Our original home game v Gateshead was previously cancelled due to their involvement in the FA Cup. This game has been rescheduled for 7:45pm on the 15th of November! See you there! #bpaGAT #UTA #BPAFC #vanaramanorth
Construction Update
As many of you noticed at Monday’s game (well done the lads), there is still a lot of construction going on around the ground.
In particular the “D” area at the Odsal end is being re-laid with a better carpet to allow it to be used to maximum effect. Unfortunately the company laying the new carpet had to postpone the installation for two weeks at the last minute, after we had spent the money to grade and level the gravel underneath.
This has left the gravel area exposed and if it becomes disturbed we will have to have it regraded at significant expense and potential delays. These types of problems have been cropping up regularly over the past 18 months because we are trying to improve the ground in the middle of a pandemic.
This has been enormously frustrating and has already cost a large amount of overspend on the project. We are sure that the majority of our fans will want to help us save money wherever possible and so your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Our desire to keep fans out of the “D” and surrounding area has been criticized unfairly both at the game and on social media by some mistaken individuals. Hopefully this goes someway to explaining why
We continue to improve the ground for our fans’ game day experience so there will be work around the ground for some time to come. The end result should be worth our effort and your patience.
Scholarship Trials I Avenue to Trial for September 2022 intake
Bradford (Park Avenue) are welcoming gifted and talented 16-18 year olds to trial for out September 2022 Full Time Football & Education Scholarship programme. Details below
Date: 20th December 2021
Time: 9am – 5pm
Age: 16-18 year olds
Contact: 07821579451 or email thomas.mcstravick@bpafc.com
To book: https://forms.gle/QuErjm7rVANsVspj6
Our scholarship is delivered in partnership with Bradford College who offer a range of different education pathways as part of the scholarship.
Blades Duo Join On Loan
We are delighted to announce that we have captured the double signing of Nicksoen Gomis and Oliver Arblaster on youth loans from Sheffield United.
The duo join until 3rd January, and come highly rated by Sheffield United.
Boss Mark Bower said ‘Its great to get these two over the line and bolster our options within the team. We have a lot of games coming up and the whole squad will be needed. We saw last year with (Harry) Boyes that these deals can work in your favour, and we look forward to seeing the lads in action. A big thank you to Sheffield United for their help in doing the deals.’
Both Arblaster and Gomis are available for tomorrow’s game at Kidderminster, find out if they are involved when the teams are announced at 2pm!
Club Shop Halloween Sale!
REMINDER – Our HALLOW££N sale is on until the 31st October! Use code HALLOW££N for 15% off everything in the club shop! #uta #bpafc #sale #Halloween
Alan Dalby R.I.P
We are devastated to announce that Avenue fan Alan Dalby has passed away due to complications with Covid 19.
Alan, also a Campion FC fan will be missed by everyone here at the football club.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Luca Havern completes the Manchester Half Marathon!
This Sunday just gone, first team player Luca Havern ran his half marathon in Manchester! He is currently raising money for Melanoma UK, after previously being diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma. After 6 weeks of appointments and surgery, the cancer was successfully removed.
He is raising awareness to encourage people to check their skin and moles for any changes, as not everyone catches these things as early.
You can donate to his Just Giving page and read Luca’s full story using the link below, everything donated will go straight to Melanoma UK, who support patients and carers across the UK.
#UTA #BPAFC #MCRHalf
Gateshead game postponed
Due to Gateshead’s involvement in the FA Cup this weekend, our match has been postponed.
The re-arranged tie will be announced in due course.
This means that the next time you can see the boys in action will be the County Cup game versus Campion on the 19th October. Kick off at Scotchman Road on the night is 19:45.
“Thrilled” Bower scores Simon Richman as midfielder.
We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced midfielder Simon Richman!
Simon previously played at Altrincham FC and has a brilliant track record, winning awards at Port Vale, and signing on with Worcester City and then Altrincham in 2011 where he helped them win promotion out of the Conference North via playoffs in 2014 and winning the NPL title in 2017-18.
We spoke with gaffer Mark Bower about the appointment who had this to say:
“We are excited to get Simon in, with the injuries we have had in the centre of the park, we knew we had to act. Getting someone of Simon’s calibre in, with his experience and know how is a massive signing for us.“
We are all thrilled to see what Simon can bring to the club. Stay updated on our twitter to see if he’ll be making his debut at the Gloucester City game today!
Chorley Game Re-arranged | Jake Hibbs Fundraiser
Our abandoned match versus Chorley has been re-arranged for this Saturday 2nd October. KO will be at 3pm.
The match will be FREE Entry, there will be a fundraiser on the day with all money raised going directly to Jake and his family.
Everyone at the club would like to pay thanks to Chorley for their incredible gesture, and see you on Saturday
Chorley FC play from Victory Park, Duke St, Chorley PR7 3DU