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From the Record

Bradford City FC 05/2004

First reported 15 May 2004

There have been many scares about clubs going out of business in recent years but so far they have managed to pull back from the brink at the last minute. However, the position of Bradford City is looking increasingly perilous. Relegated to the Second Division, they have been given until June 1st to convince the Football League that they can complete their fixtures. The players have been advised to look for other clubs. The club’s administrators cancelled a meeting scheduled for May 14th, withdrawing a proposed company voluntary agreement because the club was not yet on a sound financial footing. The club is in its second period of administration. Its troubles started after excessive spending on players during a short stay in the Premiership. It may end up playing in the Unibond Northern League. Bradford is one of England’s larger cities and at one time it had two football clubs. The re-formed Bradford Park Avenue now play at non-league level.

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