CITY have contacted Rochdale over alleged chants about the devastating fire disaster at Valley Parade in 1985.
A pocket of home fans are alleged to have sung “Bradford’s on fire” during the Bantams’ 3-0 win at Spotland yesterday (April 15).
The T&A understands that it was heard in the directors’ box and by a section of away supporters.
Football has been cracking down on so-called “tragedy chanting” when supporters sing deeply offensive songs that reference stadium disasters or fatal accidents involving players or fans.
Lives were changed forever when 56 people died in the tragedy on Saturday, May 11, 1985.
Bradford City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season when a fire broke out in the stands.
A memorial dedicated to all those who lost their lives now stands in Centenary Square.
2023 will mark the 38th anniversary of the Valley Parade Fire Disaster.
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