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From the Telegraph & Argus of December 16th, 1977...

An exhibition is likely to be held to illustrate Bradford Council's new and more detailed plans for rehousing Manningham and Girlington clearance area residents. After comments by residents at a council-organised public meeting in Manningham last night, panel chairman Councillor Arthur Hodgson said the council would be willing to organise such an exhibition. In this he was backed by council officers who said further meetings were also possible.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 16th, 1952...

Reference to lack of height among Bradford City's forwards was made by Mr Ivor Powell (player-manager) at the club's annual meeting. He declared: "It is foolish to say a good little 'un can beat a good big 'un." Then he added: "This is my first experience of Northern Section football and I feel small forwards are at a disadvantage when up against the tall and robust defenders in the section."