Ryan Toulson Returns to Bradford (Park Avenue) as Assistant Manager

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Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce the return of Ryan Toulson, who joins Craig Elliott’s management team as Assistant Manager alongside Danny Ellis ahead of the new season.

Well known to the Green Army, Toulson is no stranger to the Horsfall Community Stadium. The former Avenue defender and fan favourite previously combined playing and coaching duties during his time here before departing in 2022 to take the First Team Manager role at Eccleshill United.

Most recently, Toulson was in charge at Liversedge, stepping in as player-manager on an interim basis in September 2024 following the departure of long-serving boss Jonathan Rimmington. After steadying the ship through a challenging period, he was appointed permanently and guided the side through the remainder of the campaign before leaving the role in April.

With a wealth of experience both on the pitch and in the dugout, Toulson brings invaluable knowledge of non-league football and an unwavering commitment to the club he knows so well. Having now officially hung up his boots, he will focus fully on his duties as Assistant Manager, working closely alongside First Team Manager Craig Elliott and fellow Assistant Manager Danny Ellis as Avenue prepare for the challenges ahead in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Watch his first interview since his return below

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Everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) welcomes Ryan back to the club and wishes him every success in his new role.

💚 Welcome back, Tully!

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Pre-Season Friendly this Thursday – Tadcaster Albion vs Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC

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Our pre-season schedule continues this week as Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC travel to face Tadcaster Albion.

It’s another valuable opportunity for Craig Elliott’s side to build fitness, test combinations, and keep preparations on track for a big 2025/26 campaign.

Fixture Details:
📅 Thursday 10th July
🕢 Kick-Off: 7:30PM
📍 Tadcaster Albion, LS24 9AY

We’d love to see plenty of the Green Army on the road to back the lads!

Come along, show your support, and let’s keep building towards the new season together.

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Community Day 2025: Celebrating Belonging Through Sport

Bradford Park Avenue Sports Foundation, in partnership with ISSE Ltd, is proud to host a special Community Day on Sunday 27th July 2025 at Bradford Park Avenue Stadium. This event celebrates belonging, inclusion, and community unity through sport, with support from SCAR – Sport Campaign Against Racism and Eden Community Association.

The day begins with youth activities for ages 10–12, including fun football games, skill challenges, creative workshops, and team-building — all designed to promote friendship, confidence, and inclusion.

On the pitch, the community will come together for a vibrant series of matches, including:

The ISSE Cup Final

A special Bangladesh vs Pakistan Exhibition Match

A Community Engagement Game featuring local players and guests

The day also features a panel discussion led by Dr Ikram Butt, exploring how sport can combat racism and strengthen community ties. The event concludes with the launch of the Kick Back Project, empowering young people to lead change through sport and storytelling.

This is an invite-only event.
To express interest or find out more, please contact:
📧 Mathew.everett@bpafc.com

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Pre-Season Friendly This Weekend – BPAFC vs FC Halifax Town

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Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC kick off their 2025/26 pre-season campaign at home against National League neighbours FC Halifax Town.

Join us at the Horsfall Community Stadium on Saturday 5th July, with kick-off at 12PM. It’s the perfect chance to see the squad back in action and get an early look at preparations for the season ahead.

Admission:

  • Adults: £5
  • U18s: £1

We’d love to see a strong crowd to get behind the lads — bring your friends and family and back the Green Army!

🎟️ Buy your tickets here:
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures/Index?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=361

#Bradford #ParkAvenue #GreenArmy

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200+ Season Tickets SOLD – Early Bird Extended!

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We’re thrilled to announce that over 200 Season Tickets have already been snapped up for the 2025/26 season — thank you for your incredible support!

Please note we’re closed this week for in-person sales and collections, but you can still secure yours online and join the Green Army.

✅ The Early Bird offer has been extended to 5th July — buy online now or at our home friendly against FC Halifax Town.

👉 Buy Season Tickets Online
👉 Get Halifax Match Tickets

Can’t make it before the deadline? Email Thomas.Ogden@bpafc.com to claim your Early Bird!

#Bradford #ParkAvenue #GreenArmy

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PLAYER LAB SIGN-UP DAY – MONDAY 30TH JUNE

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We’re excited to announce that Player Lab, Bradford (Park Avenue)’s brand-new weekly football programme for young players, is officially launching – and tomorrow is your chance to secure your place!

Sign-Up Day:
📅 Monday 30th June
🕕 From 5:45pm
📍 Horsfall Community Stadium

What is Player Lab?
Player Lab is a unique, carousel-style training programme for girls and boys aged 6–14, designed to develop confident, creative footballers through fun and engaging weekly sessions. Players rotate through multiple themed stations each week, covering:

  • ✅ Ball mastery & 1v1 domination
  • ✅ Quick passing & decision-making
  • ✅ Futsal smart play & street skills
  • ✅ Finishing, challenges & reflection

Sessions are delivered by UEFA qualified coaches on our excellent stadium 4G pitch, with support from First Team players and staff.

What’s included?

  • Weekly, age-appropriate sessions
  • Access to our new AirPitch 1v1/2v2 cages
  • Goalkeeper-specific training available
  • BPA branded 1/4 zip training top on sign-up
  • Family Season Ticket for 2 adults & 2 children
  • Invitation to our annual AveyFest Presentation Event
  • Access to First Team Physio & recovery plans if needed
  • Sibling discounts available

Pricing:
💷 £28 per month or £250 upfront for the full year (get 1 month free!)
💚 £49 sign-up fee includes your BPA training 1/4 zip and family season ticket.

