Football fans are flocking to join a Telegraph & Argus campaign to double the crowds at Bradford City home matches next season and strike a blow for football supporters everywhere.

At a time when there are national calls to reduce the price of watching football, supporters are being given the chance to buy the cheapest professional season tickets anywhere in Britain.

The T&A has set out to find 10,000 adults aged 16 or over who are willing to pledge their support for the club - and, in return, Bantams chief Julian Rhodes has promised to slash season-ticket prices.

If the 10,000 adult fans step forward, fans would pay just £138 to see 23 league matches next season at the Intersonic Stadium. That is around £100 cheaper than now - and works out at only £6 per game.

Those aged 11 to 15 would pay only £69 and under-11s would go free as long as they are accompanied by an adult. A separate offer will be made to 25-year season-ticket holders.

And so far nearly 7,000 fans have signed up via coupons in the paper and at games and via the internet online at the Telegraph & Argus website.

Editor Perry Austin-Clarke said: "We've launched this campaign because we believe local people want their top football team to do well and if they do well the whole district gets a lift.

"The great thing about this scheme is that the club are not using it to make money but to cram in the fans and give more of those who can't usually afford it the chance to see City at just £6 per game.

"That strikes a real blow for football and will make Bantams supporters the envy of every fan in the country. All it needs now is for those who really care about the club to get behind them by pledging their support."

Bradford City chairman Julian Rhodes said: "We've taken on board the clamour about making football more affordable and we want to be the first club to offer the people of Bradford the chance of watching professional football at these incredibly low prices.”

Sports Minister Richard Caborn said: "I am delighted to support the Telegraph & Argus campaign and think it is a great example of fans and the community working closely with the local football club.”