Mike Harrison
@thecitygent.bsky.social
Editor of The City Gent, the longest running printed football fanzine in the UK. Posts will be mainly to promote the fanzine and the trials and tribulations of Bradford City AFC.
If anyone would like to order a copy of CG251 and have it arrive before Christmas, then today is probably the last chance to order a copy from the City Gent web site.
CG251 is £4.95 which includes postage.
Otherwise, copies of CG251 will be on sale on Boxing Day from 2pm
CG251 is £4.95 which includes postage.
Otherwise, copies of CG251 will be on sale on Boxing Day from 2pm
December 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If anyone would like to order a copy of CG251 and have it arrive before Christmas, then today is probably the last chance to order a copy from the City Gent web site.
CG251 is £4.95 which includes postage.
Otherwise, copies of CG251 will be on sale on Boxing Day from 2pm
CG251 is £4.95 which includes postage.
Otherwise, copies of CG251 will be on sale on Boxing Day from 2pm
The next issue (CG251) is at the printers and due to be delivered on the 16th.
CG250 is virtually sold out as John W has only 6 copies left to sell today.
I have none left and as I’m still feeling the affects of the super flu I had last week, I’m not doing any selling today
CG250 is virtually sold out as John W has only 6 copies left to sell today.
I have none left and as I’m still feeling the affects of the super flu I had last week, I’m not doing any selling today
December 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The next issue (CG251) is at the printers and due to be delivered on the 16th.
CG250 is virtually sold out as John W has only 6 copies left to sell today.
I have none left and as I’m still feeling the affects of the super flu I had last week, I’m not doing any selling today
CG250 is virtually sold out as John W has only 6 copies left to sell today.
I have none left and as I’m still feeling the affects of the super flu I had last week, I’m not doing any selling today
2 page spread in the Bradford Telegraph & Argus with an article written by me regarding the current City Gent exhibitions being displayed at The Record Cafe and Heaton Tennis Club.
This article will be available online on the T&A web site on Saturday
This article will be available online on the T&A web site on Saturday
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
2 page spread in the Bradford Telegraph & Argus with an article written by me regarding the current City Gent exhibitions being displayed at The Record Cafe and Heaton Tennis Club.
This article will be available online on the T&A web site on Saturday
This article will be available online on the T&A web site on Saturday
Coming soon!
The Art of The City Gent
An exhibition of front covers of The City Gent from the past 15 years.
To be held at The Record Cafe, North Parade, Bradford
And also at Heaton Tennis club, Emm Lane, Heaton, Bradford.
Part of the Capital of Culture, Bradford 2025
The Art of The City Gent
An exhibition of front covers of The City Gent from the past 15 years.
To be held at The Record Cafe, North Parade, Bradford
And also at Heaton Tennis club, Emm Lane, Heaton, Bradford.
Part of the Capital of Culture, Bradford 2025
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Coming soon!
The Art of The City Gent
An exhibition of front covers of The City Gent from the past 15 years.
To be held at The Record Cafe, North Parade, Bradford
And also at Heaton Tennis club, Emm Lane, Heaton, Bradford.
Part of the Capital of Culture, Bradford 2025
The Art of The City Gent
An exhibition of front covers of The City Gent from the past 15 years.
To be held at The Record Cafe, North Parade, Bradford
And also at Heaton Tennis club, Emm Lane, Heaton, Bradford.
Part of the Capital of Culture, Bradford 2025
We only have around 100 copies left of CG250, the latest issue that first went on sale 3 weeks ago.
Copies of the new look CG250 will be on sale at Valley Parade this afternoon, before and after the Burton match, plus also at half time.
The cover price is now £3
Copies of the new look CG250 will be on sale at Valley Parade this afternoon, before and after the Burton match, plus also at half time.
The cover price is now £3
November 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We only have around 100 copies left of CG250, the latest issue that first went on sale 3 weeks ago.
