CITY are among the top 10 clubs in the country for how they deal with supporters.

They have been named in ninth spot in the Think Fan Engagement Index.

That represents a huge rise of 77 places since the review was brought in following the 2018/19 season - making them the most improved club in England over that time.

Having been ranked 86th out of 92 at that stage, the Bantams climbed to 43rd for 2019/20 and 28th for 2020/21. Now the new results published show they have gone up another 19 places.

The review ranks each of the 92 professional clubs in England based on fan experience and engagement, scoring ‘dialogue’, ‘governance’ and ‘transparency’, and is compiled annually by Think Fan Engagement.

This year, City scored a total of 150 points, with 80 for dialogue - the joint-highest rating in this category - and 35 each for governance and transparency.

Points were awarded largely as a result of City's open communication lines via fans’ forums, a growing relationship with the Bradford City Supporters Board and a dedicated supporter services website.

Kevin Rye, director of Think Fan Engagement, said: “Bradford City breaking into the Fan Engagement Index top 10 is an example of a club that has set a course - to be better at engaging with its fans - and has stuck to it, pure and simple.

“Whatever the results on the field, what Ryan Sparks and his team behind the scenes have done is to ensure that fans are engaged with, listened to, and involved. That is exactly how things should be done.”

Exeter were again voted the best out of all four divisions.

CLICK HERE to view the 2021/22 Fan Engagement Index in full.