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Bradford fury over FA Cup TV snub

Bradford City are furious after being snubbed by FA Cup broadcasters for their fifth round tie.

After their stunning win at Chelsea, Bradford were rewarded with a home tie against the winners of Sunderland and Fulham's replay but TV chiefs at the BBC and BT Sport have chosen not to screen their fifth-round game.

It means the Bantams missing out on a £250,000 payday.

Bradford joint-chairman Mark Lawn said: "BBC and BT Sport have let themselves down with this. They've really shot themselves in the foot. We've scored the most goals of any club in the FA Cup this season, we've just pulled off the biggest shock in history and they don't come and get us. It's absolutely ridiculous.

"I've had calls from everywhere since we beat Chelsea. I was talking to Radio Ulster in Northern Ireland and to Radio Cumbria - everyone wants to know about what we've achieved.

"The whole world is looking at us at the moment and the TV broadcasters don't put us on. You've got to wonder if the people who decide these things actually know about football."

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