Copies of the new look CG250 will be on sale at Valley Parade this afternoon, before and after the Burton match, plus also at half time.
The cover price is now £3
Copies of the new look CG250 will be on sale at Valley Parade this afternoon, before and after the Burton match, plus also at half time.
The cover price is now £3
Happy to announce that The City Gent has made the shortlist of six for the 2025 FSA awards in the fanzine category. This is our 3rd nomination in the past 4 years.
The FSA awards take place on December 1st
The FSA awards take place on December 1st
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Happy to announce that The City Gent has made the shortlist of six for the 2025 FSA awards in the fanzine category. This is our 3rd nomination in the past 4 years.
The FSA awards take place on December 1st
The FSA awards take place on December 1st
Thanks Mike for your compliment on the new design of CG250, it is very much appreciated
The team @thecitygent.bsky.social has produced something of a triumph for the 250th edition of the multi award winning publication
#Bantam Progressivism
#Bantam Progressivism
October 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thanks Mike for your compliment on the new design of CG250, it is very much appreciated
Thanks to everyone that bought a copy of CG250 and I hope that you like the new design. If you missed buying a copy, they can be bought via the CG web site. Or, we’ll be back at Valley Parade again for the Lincoln game on the 28th.
October 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Thanks to everyone that bought a copy of CG250 and I hope that you like the new design. If you missed buying a copy, they can be bought via the CG web site. Or, we’ll be back at Valley Parade again for the Lincoln game on the 28th.
Glad that you like the fresh look and new design of CG and your contributions to this issue are very much appreciated
Thanks to @thecitygent.bsky.social team for a fabulous fresh, new look. It’s not just the players & GA taking things to a new level this season. £3 from all the usual places or online #bcafc #BradfordCity#Bantams
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Glad that you like the fresh look and new design of CG and your contributions to this issue are very much appreciated
CG250 is back from the printers, having received it an hour ago, so we’ll have some on sale at the EFL trophy match against Everton U21s this evening.
CG250 has undergone a new design and we hope that CG readers will like it, though it has meant the cost of CG has gone up to £3.
CG250 has undergone a new design and we hope that CG readers will like it, though it has meant the cost of CG has gone up to £3.
October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
CG250 is back from the printers, having received it an hour ago, so we’ll have some on sale at the EFL trophy match against Everton U21s this evening.
CG250 has undergone a new design and we hope that CG readers will like it, though it has meant the cost of CG has gone up to £3.
CG250 has undergone a new design and we hope that CG readers will like it, though it has meant the cost of CG has gone up to £3.
Reposted by Mike Harrison
Both have excellent articles, reviews & opinions. One is £4.95, nothing in about #BradfordCity #Bantams #Bcafc is 48 pgs (11 pgs of ads). The other is £2, 48 pgs(6 pgs of ads) & all about your Bradford City. Support your fanzine #TheCityGent @thecitygent.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Both have excellent articles, reviews & opinions. One is £4.95, nothing in about #BradfordCity #Bantams #Bcafc is 48 pgs (11 pgs of ads). The other is £2, 48 pgs(6 pgs of ads) & all about your Bradford City. Support your fanzine #TheCityGent @thecitygent.bsky.social
Just to let everyone know that I’m still having difficulty getting CG249 printed at the moment, so it is not ready for sale yet. We are close to getting it printed next week and it should be on sale in 2 weeks at the Wimbledon home match. I’ll post more updates next week
August 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just to let everyone know that I’m still having difficulty getting CG249 printed at the moment, so it is not ready for sale yet. We are close to getting it printed next week and it should be on sale in 2 weeks at the Wimbledon home match. I’ll post more updates next week
I wasn’t able to get City Gent issue 249 printed and ready for sale today, just in case fans are wondering why there won’t be any CG presence at VP this afternoon.
All being well, CG249 will be out in 2 weeks at the Luton home game. Here is the front cover cartoon as a teaser!
