I would like to wish a Happy New Year to the Avenue family.
2023 was a very tough year for our first team but 2024 should be much better. At least our club is still financially viable unlike many other clubs in the country. It is strange that the UK allows the Premier league to spend huge amounts of money and fill the TV screens with games every day of the week while non-league clubs get absolutely no support for their community activities.
Despite this lack of support we soldier on. We have promoted Thomas and Calum to positions where they can take on more responsibility and we have hired Danny as a full time Head Coach which is a big step forward for us. Here’s to a good 2024.
As always we are grateful for our supporters and volunteers but particularly Neil, Ben and the Development committee. We are always in need of help around the club and would be delighted to hear from anyone whose New Years resolution is to volunteer for a worthy cause.
We can today confirm the signing of 26-year old former Stafford player Edy Maieco.
Edy joins with experience at Stalybridge Celtic, Glossop North End, Mossley, and more recently with Matlock, Clitheroe, Macclesfield, FC United of Manchester, Hyde United & Stafford Rangers.
Edy is available for selection in today’s match vs Bamber Bridge, where entry is capped at £5 Adults, £5 Concessions, get down to the Horsfall today #GreenArmy!
We can confirm that today’s match will have live commentary from Arthur Difford, hosted over on our YouTube channel. Head over now and get subscribed, we will be live from around 2:55pm.
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC CIC are pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Whitaker as our new first team head coach.
Danny has an awesome record of success in both his playing and managerial career. He understands player development and has a winning mentality.
He has legendary status at Macclesfield, his last position, and has been in extensive discussions with Tom for a few days about the current position and future opportunities here.
He watched our game on Saturday as a further assessment and starts his new role at training this week.
Danny addresses our wish for a leader who is experienced at, above and below this level. He fully understands our desire to develop young academy players with talent and has good contacts in the game.
Danny will work full time at the club and will be heavily involved in the Academy project.
Please give Danny and the team your full support as they work to take us onwards and upwards.
This Saturday will be Danny’s first game in charge as we face Bamber Bridge. Don’t forget you can welcome him to the club for just £5 entry!
We can confirm that prices have been slashed to just £5 Adults/Concessions for Avenue’s return to the Horsfall this Saturday 23rd, hosting Bamber Bridge, Kick Off 3pm!
PAY ON THE GATE ONLY – CASH/CARD at Cemetery Road Turnstiles, Cash Only at Park Road exit.
Parking is also FREE, please enter through the Cemetery Road entrance, and when exiting use the Park Road entrance.
Bradford (Park Avenue) look forward to welcoming all supporters to the Horsfall Community Stadium and we hope everyone’s experience is an enjoyable one.
Where To Find Us
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC Horsfall Community Stadium Cemetery Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 2NG
The Horsfall Community Stadium is not segregated unless otherwise stated.
Refreshments:
The Clubhouse will be open before and after the game which has a fully-licensed bar offering a range of beers, real ales and spirits. The Avenue Café is located next to the Clubhouse and serves a range of hot food and drinks.
Tuck Shop:
The Tuck Shop is located to the left of the main stand, and has Hot/Cold Drinks, snacks, confectionary and more!
Club Shop:
The Club Shop is located next to the turnstiles at the Cemetery Road end of the ground. Matchday programmes and team sheets can also be purchased from the Club Shop.
Toilets:
Toilets can be found next to the Club Shop, next to the Pavilion (changing rooms) opposite the main stand or in the Clubhouse. Please note the only disabled toilets are in the Clubhouse.
Accessibility:
Bradford (Park Avenue) are committed to welcoming everybody to enjoy football at the Horsfall Community Stadium. To support with this we offer the following:
Access to the ground for supporters unable to navigate the usual turnstiles is via the main gate next to the turnstiles at the Cemetery Road end of the ground.
Free entry for carers/assistants.
A designated viewing area for wheelchair users
2 designated parking spaces for blue badge holders
Live audio commentary available at selected games
Ground Regulations:
Entry to the Ground is expressly subject to acceptance by the visitor of the rules and regulations of FIFA, UEFA, The Football Association or The Northern Premier League in respect of the relevant competition. The Ground Regulations incorporate the Club’s Customer Charter and entry to the Ground shall constitute acceptance of theses Ground Regulations.
For full details of the ground regulations please click here
As a Club participating in The Northern Premier League, we have been directed to take the strongest action available against anyone found in possession of a Flare, Smoke Bomb or any other such pyrotechnic items. Spectators are warned that we apply a zero tolerance approach to anyone attempting to bring such items into the Ground/Stadium.
Due to their chemical make-up, a Flare, Smoke Bomb and all such pyrotechnic items can be highly toxic for some people. This can lead to serious health consequences for those with pre-existing medical conditions and may in certain circumstances cause life threatening injury or concern. Some can explode and could endanger your players or club staff.
In order to protect all who enter and participate in matches, please note we reserve the right to search your person and/or effects and we further reserve the right to pursue legal action, civil or criminal, against any person who contravenes current legislation or our Ground/Stadium regulations.
To further safeguard all who attend any event at this Ground/Stadium, we welcome the receipt of any information which will assist us to deter, apprehend/detain and where appropriate prosecute, anyone in possession of; or found discharging or being a party to the discharge of, such an item.
Sporting Director Thomas McStravick will be on BBC Radio Leeds tonight, talking with West Yorkshire Sport Daily on his new role, and an update regarding the new manager at Bradford (Park Avenue). The show is from 6pm – 7pm, and Tom will be on around 6:50pm.
