Horsfall College Of Sport Application Form

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Following the recent exciting news that the sports academy will be re-locating to the Horsfall Stadium, we are now pleased to announce that we are inviting applications from male and female students (16-18 year olds) who are interested in a career in the sports industry; the college is open to all students with an interest in Rugby (both codes) and Football.

Students will study for a BTEC Level 2 or 3 dependent on their academic qualifications. Students can expect professionally delivered training and education, healthy learning environment, regular evaluation and feedback from coaches, support and encouragement during their time at the academy, and advice on future career progression.

Our aim is to improve and develop young players through challenging, enjoyable, and energetic training sessions. This will help develop the players tactical knowledge, and game understanding.

We are now accepting application forms for September 2018 so for further information and an application form please contact:

Rob Stanley – info@horsfallcollege.com

Alex Meechan – meeks80@tiscali.com

Alternatively please click on the link below to download an application form:

Horsfall College Of Sport Application Form

Horsfall College of Sport Launches New Programme At Go Higher Event

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On Friday 2nd February 2018, the Horsfall College of Sport will be attending the exciting Go Higher Education Evening from 6.00 – 7.30pm at Sedburgh Youth and Community centre.

The new college will offer football and rugby for male and female students aged 16-18 years. The students will study BTEC Level 2 or 3.

Alex Meechan, Academy manager said ‘We are delighted to attend our first event to launch of our new College of Sport which starts in September 2018 and it will be based at Horsfall stadium . Our programme will offer young people in Bradford an excellent sport and career pathway with qualified coaches’. ‘ We wish to encourage young people to book a place on our trial session on Friday 16th February at 10.30am at Horsfall stadium’.

As part of the SAY #iwill (“Social Action for Youths”) project for anyone wanting to find out more about studying at university; learning about college and apprenticeships or finding out about work experience or volunteering opportunities.

Go Higher West Yorkshire and the Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre will introduce a number of guests and stalls with representatives from Bradford College, Bradford Park Avenue Community Football Club, Calderdale College, Leeds Arts University, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds City College, Leeds College of Building, University of Huddersfield and University of Leeds.

Tickets for the free event are available from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/higher-education-information-evening-tickets-42232928827 or people can turn up on the night.

Horsfall College of Sport are now accepting applications from new students. Please click on the link below to download the form.

Horsfall College of Sport Application Form

Gaffers Notes: Salford City Vs Bradford Park Avenue Saturday 3rd February

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I was pleased in the end to take a point from the game at Nuneaton last weekend. When you’re down to 10 men, away from home, against a team in good form, you’ve got to be happy with a clean sheet. Whilst it was not the perfect defensive performance, there was plenty of effort and desire in the team to keep our clean sheet, especially after the red card and after conceding some poor goals recently. It was frustrating however that we were unable to create more in the game as we had plenty ball in the final third but our final pass or decision let us down on too many occasions.

We have a big weekend coming up with games on Saturday and Monday. We visit Salford on Saturday who sit top of the league. They have a good mix of quality, physical strength and ‘know how’ and as we enter in to the business end of the season where the pitches are difficult to play good football on, they have all the tools to go on and finish the season as champions. They have shown their quality at times this season with some big wins, but they’ve also come out on top in many tight games to win by the odd goal as we found out in the reverse fixture at Horsfall. They have strength in depth and can call on some excellent players not only in their starting 11, but off the bench also. They’re clearly on the rise and with the investment they’ve made in their squad and stadium, they don’t intend hanging around in our division for too long, but I’m confident that if we produce what we are capable of, we can go there and get a positive result.

Adam Smith joined us last week. He’s similar to one or two we already have in our squad who have suffered from injuries over the past few years which has restricted his game time, but if we can get him match fit, he can have a big part to play for the rest of the season.

Cheers

Mark

Curry & Comedy Night – Friday 23rd February 2018

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Following the great success of our previous curry and comedy night back in November, when we had locally famous Mike Farrell providing the laughs. Bradford Park Avenue will be welcoming highly recommended Mick Martin for another curry and comedy night Friday 23rd February 2018 in the Club House. Tickets are £10 with the doors and bar open from 7pm and the comedy starting at 8pm.

To purchase a ticket please see Dave Stordy in the Club Shop on match day or on 01274 512989 / davestordy@hotmail.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you on the evening.

Horsfall College Of Sport Open Trials – Friday 16th February 2018

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Horsfall College Of Sport are pleased to announce the first open trial for students interested in joining the College in September 2018.

The day will begin at 10.30am with a short presentation (parents welcome) followed by a training session (please bring suitable kit). The Open Day will be held at The Horsfall Stadium, Cemetery Road, Bradford, BD6 2NG

To register your interest, please contact one of the following stating which sport (Football/Rugby):

info@horsfallcollege.com

Rob Stanley – rob.stanley1007@gmail.com

Alex Meechan – meeks80@tiscali.com

 

 

Avenue’s Ed Hall Shines On International Stage

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Avenue’s Ed Hall shines on international stage.

Avenue goalkeeper Ed Hall completed 90 minutes for Yorkshire’s newly-formed side as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Ellan Vannin of the Isle of Man.

Ed received the call-up alongside Brighouse Town’s George Clarke, but it was the Avenue stopper that earned a place in the starting line-up for Yorkshire’s first ever international fixture.