All being well, CG249 will be out in 2 weeks at the Luton home game. Here is the front cover cartoon as a teaser!
August 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I wasn’t able to get City Gent issue 249 printed and ready for sale today, just in case fans are wondering why there won’t be any CG presence at VP this afternoon.
All being well, CG249 will be out in 2 weeks at the Luton home game. Here is the front cover cartoon as a teaser!
All being well, CG249 will be out in 2 weeks at the Luton home game. Here is the front cover cartoon as a teaser!
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic and devastating fire at Valley Parade on May 11th 1985. We remember those fans that went to watch a game of football never to return home. Over 200 fans were badly injured and thousands have lived with awful memories of what they witnessed that day.
May 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic and devastating fire at Valley Parade on May 11th 1985. We remember those fans that went to watch a game of football never to return home. Over 200 fans were badly injured and thousands have lived with awful memories of what they witnessed that day.
Delighted to have taken part in this event which opens on Friday May 9th at Leeds City Library. I’m also taking part in a panel discussion event with Q&As on Saturday 14th June.
An excellent reason to go to Leeds! 😉. Next Friday, the
@leedslibraries.bsky.social & @britishlibrary.bsky.social football fanzine expo, Voice of the Fans, opens. Cracking events leedsinspired.co.uk/collection/v... Quality video. Nailed what 'zines are about. Can't wait. Is that the programme? NO😅
@leedslibraries.bsky.social & @britishlibrary.bsky.social football fanzine expo, Voice of the Fans, opens. Cracking events leedsinspired.co.uk/collection/v... Quality video. Nailed what 'zines are about. Can't wait. Is that the programme? NO😅
May 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Delighted to have taken part in this event which opens on Friday May 9th at Leeds City Library. I’m also taking part in a panel discussion event with Q&As on Saturday 14th June.
You know how excited all bcafc fans were seeing Andy Cook running? Can you imagine if GA had the balls to list him as a sub but not thinking of using him, but then there’s an important penalty that needs to be taken. What a “boss” move it would be to put him on and then take him off after he scores!
April 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
You know how excited all bcafc fans were seeing Andy Cook running? Can you imagine if GA had the balls to list him as a sub but not thinking of using him, but then there’s an important penalty that needs to be taken. What a “boss” move it would be to put him on and then take him off after he scores!
Pundits have been joking about nobody seemed to be wanting to get promoted from League Two, but Doncaster and Port Vale both won today and congrats to them. But City and Walsall continue to shy away from taking their chance. Thanks to Accrington, it’s mad that it is still in City’s own hands!
April 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Pundits have been joking about nobody seemed to be wanting to get promoted from League Two, but Doncaster and Port Vale both won today and congrats to them. But City and Walsall continue to shy away from taking their chance. Thanks to Accrington, it’s mad that it is still in City’s own hands!
Financially, I’m sure that it’s better for the club to go up via the playoffs, but this does nothing for, the collective nerves of the #bcafc fans who would forget all the terrible things that have happened in April for a win at Wembley in May. Trouble is, that’s not guaranteed is it?
April 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Financially, I’m sure that it’s better for the club to go up via the playoffs, but this does nothing for, the collective nerves of the #bcafc fans who would forget all the terrible things that have happened in April for a win at Wembley in May. Trouble is, that’s not guaranteed is it?
Not happened yet, but if we miss out on automatic promotion it will have been our own fault. Thankfully there is still a chance of doing it the hard way via the playoffs, but the way we have played during April, you have to question if their heads from some of them have gone?
April 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Not happened yet, but if we miss out on automatic promotion it will have been our own fault. Thankfully there is still a chance of doing it the hard way via the playoffs, but the way we have played during April, you have to question if their heads from some of them have gone?
For all the good things that #bcafc did from Boxing Day to the end of March has all been undone by the way they have tackled the games in April. Truly dreadful month, barring the Crewe home win, and it’s been mostly self inflicted. Looks like it’s going to be the playoffs lottery now!
