11 Jan 2020

Pre-Match Interview: Nicky Clee

by | posted in: News | 0

We were joined by Avenue veteran, Nicky Clee on route to face Hereford.

Read on to hear what he thinks of today’s fixture.

Name: Nicky Clee.

Age: 36.

Position: Utility, I can play anywhere. I prefer midfield, but I’ll play where ever I’m needed.

Preferred Kit: Green and White.

How do you think we’ll do today?

We just need to keep doing the things we’ve done well and cut out the silly mistakes that have cost us and I don’t see why we can’t get something from today.

Score Prediction: Hereford 1-2 Bradford.

Message to supporters:

Keep backing us the way you are doing. I know it’s been a tough season so far but I think the last few weeks have shown we’re heading in the right direction and we can match any team on the day.

10 Jan 2020

STAT PACK | National League North Matchday 26 by Official Betting Partner LV BET

by | posted in: News | 0

The National League’s official betting partner, LV BET take a look at the pick of the fixtures on Matchday 26 in the National League North:

York City v AFC Telford

  • York City will close the gap on inactive leaders King’s Lynn to one point with victory at Bootham Crescent.
  • Telford are better away than they are at home and have lost just four times on the road.
  • Jordan Burrow has already scored three goals in 2020. He has 12 this season as is York’s top scorer.
  • The Bucks haven’t conceded more than one goal in a game for five matches. A narrow defeat to Brackley last time out was their first loss in that run.

Altrincham v Guiseley

  • Altrincham have won five matches in a row and have lost just one game in their last ten.
  • Guiseley have taken nine points from a possible 12 after doing the double over Farsley and also beating title-chasing York City.
  • Altrincham haven’t lost at home since the opening day – and have failed to win just twice at Moss Lane since then.
  • The teams drew 1-1 back in October but are now separated by just one point.

Hereford v Bradford PA

  • Hereford have won just once since the first week of October – a run of 15 matches.
  • Bradford have lost nine of ten and have let in 67 goals already – and they have only scored 16, less than anyone else.
  • Hereford have lost only twice at Edgar Street but have only tasted victory four times in total.
  • Avenue ran out 3-2 winners in this fixture back in October at the Horsfall Stadium.

Blyth Spartans v Curzon Ashton

  • Blyth Spartans sit in 21st while Curzon are just outside the drop zone – one place higher.
  • Blyth have only won two of their last ten home games and have taken one point from their last 12 available in front of their own fans.
  • Curzon’s point at Boston United on Tuesday was just the second time they have avoided defeat in six games.
  • Blyth won the fixture at the Tameside Stadium 1-0 in October thanks to Hanani Amantchi’s match-winning goal.

Top Picks from LV BET

9/5 Over 3.5 goals in York v AFC Telford. (check LV BET Sportsbook)

8/7 Altrincham to get a sixth win in a row by beating Guiseley.

1/2 Goals in both halves of Hereford v Bradford PA.

13/1 Blyth v Curzon to end goalless. (check LV BET Sportsbook)

New LVBet customers will get a £5 sportsbook welcome bet when they sign up. Claim the welcome offer here! (T&Cs apply) 

18+ begambleaware.org 

27 Dec 2019

ACADEMY TRIALS | Friday 31st January 2020

by | posted in: News | 0

On the last Friday of each month Bradford (Park Avenue) will
be hosting open academy trails with the aim to find young players to join the
clubs Academy sides for the next academic intake prior to the start of the 2020/21
season.

The trails are open to both male and female footballers aged
16 to 18-years old, as the club is looking to find players to join the Men’s
Academy and Ladies’ Academy as well as candidates to join our Under 19’s squad.

The trials will take place at the University of Bradford
training facility, behind the Laisteridge Lane Student Village.

The trials will take place from 3-5pm on Friday 28th February 2020.

Can’t make this trail?
Don’t worry as the club will be hosting trials on the last Friday of every
month.

Address:
Laisteridge Lane Student Village Bradford
Laisteridge Lane,
Bradford,
BD5 0NH

SIGN UP TODAY

Simply fill the form in below to
register for your trial.

[contact-form-7]

26 Dec 2019

Stat Pack | National League North Matchday 22 by Official Betting Partner LV BET

by | posted in: News | 0

The National League’s official betting partner, LV BET take a look at the pick of the Boxing Day fixtures in Matchday 22 in the National League North:

King’s Lynn Town v Boston United

  • King’s Lynn Town have not lost a home league game for over a year – they last tasted defeat at the Walks in September 2018.
  • Boston United have only lost one league game on the road since the start of November, picking up wins at AFC Telford, Farsley Celtic and Kidderminster Harriers in the process.
  • Adam Marriott is King’s Lynn Town’s top scorer – nobody in the National League North has more than his 21 goals.
  • Only three sides have conceded more goals than Boston United in the league this season.

