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Bradford
City were one of those fortunate few clubs who were elected to the
Football League shortly after their formation. Manningham rugby club
played at Valley Parade and in 1903, after a period of financial
difficulties, they decided to convert to playing with the round ball,
calling themselves Bradford City. The Football League clubs saw an
opportunity to increase their foothold in a rugby league stronghold and
almost immediately voted them into the competition. Bradford City, along
with four other non-league sides and the three League clubs seeking
re-election, were included in the vote. Voting at the League AGM - |
