Halloween Soccer Skills Camp

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Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC Academy are delighted to announce that we will be running our very own ‘Halloween Soccer Skills Camp’ at the Horsfall Stadium.

  • Sample our academy coaching philosophy
  • Play at the Horsfall stadium
  • Open to all 6-14 year olds
  • Special guests from top professional Premier League clubs
  • Improve your skills and game understanding

Learn about the #BPAway and be part of our DNA. Sign up today to avoid disappointment. Limited spaces available. To book complete the online registration via the link below or scan the QR code.

https://forms.gle/mQXgsQK8tW163aSN8

Bradford (Park Avenue) Ladies Vs Ossett United – Live Stream

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We are pleased to share details of the stream available for today’s Ladies FA Cup game against Ossett United.

Please follow the link below.

https://insight4.azurewebsites.net/stream/RnhVZTI2

Following feedback from last Tuesdays game, we have changed vantage points, and have looked to make improvements to the sound, as well as trying to ensure the stream doesnt go down again.

Again, if you have feedback comments please email calum.cullen@bpafc.com

We hope that you enjoy watching the first competitive game here at the Horsfall!

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The Avenue ladies take on Ossett in the FA Cup today

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Bradford (Park Avenue) ladies take on Ossett United today in the Ladies FA Cup. It what will be the very first competitive match to played on the newly laid 3G surface. 

Manager Neal Asquith – 
After a largely succesful pre season we are looking to carry the form and momentum that we have built, into the game with local rivals Ossett United from a higher division. In our, and the clubs, first competitive game on the new 3g pitch. With 3 debutants in the team today we are expecting a great game

Martin Knight – 
We are really excited to be hosting the first competitive game at the Horsfall since the new pitch was laid. It’s clearly very disappointing that the fans won’t be able to enjoy the game or see the huge amount of work that has been done around the ground by the army of incredible volunteers from West Bowling and Bradford (Park Avenue). Neal’s building a strong squad and we wish good luck for today’s tricky FA Cup tie. 

The showcase game is unfortunately being played behind closed doors, so in a further test of the live streaming, we will once again be showing the game free of charge as we continue to iron out the wrinkles. 

We will post the link to the live feed on the clubs social media platforms and website at 1.30pm today.

If you are interested in playing for any of the ladies teams, 1st team or academy sides please contact either Neal for the first team or Thomas for the academy.

Neal – bradfordparkavenuelafc@hotmail.com

Thomas – thomas.mcstravick@bpafc.com

Windass signs for the Avenue

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Jordan Windass has put pen to paper to play for Bradford (Park Avenue) this coming season. Windass who has spent time at Gainsborough and North Ferriby has been with us through pre-season and has shown enough for Bower and Boshell to add him to the squad. The versatile Windass has been used as a right back in the majority of the press-season games, but is equally comfortable all across the midfield. By adding to his footballing education we are sure Jordan will be looking to follow his brother Josh from non-league into the football league

Jordan Windass – 

I’m delighted to have signed for Bradford and I’m really looking forward to working under Bowz and Bosh. They have been great to me since I came to the club and made it clear what they want out of me and the team. I’m also excited for the challenge of playing at this level since it’s my first time. Hopefully I can learn a lot from the likes of Toulson and the older lads, to become a better player and hopefully have a successful season with a great bunch of lads‘

Mark Bower – 

Jordan has been with us on and off for a few seasons now. We’ve kept an eye on his development and he has come back to us in pre season in fantastic physical shape. He possesses some real attributes and has areas to improve, so we are looking forward to helping him reach his full potential.

You will be able to see Jordan in his official outing on Tuesdays nights pre-season friendly with Farsley Celtic. It had been hoped that this would be with fans, however presently it seems more likely it will be behind closed doors, but the game will be live streamed so we can see Jordan strut his stuff 

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Bradford (Park Avenue) fell to a disappointing defeat against Yorkshire Amateur AFC on their new 3G pitch at the Horsfall Stadium.

The away side started brightly and looked dangerous on the counter attack and punished the Avenue’s inability to score.

After denying Oli Johnson, the visitors were too quick for their opponents and Fernando Moke passed the ball inside to Roy Fogarty who tapped the ball in the back of the net from close range.

Shortly after, Casey Stewart, who caused the hosts plenty of problems throughout the night, threaded a lovely ball to Stephen Crawford, and he drilled a shot into the bottom corner from 14 yards.

Mark Bower’s side, despite being 2-0 down, started to get back into the game, mainly due to Isaac Marriott who took control in the centre of the park. The young midfielder continued to try and make things happen but unfortunately for the home side, Brad Dixon wasn’t tested.

After the break, it was Yorkshire Amateur AFC who started the better team again, but the Avenue Trialist goalkeeper was impressive, saving twice with his feet from close range.

Following a number of substitutions, the Avenue halved the deficit as a Trialist who replaced Johnson in the first half was fouled in the penalty area. Young Academy striker Jamie Lyons continued his goalscoring form by smashing it into the bottom corner. But it wasn’t enough, as Avenue suffered a disappointing defeat on their return to the Horsfall.

BPA:
Trialist, Ross, Downing, Marriott, Havern, Lund, Knight (Lyons), Hibbs (Trialist), Johnson (Trialist), Toulson (Trialist), Trialist (Dockerty).

Goal: Lyons (pen 83)

Yorkshire Amateur AFC:

Dixon, Smith, Henry, Sharry, Dempsey, Beaston, Priestley, Moke, Crawford, Fogarty, Stewart.