Kettering Town v Brackley Town

  • Kettering Town have only lost once in all competitions since mid-October, pulling themselves eight clear of the bottom two.
  • Only York City with eight have conceded fewer goals on the road so far this season than Brackley Town’s nine.
  • Kettering Town have scored four goals in two of their last three home games.
  • With +28, Brackley Town are have by far the National League North’s best goal difference.

Southport v Chester

  • Two of the promotion challengers go head-to-head as third place Southport entertain fifth place Chester.
  • Only Brackley Town and leaders King’s Lynn Town have scored more goals than Chester this season.
  • Chester’s Akwasi Asante with 14 and Port’s David Morgan with 10 are the leading scorers for their clubs.
  • Only York City and Brackley Town boast a better defensive record than Southport this season.

Curzon Ashton v Altrincham

  • Altrincham haven’t won since beating York City in late November, Curzon Ashton are looking to avoid a third straight defeat.
  • Curzon Ashton have conceded just one goal in their last five home games – winning four and drawing once in that time.
  • Altrincham have one of the worst away records in the division, only Boxing Day hosts Curzon Ashton have take less points on the road.
  • The last meeting at the Nash in February between the two sides saw Altrincham run out comfortable 6-0 winners.

Top Picks from LV BET

61/20 Boston United to end King’s Lynn 15-month undefeated home run

33/20 Over 3.5 goals in Kettering v Brackley (Check LV BET sportsbook)

11/1 Free-scoring Chester and Southport to draw 2-2

7/10 Goals in both halves of Curzon v Altrincham (Check LV BET sportsbook)

New LVBet customers will get a £5 sportsbook welcome bet when they sign up. Claim the welcome offer here! (T&Cs apply) 

18+ begambleaware.org 

20 Dec 2019

Match Report: Halesowen Town (A)

by | posted in: First Team Match Reports, News | 0

Bradford (Park Avenue) will focus all attention on the league following their exit from the FA Trophy this week.

With a number of players cup tied or injured ahead of the clash, Avenue Academy prospect Jamie Lyons was handed his first start with the senior squad, whilst Andre Johnson replaced his namesake, Oli Johnson who started the fixture on the bench.

Avenue got off to a good start and had the better of the play for the majority of the first half, but were unable to find the net.

It was the home side though who broke the deadlock on the 37th-minute. They cleared up a promising Avenue attack, turning into a counter as Cobourne showed his pace to break through the back line and slot the ball past against Green in a one on one.

HALF TIME: 1-0

Spurred on by taking the lead, Halesowen came out after the break with renewed vigour and pressed the Avenue repeatedly, before eventually extending their advantage in a similar fashion to their first goal.

Cobourne’s pace and positioning allowed the striker to leave Bradford’s defence behind before winning another one on one with the Avenue stopper.

The best chance of the night came from substitute, Oli Johnson, his backheel flick dipping towards the top corner, but the Yeltz stopper Brendon Bunn pulled off a stunning save to tip over the ball over the bar.

The major talking point of the game came when Avenue keeper Joe green collided with Molyneux, resulting in an eight-minute stoppage and a trip to the infirmary for Green, who had to be stretchered off before being replaced by the vastly-experienced Steve Dickenson.

Bradford take to the field again this Saturday when they travel to sixth-placed Spennymoor Town in the National League North.

19 Dec 2019

Injury Update: Joe Green

by | posted in: First Team News, News | 0

Following an injury picked up on Tuesday night’s FA Trophy fixture at Halesowen Town, the club can confirm that Green’s injury is not as serious as first thought.

Joe was assessed at the local hospital and scans revealed that the injury wasn’t as severe as first expected.

The club would like to thank the staff at Halesowen Town for their assistance during the incident.

Furthermore, special thanks go to Bradford supporter, Steve Horsfield who volunteered to wait behind in order to provide transport back to Bradford in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

All at the club wish Joe a speedy recovery.

7 Dec 2019

MATCH PREVIEW: Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Altrincham

by | posted in: First Team News, News | 0

The Avenue play host to Altrincham in the National League North today in what is a big game for both sides.

Avenue, without a win in their last six league games, are desperate to start putting points on the board in order to avoid the drop just a season after making the playoffs. Altrincham, meanwhile, sit in mid table, but have multiple games in hand on the teams above and are looking to stake their claim in the playoff picture.

