Huddersfield Town’s academy will now visit the Horsfall Stadium on Wednesday 25th July after the fixture was re-arranged.
The friendly had previously been scheduled for Tuesday 24th July but will now take place on the Wednesday evening with a 7:45pm kick-off.
Admission details will be released closer to the time, as is the case with all pre-season friendlies.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The club can confirm that Wayne Brooksby has left the club to join Scarborough Athletic.
The tricky winger initially joined on loan from Harrogate Town before making the move permanent and becoming an integral part of Mark Bower’s side.
The club would like to thank Wayne for his efforts during his time with us and wish him all the best for the future.
Bradford Park Avenue fans can now get ready for next season and purchase their 2018-19 Season Tickets.
An adult Season Ticket, valid for admission to all league games in the forthcoming Vanarama National League North campaign, will be priced at just £135, and includes free admission for one under-16.
For the adult alone, that works out at under £7 per game, brilliant value to watch Mark Bower lead his Avenue side into their seventh successive campaign at this level.
Concession (over 60) prices will be £110 for the entire season.
Students and apprentices are priced at £30 and anyone under the age of 16 can purchase a Season Ticket for just £20.
Supporters can prepare for the new season, by completing their Season Ticket application form now. To download the form and purchase your 2018-19 Bradford Park Avenue season ticket, please click here
In addition to announcing next seasons Season Ticket prices the club would like to confirm that match day pricing for the 2018-19 season will be as follows:
Adults – £12
Concession (Over 60) – £9
Students – £7
Under 16’s – £2
Horsfall College of Sport in conjunction with Bradford Park Avenue CFC will be hosting an under 16 World Cup for to be played at Horsfall Stadium on Sunday 3rd June 2018 starting at 10:30.
The competition will be held as a six-a-side tournament with runners up and winners medal along with a Trophy for the winning team. The competition is open to all local Under 16 sides as well as friends who wish to enter a team.
Alex Meechan, Head of Academy at Horsfall College of Sport, at Bradford Park Avenue CFC, will be in attendance so its possibly your time to shine.
To enter this competition please email one of the following:
Natalie Clayton – natalie-clayton@live.com
Alex Meechan – meeks80@tiscali.co.uk
Entry is free and refreshments will be available so why not come down and show your support.
The club would also like to thanks local charity SCAR for their support with this event.
The club can confirm that National League side Barrow will visit the Horsfall Stadium on the 28th July.
The Bluebirds are currently managerless but will provide the opposition in Avenue’s final pre-season friendly. The action will kick-off at 3pm and information regarding admission prices will be released closer to the time.
The game will be the last of seven summer fixtures that will help Mark Bower prepare his squad for the 2018/19 National League North campaign.
SCHEDULE IN FULL:
05/07 – Silsden vs. Bradford Park Avenue*
Cobbydale Construction Stadium
7:45pm kick-off
07/07 – Hemsworth Miners Welfare vs. Bradford Park Avenue*
The Fitzwilliam Stadium
12:30pm kick-off
12/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Mansfield Town
Horsfall Stadium
Kick-off TBC
14/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Yorkshire Regiment (Donald Bell Trophy)
Horsfall Stadium
3pm kick-off
18/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Bradford City (Tom Banks Trophy)
Horsfall Stadium
7:30pm kick-off
24/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Huddersfield Town Academy
Horsfall Stadium
7:45pm kick-off
28/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Barrow
Horsfall Stadium
3pm kick-off
*Dependent on progress of England at the 2018 World Cup.
Goalkeeper Steven Drench has agreed a new deal with the club and becomes the seventh player to commit to Avenue for the 2018/19 season.
The 32-year-old made 40 appearances between the sticks in all competitions last season and became a staple of Avenue’s impressive backline.
A vastly experienced stopper, Drench made over 200 appearances during his six years with Guiseley, where he worked with Avenue’s management team of Mark Bower and Danny Boshell. He left in 2016 to join FC Halifax Town and made 21 appearances before sealing a move to Avenue in the summer of 2017.
The goalkeeper claimed that the dressing room atmosphere made him keen to stay at the Horsfall Stadium:
“I am very happy to have agreed to stay with the club for the forthcoming season. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the dressing room and in and around the club, so I was keen to stay for what will hopefully be another successful season.
I can’t wait for the new season to begin already. Next season will be just as challenging as the last with some new and old rivalries being renewed. Personally, I felt that I was back to my best last season and was really enjoying my football, something which I am keen to replicate again next season.”
Want to see Drench in action next season then why not purchase your 2018-19 Season Ticket now. This year’s adult ticket comes with one FREE under-16’s Season Ticket, and is excellently priced at just £135. Concessions are priced at £110, students / apprentices at £30 and under-16s can pick up a 2018-19 league Season Ticket for just £20. To download a season ticket application form please click here
Steven Drench is now available to sponsor and supporters are able to sponsor either his home or away kit for £60. To download a player kit sponsorship form please click here
Defensive lynchpin Gianluca Havern has signed a new deal with the club after establishing himself as an integral part of Mark Bower’s side in his debut season.
The centre-back, more commonly known as ‘Luca’, joined in June 2017 after leaving AFC Telford United. He captained the Bucks after enjoying spells with Hyde United and Altrincham, both of which achieved promotion to the top tier of non-league football during his stay.
