INFORMATION FOR SUPPORTERS USING OUR CAR PARK

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We have now closed the Cemetery Road entrance to our car park, due to the worsening road conditions behind the main stand. 

This means that supporters using our car park on Saturday will need to enter through the Park Road entrance. 

If you usually use the Cemetery Road entrance, enter from Halifax road,  keep going past the Horsfall down towards Harold Park, turn left on Abb Scott Lane, then take the 1st exit off the roundabout onto Common Road, then left again onto Park Road. The entrance is towards the top of Park Road. 

Please note that Park Road itself is a dead end road. When leaving the car park, please turn right and head back down towards Common Road.

Our car park is free to enter, and is on a first-come, first served basis.

KIEREN FLAVELL RETURNS TO BARNSLEY FC

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We can today confirm the departure of loan keeper Kieren Flavell, who returns to Barnsley FC after being recalled earlier this week.

During his time at the Club, Kieren made 9 appearances for the First Team, and helped the team to add 3 wins & 3 draws in our fight for survival.

The Club would like to put on record our thanks to Kieren for his time between the sticks at the Horsfall. You can watch just a few of his saves on the link below.

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FREE ENTRY THIS SATURDAY FOR #EFL, NATIONAL LEAGUE & RUGBY SEASON TICKET HOLDERS!

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NO EXCUSES #BRADFORD! GET TO THE HORSFALL!!!

Only 3 points will give us any chance of survival. Get behind the team, and No Surrender.

– Avenue vs Gainsborough Trinity

– Saturday 20th April 2024, 3PM KO

– Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG.

– Admission: ADULTS £13, CONC (65+) £10, STUDENT (ID) £5, 12-17S £3, U12S FREE

#Bradford #ParkAvenue #LocalFootball #BradfordParkAve #NonLeague #BRADFORD

BPA X BEAP COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

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Staff at Bradford (Park Avenue) met earlier this month with Lukman Miah at BEAP Community Partnership, based at 31 Cornwall Road, BD8 7JN.

Lukman gave us a tour of some of the brilliant new facilities that are being used at the centre, which looks to address high levels of deprivation and disadvantage in the local area.

Commercial Director Calum Cullen had this to say on the visit;

“I recently had the great pleasure of meeting Lukman down at BEAP. The work he and his team are doing in the local and wider community is truly incredible, and I learned an awful lot.

“We are looking at ways for the Club to engage more with the partnership, and I’m looking forward to working with Lukman in the future.

“It was also my pleasure to donate some BPA gear, with footballs & hats for the youngsters, and BPA pens for the staff.”

Visit the BEAP Community Partnership website by clicking here!

You can watch a video of our tour on the link below!

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SPIRITS & SPORTS BAR ARE AVENUE’S LATEST CITY CENTRE PARTNERS!

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We are delighted to confirm that the Club has embarked on a new partnership with the recently opened Spirits & Sports bar, on 11-13 Little Horton Lane, BD5 0AB in Bradford’s City Centre.

The new deal will see some (Park Avenue) memorabilia displayed at the flashy new ‘mancave’ style bar, as well as tickets behind the bar, available for anyone interested in attending the Horsfall.

Head over to their website by clicking here, where you can find all the latest news & events scheduled at Spirits & Sports.

We also had a quick tour on our first visit, which you can watch on our YouTube channel below.

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You know where to be on Saturday, #Bradford. Only 3 points will give us any chance of survival. Get behind the team, and No Surrender.

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– Avenue vs Basford United

– Saturday 6th April 2024, 3PM KO

– Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG.

– Admission: ADULTS £13, CONC (65+) £10, STUDENT (ID) £5, 12-17S £3, U12S FREE

#Bradford #ParkAvenue #LocalFootball #BradfordParkAve #NonLeague #BRADFORD

VACANCY – BTEC Sports Tutor

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£25,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)

Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited are looking to recruit a full time BTEC Sports Tutor to teach both theory and practical aspects of the curriculum at our Bradford Campus (Bradford Park Avenue FC). The successful applicant will be required to undertake all aspects of the role including teaching, marking, assessment and some football coaching. The BTEC tutor will be working in an established department within a successful teaching and coaching team to maintain and increase pupil attainment and contribute to the overall success of the pupils.