Bradford are coming off a tough but promising 2-1 loss against third place Chester FC last weekend. Although the end-result culminated in zero points, the performance will be sure to have atleast pleased manager Mark Bower a little bit against one of the league’s top sides and show that the Avenue are once again capable of competing against the very best teams in the league.

Altrincham, meanwhile, sit in the 17th place in the table but they enter the clash on decent form without a loss in their last four games in the league with two wins and two draws. The Manchester-based club have several games in hand on the teams above and a few more wins could put them straight into contention for promotion.

The two sides met last season, with Altrincham winning 3-2 at the Horsfall Stadium, while Bradford grabbed a 1-1 draw away from home in the return fixture.

Avenue could be in line to welcome back Ryan Toulson and Danny Boshell to the Horsfall stadium after they both re-signed with the club in recent weeks. Reece Staunton could also be in line to make his home debut, while newest signing Tom Clare could make his full debut.

6 Dec 2019

New Avenue Book To Be Launched At Horsfall Tonight

by | posted in: News | 0

The launch of the new book ‘Diary of a Lost Cause – Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC 1966-1970’ will take place in the clubroom at Horsfall stadium on the evening of Friday 6th December.

The event will commence at 7.30pm with the bar open from 7 till 10pm.

While enabling subscribers to collect their copy of the book, there will also be extra copies available to purchase as Christmas approaches.

With a number of former players expected, this promises to be an evening to remember and is open to all supporters and well-wishers to attend.

Copies of the book, which chronicles the last four years of the club in the Football League to coincide with the 50th anniversary of their failure to be re-elected in May next year, will also be available from the Supporters’ Club shop at Horsfall stadium and Waterstones.

3 Dec 2019

Supporters Encouraged To Give Something Back This Christmas

by | posted in: News | 0

As the festive season gets into full swing Bradford (Park Avenue) asks supporters to spare a thought for those less fortunate.

The club has held a number of collections over the years to support our local food bank at Wyke and has a permanent collection point in the clubhouse where supporters can make donations.

All donations from both home and away supporters will be gratefully received and are to be placed in the collection bin next to the supporters information desk in the clubhouse.

Please see below a list of items most needed:

30 Nov 2019

Match Report | Chester (A)

by | posted in: First Team Match Reports, First Team News, News | 0

Despite taking and holding the lead in the first half, Bradford were unable to take anything away from the 1885 Arena as Chester hammered home twice in the second half.

Bradford went ahead through Billy Priestley in the 15th minute as a low swung corner fizzed across the goal mouth, with the centre back turning the ball into the net off the outside of his foot.

Chester then enjoyed the lions share of possession through out the half as they looked to bring the game back to a level footing, and began to find openings as the half went on. Joel Taylor took advantage of space down the left side a number of times and the home side had a chance just before the break as Taylor crossed the ball to Dudley in the area, but his header flew over the bar.

The home side came out for the second half determined to find the back of the net and earned a corner within minutes of kick off. Joel Taylor’s corner made it’s way to Simon Grand at the back post but he couldn’t keep his shot down.

The equaliser did come though as a ball forward was deflected into the path of Anthony Dudley who had the better of the one on one with Green.

It didn’t take Chester long to capitalise again on their attacking form as Asante found the top corner just minutes later.

With the blues in the lead, Bradford settled back into the game and both sides continued to create opportunities but the back line of both squads kept chances to a minimum.

Just a minute before the end of regular time, Isaac Marriot was given his marching orders, receiving a second yellow for a dangerous foul on Stopforth, thus ending any chance of Bradford earning a point.

Chester: Griffiths, Morgan, Taylor, Stopforth, Livesey, Grand (c), Jackson, Glendon, Asante (Waring 84), Ngwatala (Elliott 76), Dudley (Hughes 84).
Substitutes: Waters, Burton.

Bradford (Park Avenue): Green, Bazeley (Royle 46), Staunton, Lowe (c), Nowakowski (Hughes 70), Priestley, Knight, Toulson, O Johnson (Clare 76), Hurst, Marriot.
Substitutes: Dickinson, Hughes, Clare, A Johnson.

Goal Scorers: Chester: Dudley (49), Asante (53). Bradford: Priestley (15).
Yellow Cards: Bradford: Hurst, Priestley.
Red Cards: Bradford: Marriot
Attendance: 1,875

Referee: Adam Herczeg.
Assistant Referees: Declan Brown & James Welsh.