April 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
For all the good things that #bcafc did from Boxing Day to the end of March has all been undone by the way they have tackled the games in April. Truly dreadful month, barring the Crewe home win, and it’s been mostly self inflicted. Looks like it’s going to be the playoffs lottery now!
Still seething about yesterday
All we can do now is make sure we win next Thursday to make amends
I now make it 3-2 in 9 goal games that end 5-4 which involve #bcafc
23/03/85 Brentford H-W 5-4
12/02/00 West Ham A-L 4-5
16/10/04 Tranmere A-W 5-4
22/08/09 Cheltenham A-W 5-4
12/04/25 Swindon A-L 4-5
All we can do now is make sure we win next Thursday to make amends
I now make it 3-2 in 9 goal games that end 5-4 which involve #bcafc
23/03/85 Brentford H-W 5-4
12/02/00 West Ham A-L 4-5
16/10/04 Tranmere A-W 5-4
22/08/09 Cheltenham A-W 5-4
12/04/25 Swindon A-L 4-5
April 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Still seething about yesterday
All we can do now is make sure we win next Thursday to make amends
I now make it 3-2 in 9 goal games that end 5-4 which involve #bcafc
23/03/85 Brentford H-W 5-4
12/02/00 West Ham A-L 4-5
16/10/04 Tranmere A-W 5-4
22/08/09 Cheltenham A-W 5-4
12/04/25 Swindon A-L 4-5
All we can do now is make sure we win next Thursday to make amends
I now make it 3-2 in 9 goal games that end 5-4 which involve #bcafc
23/03/85 Brentford H-W 5-4
12/02/00 West Ham A-L 4-5
16/10/04 Tranmere A-W 5-4
22/08/09 Cheltenham A-W 5-4
12/04/25 Swindon A-L 4-5
Been a busy couple of days at City Gent Towers and I’m happy to report that a 64 page issue CG248 has gone to print today.
I’m hoping that the printed copies will be back at CG Towers next week in time to be sold at the Notts County home game on Thursday 17th April
I’m hoping that the printed copies will be back at CG Towers next week in time to be sold at the Notts County home game on Thursday 17th April
April 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Been a busy couple of days at City Gent Towers and I’m happy to report that a 64 page issue CG248 has gone to print today.
I’m hoping that the printed copies will be back at CG Towers next week in time to be sold at the Notts County home game on Thursday 17th April
I’m hoping that the printed copies will be back at CG Towers next week in time to be sold at the Notts County home game on Thursday 17th April
Well done to the club and all the volunteers that placed the claret and amber cards on the seats which were held up to make Valley Parade a sea of colour this afternoon
April 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Well done to the club and all the volunteers that placed the claret and amber cards on the seats which were held up to make Valley Parade a sea of colour this afternoon
Today’s win over Crewe makes it 51 points gained from 21 home league games which equals the record set by the 1984/85 title winning side gained. With 2 important home games left to play against Notts Co and Fleetwood, the record can be broken and it’ll be vital the we beat the Magpies on April 17th
April 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Today’s win over Crewe makes it 51 points gained from 21 home league games which equals the record set by the 1984/85 title winning side gained. With 2 important home games left to play against Notts Co and Fleetwood, the record can be broken and it’ll be vital the we beat the Magpies on April 17th
The names of Lapslie and Mellon will be in the record books for scoring the goals tonight, but for me it was more about the assists by Tayo Adaramola and Jamie Walker. Without their tenacious and skilful play there wouldn’t have been the chances for Lapslie and Mellon to put away. Walker motm by far
March 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The names of Lapslie and Mellon will be in the record books for scoring the goals tonight, but for me it was more about the assists by Tayo Adaramola and Jamie Walker. Without their tenacious and skilful play there wouldn’t have been the chances for Lapslie and Mellon to put away. Walker motm by far