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       Bradford City fire tragedy
       By: Acme Thunderer Date: May 11, 2025, 5:58 am
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       Today is the 40th anniversary of the terrible fire whuch claimed
       56 lives during the Bradford City v Lincoln game, when a joyful
       promotion match was turned into a national tragedy which is
       remembered by many to this day. Yesterday, an article in the
       Times had Don Shaw down as the match referee, but we ascertained
       a few years back (and confirmed by Don in a letter to me) that
       he had pulled out of the game due to an injury sustained at Old
       Trafford a few days before, and the game was actually refereed
       by Norman Glover of Chorley. Sadly, that did not stop Don
       receiving hate mail afterwards at his home in Sandbach. RIP all
       those who lost their lives in the tragedy and our thoughts go
       with those who continue to mourn their passing.
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