlight in full effect during a game against Morecambe

Bradford fans asked to shed light on views about Saturday 1pm kick-offs

Action from last month's Carabao Cup Second Round match between Bradford City and Blackburn Rovers at University of Bradford Stadium. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images.

EFL clubs could move kick off times in winter months to save on electric bills

HISTORY: The memorial to victims of the Bradford City Fire Disaster at Valley Parade

Ryan Sparks: 'Abhorrent' flare incident shows disregard for Bradford history

Bradford City's Jamie Walker playing for the club on loan in March. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Jamie Walker ready to embrace ‘Great Expectations’ at Mark Hughes’s Bantams

Adam Drury. Picture cpurtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Martin Drury to swap Bradford City for Manchester United

Valley Parade.

Bradford City issue statement following alleged racist abuse of players

Left to right: Andy Bateman, JCT600 customer experience director; John Tordoff, JCT600 CEO; Ryan Sparks, Bradford City CEO; Ian Tordoff, JCT600 director; Davide Longo, Bradford City chief commercial officer. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Bradford City announce improved three-year deal with main partner

Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks: Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

A small minority of Bradford fans are starting to tarnish our reputation: Sparks

Latest Bantams signing Vadaine Oliver. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City sign former Sheffield Wednesday and York City striker

Utilita Energy Stadium, home of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City CEO hails fans as club set new record for season-ticket sales

New signing Emmanuel Osadebe. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Walsall playmaker becomes Bradford City's eighth summer signing

Bradford City's Jamie Walker. Picture Tony Johnson

Bradford City fans played key role in Jamie Walker’s new deal

MEMORIAL: Bradford City have strongly condemned the defacement of the memorial which commemorates the Valley Parade Fire Disaster. Picture: Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City condemn vandals who defaced Valley Parade Fire Disaster memorial

Bantams manager Mark Hughes. Picture: Tony Johnson

Bradford City v Tranmere Rovers: Bantams closing in on key recruitment post

MARK HUGHES: Is putting his plans for next season already.
Picture: Tony Johnson.

Northampton v Bradford: City players challenged to show worth for next season

Malcolm Scott. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City mourn loss of club stalwart and associate director Malcolm Scott

Bradford City manager Mark Hughes. Picture: James Hardisty.

Mark Hughes's focus will be on recruitment and results at Bradford City

Press conference at Bradford City for the announcement of their new manager Mark Hughes. Picture: James Hardisty

'I wasn’t prepared for the game to retire me' says new City boss Mark Hughes

New Bradford City manager Mark Hughes. Picture courtesy of BCAFC

Mark Hughes: I will make Bradford City fans proud of their team again

Derek Adams

Derek Adams sacked by Bradford City after 'a sustained period of consideration'

Derek Adams with Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks.

Sparks fly but it’s time fans realise abuse won't be tolerated - Stuart Rayner

HELLO AGAIN: Exeter City's St James Park Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Exeter v Bradford: Bantams willing to take the long road to FA Cup third round

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