We want to hear from individuals that are passionate about education & coaching, are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a commitment to learner achievement and success. They will need to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and students.

Do you qualify?

To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

· Hold a relevant teaching qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)

· Assessor award desirable

· Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports

· Have recent experience of delivering BTEC Sports qualifications & football coaching

· A DBS Certificate that is on the update service, or be willing to apply for one

· Car and Full UK driving licence is essential

· Hold a relevant football coaching qualification

Benefits of working with us;

· 27 Days annual leave

· Birthday day off (after 12 months)

· Christmas shutdown period (after 12 months)

· Company pension scheme

· On-Site parking available (bookable)

· 36 Hours per week

· Flexible weekly working hours

· Income protection scheme

Positions are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and where applicable DBS disclosure. Applicants should apply in writing via email by enclosing a full CV to sally.morgan@sysco.uk.com

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Sysco are fully committed to Equal Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.

GOALKEEPER CRAIG ELLISON AND ACCRINGTON STANLEY WINGER HARLEY LAWTON JOIN THE AVENUE!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) can today confirm the signing of Goalkeeper Craig Ellison, who joins the club on a deal that will see him at the Horsfall until the end of the 23/24 season.

We can also confirm the signing of winger Harley Lawton, who joins until the end of the season, on a work experience loan from Accrington Stanley. We’d like to say a huge thanks to Accrington for their help in getting this deal over the line.

Ellison started his career at Crewe Alexandra, and has experience in National League North with Vauxhall Motors and Stalybridge Celtic. He also had a short spell with North Ferriby in the National League.

He has also been on the books at FC Halifax Town, Hyde United, Curzon Ashton, Colwyn Bay, and Witton Albion, as well as playing abroad for CFZ Brasilia, and having a trial at Fluminense. Across the pond he also made appearances for Miami Dade.

Goalkeeper Coach Dean Baker had this to say on the signing;

“Looking forward to working with Craig, I’ve known him for a few years, and his experience and professionalism within the game will be a great addition to our team.

“I’ve worked with him in both coaching and playing, and I know he’s got a good drive and is always looking to improve himself and those around him.

“We knew it was a great opportunity to get him involved, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Craig can offer to the team”

You can watch a compilation of some of Craigs best saves on the link below.

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Both are available for selection immediately, stay tuned to our socials for the latest team news!

EX-CITY STRIKER JAMES HANSON LEAVES RETIREMENT TO JOIN AVENUE!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) can today announce the signing of ex-Bradford City striker James Hanson, confirming an exciting return from his previously announced retirement.

Hanson is available for selection immediately, following agreements on a deal that will see him at the Horsfall until the end of the season.

As you may already know, Hanson is well known by fans at our neighbours Bradford City, where he made over 300 appearances, and scored at least 91 goals over an 8-year career with the Bantams.

His playing career has already spanned over 17 years, and along with City, he has been on the books at Eccleshill, Guiseley, Sheffield United, Bury, AFC Wimbledon, Grimsby Town, Farsley Celtic, Boston United, and most recently at Worksop Town.

Hanson’s stats show over 142 goals in over 536 appearances, from Non-League to the EFL, bringing a wealth of experience into Danny Whitakers squad.

James had this to say on his signing;

“Really happy to come and help my local team in their bid to avoid relegation, it’s on my doorstep and a team full of young lads so my experience will definitely help them”

You can watch just a few of his best goals on our announcement video below.

https://youtu.be/v83HhaCKVEY

We’d also like to say a huge thanks to the BPA Development Fund for their support in helping to get this deal completed.