A HOST of famous faces have wished Bradford City good luck ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final with Reading on Saturday.

The Bantams are getting set for their last-eight clash with the Championship side at Valley Parade.

Now a host of celebrities have given their backing to the Bantams as they look to book a semi-final date at Wembley next month.

Film producer Steve Abbott, most famous for hit movies Brassed Off and a Fish Called Wanda, says he is nervous about Saturday's clash but has been to the club's wins over Chelsea and Millwall and even followed City's win over Sunderland in the previous round while in New Zealand.

He said: "I'm terribly nervous about the game.

"I can't go on Saturday. I just wish I could though. I will be watching it on TV.

"We are on the map now. People who know of my affiliation to Bradford City from all over the world have been getting in touch with me.

"Reading will be tough as they have not long got out of the Premier League. They have several times the resources that we have."

"If we win and get to Wembley, I just wouldn't want them to freeze like they did against Swansea a couple of years ago.

"The finances from this cup run will help get us up the leagues too hopefully.

"It will be a wall of sound at Valley Parade.

"I've been going since 1956."

Bradford-born Gareth Gates has backed his home city club for success despite being a fan of rivals Leeds United.

He said: "Come on you Bantams. Do the city proud.

"Sadly I won't be there this weekend but my family will be there supporting and cheering them on.

"I'm a Leeds United fan but growing up in Bradford I went to see them lots as a kid so I will there there in spirit."

Comedian Billy Pearce, a regular performer in the city, said: "I'm very proud of Bradford and wish them all the best.

"We need a bit of good news in Bradford."

Emmerdale actor Duncan Preston, from Eccleshill, says he won't be going to Valley Parade on Saturday but wishes them the best.

He said: "I would love to see them go to Wembley again.

"The more sporting success brought to Bradford the better.

"It would be just like City to beat all of these Premiership teams and lose to Reading, but I hope not."

Singer Kiki Dee, who was born in Little Horton and best known for her hit duet 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' with Elton John, said: "It's fantastic.

"I'm very pleased they have got this far. I will keep an eye out for the game.

"I like the old-fashioned feel to the FA Cup."

Meanwhile, City co-chairman Mark Lawn says the club has now contacted all of the season ticket holders who got in touch with them for match tickets.

He said: "We should be able to fulfil the season ticket holders now.

"We are still waiting for a few to get in touch still."