Following a precautionary pitch inspection the Northern U19 Alliance game at AFC Emley is on this evening. Kick of is 19.30 with admission £3 for adults and £1 for under 18’s.
Players Fund Update
The Board are pleased to announce that over £11,000 has now been contributed to the players fund to date.
The club would like to place on record our thanks to all those that have contributed.
With the announcement on Friday that Mark Bower has moved to bring in 21 year old French national Antoine Remi Recizac and hopefully further recruits on the way. All funds raised are vital and will enable both Mark and Danny to strengthen the squad and continue in the push for the playoffs.
Any fans who are prepared to donate please email Dave Stordy (davestordy@hotmail.co.uk) or telephone on (01274-512989) with your offer and Dave will contact you to make the arrangements.
Don’t worry if you cannot afford a regular donation, we will have a bucket in the Club Shop at home games.
Thank you for your continued support.
Academy Fixture Changes
Due to Ossett Albion’s continued involvement in the Pat Rice Trophy, the Northern U19 Alliance scheduled home game on Monday 22nd January 2018 has been postponed. However the team will travel to The Fantastic Media Welfare Ground instead for a previously postponed game against AFC Emley which has been arranged in its place. The game will be a 19:45 kick off and admission is £3 for adults and £1 for under 18’s.
Also the home game against Scarborough Scholarship in the English Colleges League has been brought forward to Wednesday 24th January 2018 with a 13:30 kick off at Grange Tech College.
Match Postponed: Bradford Park Avenue Vs Gainsborough Trinity Saturday 20th January 2018
Following an early pitch inspection this morning, the game has been called off by a local referee due to a frozen pitch and surrounding areas.
Bower Adds To The Squad
Following the injury to Wayne Brooksby, the manager has moved swiftly to add to the squad. 21 yr old French national Antoine Remi Recizac has been training with the team for a number of weeks but he has now been registered to play.
He is currently studying at Leeds Trinity University but has previous experience 2 yrs ago playing in the North-West Counties League with Widnes and also in Stockport County’s reserve team. The Manager states ‘Antoine has looked good in training and deserves the chance to see if he can step up and show us what he can do in a League match’.
Pitch Inspection: Bradford Park Avenue Vs Gainsborough Trinity Saturday 20th January 2018
With freezing temperatures and further snow forecast tonight there will be a pitch inspection at 09:30 in the morning ahead of the match.
Please refer to the website tomorrow for a further update.
Academy game abandoned at half time due to serious injury.
Yesterday’s academy game was abandoned due to a serious injury to BPA scholar Joshua Hall, after an unintentional two footed tackle. Tally Clayton (Club Sport Rehabilitator) attended to Josh on the pitch before paramedics arrived. Josh was taken to hospital by the Doncaster ambulance service with a possible fracture of the ankle. Tally attended hospital with Josh and was happy to report after seeing a number of doctors, no fracture was found. However, Josh has suffered some nerve damage from the impact and currently can not feel the lower portion of his foot and toes. This should return to Josh in a couple of days and he will then be able to start his rehabilitation with Tally. Both Josh and the Academy staff team would like to thank Campsmount College staff for their assistance in the incident and from all at the club we wish Josh a speedy recovery.
Gaffers Notes: Bradford Park Avenue Vs Gainsborough Trinity Saturday 20th January 2018
We’re in a little sticky patch at the moment having taken just one point from the last three games and the test of how good we are, is how we respond. Every team has ups and downs through the season, Salford took two points from four games over Christmas, but have since won their last two games, so we won’t get carried away. In two of the three games, we played well and we know that if we can maintain a consistent level of performance results over the longer term will come good.
We are working hard behind the scenes to strengthen the squad. Injuries to Mark Ross and Wayne Brooksby last weekend have left us low on numbers, but as a manager I’ve never spent money for the sake of it. We’ll make sure we bring the right characters in to the club, who will improve the team and fit in to the dressing room. If that means being patient and waiting for the right ones, that’s what we’ll do.
This weekend we welcome Dave Frecklington and his Gainsborough Trinity team. Gainsborough have had an up and down season and currently sit in the relegation places but with games in hand could easily be up in mid table, so we will not be underestimating them. They have spent a few quid as the season has progressed and they have some talented and experienced players at this level, so as I seem to say every week, we must be on top of our game to get a result.
Enjoy the match
Mark
Academy Now Accepting Applications
ACADEMY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Following the recent exciting news that the sports academy will be re-locating to 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.
For further information and an application form please contact:
Rob Stanley – rob.stanley@bpafc.com
Alex Meechan – meeks80@tiscali.com
Application form Academy Scholarship Recruitment Form
Annual Football Quiz – Friday 19th January 2018
Once again Bradford Park Avenue will be hosting our annual football quiz which is always an enjoyable evening. Entry is £2 per person and teams are to made up of no more than 4. You don’t have to be an expert to take part and don’t worry if you don’t have a team of 4 as teams can be made up on the night.
Doors and the bar will be open from 19:00 and the quiz will commence at 19:45
For more details please see Dave Stordy in the club shop on match day.