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34th Valley Parade memorial tournament

Monday, 8 April 2019 16:00

By News @sunriseradiouk

Photo Credit - Clarets Mad

Budding soccer stars of the future are gearing themselves up for the 34th annual Valley Parade Memorial Football Tournament.

The tournament has been held every year since 1986 to commemorate the 56 people who lost their lives in the fire disaster at Bradford City’s Valley Parade ground during a match with Lincoln City on 11 May 1985.

Organised by Bradford Council’s Community Sports Development Unit and supported by the Prison Officers’ Association, the contest will take place over the Easter weekend at Marley Activities and Coaching Centre in Keighley.

Teams from Bradford City, Lincoln City and Bradford’s twin town of Hamm in Germany will play games against a host of junior clubs from across the district.

Bradford Council’s Assistant Director for Sport and Culture Phil Barker, said: "This popular event continues to be fitting tribute to those who died and will introduce young people to the experience of playing in a tournament.

“The focus will be on making friends through football, taking part, having fun and playing the game in the right spirit.

“It will also help us to not only remember the past but also celebrate the future of football in Bradford and the district."

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