Subs all used: Trennery, Killock, Dean, Trialist, Blakey.

Goals: Fogarty (12), Crawford (16)

New Man at the Helm of the Academy

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There has been a change at the top of our academy structure with Thomas McStravick replacing the out going Alex Cross. With immediate effect McStravick has taken over as the Academy manager at BPAFC after the club acted to swiftly to the resignation of previous incumbent Alex Cross.

McStravick has joined Bradford (Park Avenue) from the famous Leeds United academy where he coaches of one of their elite academy sides at Thorpe Arch and also their community project development manager. Thomas already holds his UEFA A licence and previously set up a successful academy in Northern Ireland.

Martin Knight, BPAFC –

We are extremely sad to see Alex leave the club, he is a very talented coach, which he demonstrated in the few sessions he took, over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately Alex handed in his notice to me 4 weeks ago and although we tried to accommodate some of his frustrations ultimately were unable to create the environment that he felt would’ve allowed him flourish. The measure of the man was that Alex worked diligently, whilst we moved quickly behind the scenes to find equally talented replacement that shared our footballing DNA and ensured that the whole of the academy didn’t suffer from any interruption of service or change of ideals. We were delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Thomas during the interview process, he comes with a glowing CV and most importantly has developed an academy previously with successful results. We hope that Thomas enjoys a challenge and that the culture here is one that allows him to succeed again’

Thomas McStravick –

“I am delighted to join such an historic football club with a rich history in English football. I’m very humbled to be appointed in such an important role within the club and excited to help, along with the other staff, build a bright future. The project is an exciting one and I’m looking forward to doing my bit to support the club in the long journey ahead. Building a successful and sustainable project takes time, patience and a lot of effort.”  

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Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Yorkshire Amateurs Live Stream Details

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We are pleased to confirm the details for tonights match vs Yorkshire Amateurs.


Our stream will be live from 7:25, and finish shortly after full time.


Please follow the link below, it will take you straight to the stream. Once on the page, you will need to press the play button on the video, from there you will be able to view the game, alongside Mick ‘Game Caller’ Gledhills excellent commentary.
Please note, if you leave the page, or if your PC/Laptop/Mobile device enters screensaver mode, you may need to refresh the page to continue viewing.


As this is our first stream, we would like your feedback! If you wish to mention anything to us, please email calum.cullen@bpafc.com


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https://insight4.azurewebsites.net/stream/anVsT0Rh

Update on tomorrow’s match and COVID19 player isolation

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Tomorrows game with Yorkshire Amateurs will be going ahead behind closed doors as planned, with a 7.30 kick off.

After we took the precautionary action to isolate the first team bubble on Friday, after one of the players showed COVID symptoms, we spent the last few days in consultation with our medical officer and reviewing the National League and Government protocols and guidance.

As a result of these reviews we can release the players from isolation as their last contact with the symptomatic player was over 72 hours before the symptoms showed and at that time he wouldn’t have been contagious according to government advice. 

Based on the above and in agreement with the medical officer tomorrows game will go ahead as planned and all player and staff in the bubble have been released from their isolation with immediate effect.

We hope you will tune in to watch (we are planning a free trial of the video streaming service) the game and listen to Mick’s commentary. 

Please bear with us as we trial the system as there may be some technical challenges which we would like to iron out before the start of the season.

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The Avenue to be tested in last pre-season friendly before the season starts

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We are excited to let announce that we have arranged a very challenging test for the team in what will be our last pre-season outing before the season commences. We will be playing Spennymoor Town FC away at Brewery Field on Saturday the 26th of September, kick off 3pm.

This will give manager Mark Bower the hard test he was looking for with Spennymoor having strengthened yet again over the summer on top of what was already a top 6 squad. In an exciting twist it will give two players the opportunity to visit old clubs in our own Jake Hibbs returning the club where he spent the last two seasons and for us to have the pleasure of watching Jamie Spencer strutting his stuff for his new team.

Whilst both clubs wait to see if fans will be allowed to attend it is confirmed that the game will be live streamed in any eventuality, with details to follow.

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This weekends Pre-season friendly has been cancelled

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Bradford (Park Avenue) have had one of our players show COVID 19 related symptoms and as part of our stage 3 back to playing protocols that player and the rest of the management bubble have had to go into isolation pending the results of a COVID 19 test which is taking place today. Unfortunately the results will not come back in time for us to safely fore fill our fixture at Grantham this Saturday, and therefore we are taking the safe and responsible decision to postpone the game.

Our first team bubble are considered primary contacts and that is why they are going into self isolation, the definition of this is that they have been in direct contact with the player. They must self isolate for the next 7 days unless we get a negative result of the test in which case the isolation will be lifted.

As a pre-caution we have sent home our academy players today, although they aren’t required to self isolate at present, as they are in the secondary contact group. 

If your son or daughter was in one of the training sessions run by one or other of the two first team players on Wednesday 9th of September there is at this time no need to self isolate or be overly concerned as they are also in the secondary contact group.

Once we have the test results we will follow the government guidelines. 

Clearly if the test comes back negative then it will simply be a case of returning to normal training and studies for the academy, juniors and first team.

Assuming there was a positive result then the government protocols for the secondary contact groups would come into place which would mean COVID 19 testing and self isolation until the results have been delivered and full track and trace to identify all people in this group. 

If you have nay questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in contact with the club at this email address.

Martin.knight@bpafc.com

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