East Bierley residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Iain Hardcastle, founder of the East Bierley Bantams supporters group.
A lifelong Bradford City supporter, Iain created the group to give local fans a place to meet, watch matches and travel together. Regular gatherings at the New Inn helped build lasting friendships and a strong sense of local pride.
Tributes poured in from across the community and from Bradford City AFC, with many remembering Iain as the driving force behind football fandom in the village. His legacy lives on through the supporters group he helped build.