Todays academy game vs Rochdale EDS will be broadcast live on our Facebook page!
Kick off is scheduled for 1pm. The link to our Facebook page where you can watch along is below.
https://www.facebook.com/BPAFCOfficial
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Bring a friend to watch Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Kidderminster for free thanks to the National Lottery
There’s some great news for Bradford (Park Avenue) supporters who play the National Lottery as they have just launched their Football Weekends campaign, which sees them giving away over 100,000 tickets to selected matches during March and April.
Thanks to National Lottery players, millions of pounds in emergency funding was gifted to community football clubs across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when restrictions saw us cancelling games or playing to empty stands.
As a thank you to local football fans up and down the country, the National Lottery are encouraging people to come out and support their local team by offering free tickets to a few select matches.
Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to announce that, as part of this campaign, season ticket holders and full-paying adults attending our home game against Kidderminster on Saturday 2nd April will be able to claim a free ticket for a friend (think of it like buy one, get one free!).
Who can claim a free ticket?
- Bradford (Park Avenue) season ticket holders aged 18 or older who can produce a valid National Lottery ticket or scratchcard
- Non-season ticket holders who purchase a full-price adult ticket for the Kidderminster game and who can produce a valid National Lottery ticket or scratchcard
How and when can I claim a free ticket?
- Supporters who meet the criteria above can claim their ticket on the turnstiles using their season ticket / matchday ticket and proof of National Lottery purchase
Which National Lottery tickets are accepted as proof?
- All National Lottery products apply; draw-based (i.e. Lotto, EuroMillions), scratchcard, or online instant win games
- The product can be purchased in-store, on the National Lottery website, or via the app
- Proof of purchase can be shown in physical or digital form – we will need to record the unique code from your product before you can be issued a free ticket
This offer is only valid for full-paying adults (adult ticket price – £14) or adult season ticket holders. Not valid for under 18s or concessions.
Please note: whilst there is no limit to the number of matchday tickets you can buy, each individual can only claim a total of two free tickets.
TAYLOR RAGAN
Eagle eyed viewers will have seen a new name amongst the subs today! Taylor Ragan, who earlier this month joined on a work experience deal from Leeds United and has impressed in training enough to be selected in todays squad!
Good luck Taylor
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Guilfoyle Departs
We can confirm that, subject to FA approval, forward Rob Guilfoyle has today left the Horsfall after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.
Rob joined us in the summer of 2021 and made 14 appearances for us, whilst enjoying loan spells at Worksop and Pontefract.
We wish Rob well in his further career and thank him for his efforts in White and Green
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COLLECTIONS UPDATE
Our first Help Ukraine collection has been taken by Bradford City! Over 30 bags filled with warm clothes, food, shoes, and essential toiletries all going over to Ukraine and the border countries that are providing shelter for refugees.
Our focus now switches to priority items, like dry or tinned long lasting food, essential toiletries such as soap, dental hygiene and sanitary towels or alternative sanitary products.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time over the last few weeks to drop off any items or clothing. The generosity and kindness that we’ve seen is incredible and we hope to continue providing aid with your help.
If you would like to drop off items, we are in 9-5 all week, and at Saturday’s match v Gloucester City we will also be taking any donations on the day. #UTA #BPAFC
DYLAN SIGNS UNTIL 2023
The club are thrilled to complete the signing of ex-City player Dylan Mottley-Henry on a new contract until the end of the 22/23 season.
Mottley-Henry joins the club after a short-term contract saw him make 22 appearances, score 3 goals and countless assists.
On the appointment, Gaffer Mark Bower had this to say: ‘Very pleased, we’re looking forward to Next Year and managing to secure a few players early with Dylan being the most recent.
He’s come in to the club with a fantastic attitude and he’s really one to admire in a match. He’s enjoying his football and wants to play more regularly.
Dylan can definitely be a real asset for us with his pace, strength and enthusiasm and we’re glad to have him tied down for a longer term.’
Dylan himself was equally happy when we spoke with him: ‘I’m delighted to sign a longer deal at the club.
I’m really enjoying my football here and love working with Mark and Danny.
Hopefully over the course of the next 16 months, I can make an impact on the side and help us climb the table.’
Everyone at the club is looking forward to seeing Dylan continue his career in an Avenue shirt.
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BPAFC UKRAINE FUNDRAISER
During last nights game we had some friends from the Bradford Ukie Club collecting donations for the Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal, we encouraged you to give generously and Bradford did not disappoint!
From donations collected across the club we managed to raise £1004 for the cause, which can provide up to 14 food and hygiene packs for a family of 4 in need.
We’d like to thank everyone who donated last night, and if you couldn’t make it remember you can still donate through the GoFundMe link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine
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BPAFC v Farsley Celtic | Parking
For tonight’s there will be no charge for parking at the Horsfall.
Make sure you bring a donation for the Ukraine Emergency Appeal bucket collection!
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CLUB STATEMENT: FARSLEY CELTIC FUNDRAISER
The club would like to issue the below statement regarding the conflict in Ukraine;
‘Bradford has a storied and very popular Ukrainian population within its borders, the largest of its kind outside of London. They are proud to be a part of our wonderful city, and we are proud to call them our brothers and sisters.
This Wednesday we will stand, as one, in solidarity with Ukraine, and on the 30 minute mark in the game against Farsley Celtic will conduct a minutes applause. We encourage you to bring blue and yellow flags to the game to show your support.
In conjunction with the Bradford Ukie Club, we will also be running a bucket collection at the game with all money being donated to the Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal. Please give as generously as you can on the night for this excellent cause.
Some things are bigger than football.’
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Rawson Loan Extended
We can confirm that the loan deal that saw Luke Rawson spend the last month at Sheffield FC has now been extended until the end of the season. The deal includes a ‘call back’ clause.