The game was an entertaining affair, and it was certainly a busy day at the office for both goalkeepers.

Ed made a string of impressive saves to keep the score level in the first-half, making two particularly stunning stops to deny Dan Bell and Ciaran McNulty.

Yorkshire fell behind to a Furo Davies strike just three minutes after the restart, but Penistone Church’s Jordan Coduri levelled proceedings six minutes later.

Ellan Vannin had chances to notch the winner in the game’s latter stages, but Ed proved impossible to beat as he denied Rhys Oates and Joey Quayle.

The game finished 1-1, and Ed will be hoping that his fantastic display sees him receive the nod ahead of Yorkshire’s next fixture.

He will link back up with Mark Bower’s squad this week and is available to feature on Saturday when we visit high-flying Salford City.

Congratulations, Ed!

Match Report: Nuneaton Town 0-0 Bradford Park Avenue

Avenue survive Boro rally to earn point

Bradford Park Avenue picked up a valuable point at the LDJ Solicitors Stadium, holding Nuneaton Town to a 0-0 draw despite being reduced to ten men in the second-half.

Ryan Toulson made his long-awaited return to action after a lengthy battle with injury to replace the injured Mark Ross at right-back, and Danny Boshell was drafted into the starting eleven due to the absence of Wayne Brooksby. New signing Adam Smith was named as a substitute having finalised the terms of his move to the club yesterday.

Neither side found their rhythm in the early stages of the match, but there was a reason to protest barely three minutes in. Nicky Clee split the Nuneaton defence open with a through-ball that eventually overran, but goalkeeper Dean Lyness appeared to have handled the ball outside of the area when collecting. Nevertheless, the referee ignored the appeals of Avenue players and waved play on.

Half-chances came in the form of tame efforts from Clee and Oli Johnson, with the latter seeing his shot held comfortably by Lyness, and Clee firing wide.

The best chance of a relatively mundane opening 25 minutes fell to the hosts, with Tom Elliott’s deflected effort from a tight angle coming very close to finding a way past Steven Drench.

Nuneaton grew in confidence as the half progressed, and Jordan Nicholson rattled the crossbar with a well-struck attempt. This was quickly followed by a golden opportunity for Ashley Chambers to open the scoring after Elliott squared, but Shane Killock flew across to make a sensational block and deny the hosts.

The dangerous Daniel Nti was a persistent threat to Avenue’s backline, but saw his drilled effort tipped over the crossbar by Drench in impressive fashion.

Both Avenue and Nuneaton flew out of the blocks after the interval, with both sets of players desperate to notch and edge their sides ahead. James Ferry and Nicky Wroe were the first to arrow shots goalward, but both saw their frustrations heightened with failure to hit the target.

The encounter soon became an end-to-end affair, and Adam Boyes will rue his missed opportunity for days to come after he volleyed over from a Jamie Spencer cross. Clee also came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock, forcing Lyness to pluck his dipping free-kick out of the top corner.

Mark Bower heaped praise upon the performance of goalkeeper Drench after the game, and rightfully so with the goalkeeper clawing away two dangerous strikes from Nti in a matter of minutes.

Avenue, however, suffered a devastating blow when Danny Boshell received his marching orders for a second bookable offence. Boshell was penalised for two second-half fouls that saw him take an early bath for the second time this season.

Pressure mounted upon the visitors after the sending off, as Nuneaton piled forward in droves in an attempt to capitalise upon their man advantage.

Despite losing Boshell, Avenue’s backline remained sturdy. Killock gave a masterclass in the art of dogged defending, and Drench palmed away every effort that was fired his way.

Avenue managed to survive the Boro onslaught, and supporters even caught a glimpse of new signing Adam Smith in added time before the referee blew his whistle.

Mark Bower’s play-off chasers face what could prove to be an even sterner test next week, taking on table-toppers Salford City at the Peninsula Stadium.

Nuneaton Town: Lyness, Wildin, Heaton, Elliott, Johnson, Digie, Ferry, Beswick, Chambers, Nicholson, Nti.

Unused substitutes: Etheridge, Dielna, Mitchell, Ashton.

Bradford Park Avenue: Drench, Toulson, Hill, Wroe (c), Killock, Havern, Spencer, Boshell, Boyes (Smith 90+3’), Johnson (Nowakowski 81’), Clee (Vidal 75’).

Unused substitutes: Hall, Knight.

Booked: Clee, Killock, Havern, Boshell (Avenue), Beswick (Nuneaton)

Sent off: Boshell (Avenue)

Referee: Thomas Kirk

 

Bower Adds Experienced Winger To The Squad

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Mark Bower has moved to sign ex-League player Adam Smith aged 33.

Adam brings a wealth of experience from his League days with Chesterfield FC and, more recently, with fellow Conference North clubs Alfreton and Gainsborough. He has also played in the National League for York, Mansfield, Lincoln, Halifax, Wrexham and Guiseley.

He is principally regarded as a right winger but he can operate on either flank.

He played 18 games for Mark when he was manager at Guiseley and Mark’s comments were that ‘Adam has had a few injuries over the years but in the short time I worked with him at Guiseley I could see the quality he had and if we can get him fully fit and firing he will be a great addition to the squad’.

Adam will be available for the Nuneaton game on Saturday.