He came through the youth ranks at Stockport County and scored the winning goal on his debut for the Hatters in a 1-0 win over Brentford in May 2008. Manchester-born Havern joined Mansfield Town in 2009 but returned to Stockport for a second spell shortly after. The defender then represented Mossley and Ashton United before linking up with Hyde.
Luca spoke to us after agreeing terms:
“I’m really happy to have signed. I’ve really enjoyed working with the management team and everyone at the club and that was what made the decision for me. I’ve experienced a lot of change in the last few years but I’m glad that I can stay here and carry on from last season.
Over the last few years, there’s been a few seasons where things haven’t gone as planned but last season gave me my love for the game back. I know Rossy (Mark Ross) said the same thing but we’ve been speaking about how buzzing we both are for the new season. I just want to get going again now.”
Want to see Luca in action next season then why not purchase your 2018-19 Season Ticket now. This year’s adult ticket comes with one FREE under-16’s Season Ticket, and is excellently priced at just £135. Concessions are priced at £110, students / apprentices at £30 and under-16s can pick up a 2018-19 league Season Ticket for just £20. To download a season ticket application form please click here.
Luca Havern is now available to sponsor and supporters are able to sponsor either his home or away kit for £60. To download a player kit sponsorship form please click here.
The club have previously announced that the level of debt over the last two years is unsustainable and that we would have to reduce costs over the next few years.
CEO Rob Stanley commented ‘Whilst discussing the contract extensions of Mark and Danny it was agreed that we would maintain the same level of budget as last year. This, obviously, requires us to look at all other costs associated with running the club in an effort to reduce the deficit. However, it is important that we also look at increasing revenue streams. One area that the club has performed poorly in is our Commercial presence within the City. Andrew Pinfield has helped the club out in the past on a part-time basis, and we hope he will continue to do so, however, we have decided that it is important that we have a full-time dedicated Commercial Manager. We are delighted to announce that we have secured the services of Jamie Sinclair to take this role. Jamie has extensive experience in this area and will officially start his role on 1st June, he is currently working on a new commercial brochure and we are looking forward to hearing from any potential sponsors or investors.’
Jamie Sinclair had the following to say on his new role with the club.
“My aim is to work with the management, staff and fans on building the ever growing positive reputation of the club. I’m very proud to have the opportunity to contribute having developed a dedicated program towards building the commercial department for the club within the local business community and safeguarding its future for many more generations to come.”
Below is Jamie Sinclair with current club Director Ben Harvey
The club can confirm that Mark Ross has penned a new deal and will remain at the Horsfall Stadium for the season ahead.
The athletic defender made 40 appearances for Avenue last season, establishing himself as a key figure in an impressive backline.
He joined in August 2017 after spending the previous campaign with Stockport County, who he represented as captain for large portions of the season. Ross had previously lined-up for Chorley and battled it out with current teammates such as Adam Boyes and Oli Johnson in the 2015 Conference North play-off final.
After committing to Avenue for the 2018/19 season, Ross had this to say:
“I’m very happy to have signed on for another year, especially after the success of last season. It was one of the most enjoyable seasons I’ve had and that was helped by the lads in the dressing room, who are a top bunch and make playing better.
As soon as the season finished, I think I speak for all the lads when I say we wanted to carry on and keep up the momentum. Everyone’s going to be eager to get back playing. I miss football already!
I want to thank the gaffer for not only helping me regain my love of the game, but for the way he works with the squad and manages situations. It’s a great atmosphere to be in and amongst.”
Want to see Ross in action next season then why not purchase your 2018-19 Season Ticket now. This year’s adult ticket comes with one FREE under-16’s Season Ticket, and is excellently priced at just £135. Concessions are priced at £110, students / apprentices at £30 and under-16s can pick up a 2018-19 league Season Ticket for just £20. To download a season ticket application form please click here.
Mark Ross is now available to sponsor and supporters are able to sponsor either his home or away kit for £60. To download a player kit sponsorship form please click here.
Central defender Shane Killock will represent Avenue in the 2018/19 season after agreeing a new deal with the club.
After shaking off injury problems in the early stages of the season, he went on to make 27 appearances in all competitions and his impressive form proved vital in Avenue’s play-off push.
The 29-year-old was released by Huddersfield Town after just one first-team appearance but went on to establish himself as one of the sixth tier’s most sought-after defenders. He achieved promotion to non-league football’s top tier with AFC Telford United as captain and has also represented Ossett Albion, Oxford United, Hyde United, Harrogate Town and Guiseley.
He becomes the fourth player to be confirmed as a member of Avenue’s 2018/19 squad, following in the footsteps of Adam Boyes, Oli Johnson and Nicky Clee.
Want to see Killock in action next season then why not purchase your 2018-19 Season Ticket now. This year’s adult ticket comes with one FREE under-16’s Season Ticket, and is excellently priced at just £135. Concessions are priced at £110, students / apprentices at £30 and under-16s can pick up a 2018-19 league Season Ticket for just £20. To download a season ticket application form please click here.
Shane Killock is now available to sponsor and supporters are able to sponsor either his home or away kit for £60. To download a player kit sponsorship form please click here.