📅 Key Dates:

  • Sign-Up Night: Monday 30th June, from 5:45pm
  • First Session: Monday 7th July

Don’t miss out – places are limited and demand is high. Come down tomorrow, meet the coaches, ask any questions, and secure your place for the new season!

Register your interest now:
👉 https://forms.gle/pFX7Krhfhb6Y4Lfe9

See you at Horsfall!

#Football #Grassroots #YouthFootball #PlayerLab #Bradford #ParkAvenue #GreenArmy

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2025 PRE-SEASON FIXTURES – BUY TICKETS NOW

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🟢 Saturday 5th July – 12PM KO
BPAFC vs FC Halifax Town
📍 Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG
🎟️ Admission: £5 Adults / £1 U18s

🟡 Thursday 10th July – 7:30PM KO
Tadcaster Albion vs BPAFC
📍 Tadcaster Albion, LS24 9AY
🎟️ Admission: TBC

🟡 Monday 14th July – 7:30PM KO
Eccleshill United vs BPAFC
📍 Servo Group Stadium, BD2 1PN
🎟️ Admission: TBC

🟢 Saturday 19th July – 1PM KO
BPAFC vs Folkestone Invicta
📍 Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

🟢 Monday 21st July – 7:30PM KO
BPAFC vs Guiseley
📍 Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

🟢 Tuesday 29th July – 7:30PM KO
BPAFC vs Bradford City XI
📍 Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG
🎟️ Admission: £5 Adults / £1 U18s


🎟️ BUY TICKETS for FC Halifax Town & Bradford City fixtures here:
👉 https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=36

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Summer Sports Camps at Horsfall

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC, in partnership with the Bradford (Park Avenue) Sports Foundation, is delighted to host five weeks of summer sports camps at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

These camps are open to all primary school-aged children and are designed to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where young people can stay active, build confidence, and enjoy a variety of sporting activities.


Camp Details

Location:
Horsfall Community Stadium, Cemetery Road, BD6 2NG

Ages:
Primary School Age

Dates:

  • Week 1: 22 – 24 July
  • Week 2: 29 – 31 July
  • Week 3: 5 – 7 August
  • Week 4: 12 – 14 August
  • Week 5: 19 – 21 August

Times:

  • Paid Camp: 9:30am – 3:30pm
  • HAF (Free School Meals) Camp: 9:30am – 2:00pm

What’s Included

Our Summer Sports Camps offer a combination of football and multi-sports activities, delivered by qualified coaches and experienced staff. The programme is designed to support children of all abilities and includes:

  • Football and multi-sport sessions
  • Games, competitions, and challenges
  • Values-based rewards to encourage teamwork, effort, and respect
  • End-of-week presentations to celebrate progress and participation

Pricing

  • £20 per day
  • £55 per week (3-day block)

Free School Meals – HAF Programme

Thanks to funding through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, fully funded places are available for children who are currently eligible for Free School Meals.

To check eligibility or to secure a free or paid place on the camp, please contact:

Gary Ratnik
📧 gary.ratnik@bpafc.com


Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment and give your child an exciting and active summer with Bradford (Park Avenue).

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund – 2025 AGM Announcement

Supporters are warmly invited to attend the Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Annual General Meeting, taking place on Monday 30th June at 7.30pm.

This year’s AGM will be held at the Horsfall Community Stadium, with the location being either the Clubhouse or the Horton Suite (Academy/Juniors café area). The final room will be confirmed on the evening depending on the finish time of other scheduled activities.

The meeting is open to all supporters, and provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s progress, discuss future goals, and hear updates on how the Development Fund continues to support vital club projects across the first team, Academy, Juniors and beyond.

Join the Committee

There are currently vacancies available on the Development Fund committee, and we are actively encouraging expressions of interest from supporters who would like to help shape the future of the club off the field.

If you’d like to be considered, you can:

  • Contact Dave Rawling via email at dave.rawling@talktalk.net
  • Speak to a current committee member
  • Or simply put yourself forward for approval on the night

Whether you’re already involved in club activities or just looking to support the Avenue in a new way, your contribution can make a real difference.

We look forward to welcoming you on the evening!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Complete Signing of Experienced Defender Connor Brown

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Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to announce the signing of defender Connor Brown ahead of the 2025/26 season. The right-back brings a wealth of experience from his time in the Football League and non-league football to bolster the Avenue’s squad.

Born in Sheffield, Brown began his career in the Sheffield United Academy, turning professional in 2011. Although he didn’t break into the Blades’ first team, he went on to make a name for himself with spells at Oldham Athletic, Carlisle United, and Barrow in the Football League. He has also been a consistent presence across the National League and Southern League, most recently playing for Spalding United.

Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Craig Elliott, who previously worked with Connor at Buxton, commented on the signing:
“Another player I have worked with at my previous club Buxton. His experience will be massive for the changing room both on and off the pitch. A natural born winner and a player defensively strong. This is yet another vital signing for us and I’m really happy to finally get it over the line as I know a few other teams were chasing his signature.”

Connor’s arrival adds both defensive solidity and leadership to the squad as the club prepares for the new campaign.

The club would like to extend sincere thanks to the Development Fund, whose support was instrumental in making this signing possible.

If you’d like to contribute and help us strengthen the squad further, please consider making a donation today.

Development Fund Donation Details:
Sort Code: 05-02-00
Account Number: 29955993
Reference: BTB

Welcome to the Avenue Connor!

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