Bradford chairman resigns

First Division strugglers Bradford have been rocked by the resignation of chairman Gordon Gibb.

The Bantams, who visit league leaders Norwich tomorrow, are one place off the bottom of the division despite the appointment of former Middlesbrough boss Bryan Robson as manager on November 24.

The 1-0 win over Coventry on December 28 ended a run of five consecutive league defeats but was followed by a home loss to Second Division Luton in the FA Cup third round last Saturday.

Gibb told the club’s official website, www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk: “It is with sadness that I have to inform everybody connected with Bradford City that as of 2pm on Friday, January 9 2004, I and my fellow director Andrew Richardson have resigned our respective positions on the football club board.

“Additionally I have also resigned as chairman of Bradford City Holdings Limited.

“I feel that the time has now come for somebody else to take the responsibility of chairman with fresh enthusiasm and vigour.

“In respect of the recent negotiations with our major creditors a solid foundation has been built for success to be brought to the club.

“Finally, I would like to thank all concerned for their support over my tenure and wish everybody connected with the club all the very best for the future.”