When it became apparent that the Old Showground needed significant investment to maintain its fabric and to make it comply with new regulations introduced in the wake of the Bradford City stadium fire ( which the club was unable to make due to financial difficulties ) the decision was made to relocate , and this was announced during 1987 . The ground was sold to the former supermarket chain Safeway ( now Sainsbury 's ) and the search was started for a new location
Bradford City stadium fire
Bradford City stadium fire
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