We are delighted to announce today the signing of Jak Whiting, following his release from Doncaster Rovers.

A left back by trade, Jak spent the back end of last season training with our first team alongside his studies with Doncaster’s Academy.

Jak was captain of DRFC U18s last season and made one used-substitute appearance in the EFL Trophy during the 22/23 season against Newcastle United U21s.

On the deal, Mark Bower had this to say ‘Jak impressed us in training at the back end of last season. He has some really good attributes and we’re looking forward to working with him to help him reach his full potential’

Equally happy, the man himself added; ‘It’s a deal I’m happy to get over the line, the quality of the squad is high and hopefully this season we can get the club back to where it belongs.’ 

An interview with Jak will posted later this week. Keep an eye on the socials!!

We can announce today The Tom Banks Memorial Trophy match vs Bradford City will take place at the Horsfall Stadium on WEDNESDAY 19th July with a 7:30 KO.

City travel up from Valley Parade having missed out on promotion last season, losing over two legs to Carlisle in the Semi finals of the League Two playoffs.

We will be looking to get revenge and re-claim the City-wide bragging rights, having lost last year’s friendly.

Ticket details will be announced in due course!

We are delighted to confirm that Laska Care and Education Ltd have agreed a deal to become the new back of shorts sponsor for the 2023/24 Season.

Based in Bradford, Laska provides a range of services to children and people with complexed needs.

Gary Binns, who is a director at Laska said; Laska Care and Education Ltd, is a Bradford based company who provides quality accommodation, care and support to vulnerable children and young people in the Yorkshire area. The company, who support the local community, is delighted in becoming a sponsor of Bradford Park Avenue Football Club in their endeavour to rise up the leagues.

Secretary and Operations Manager Calum Cullen added.;

I’m thrilled to have Laska commit to the club as rear of shorts sponsor. Laska originally came to us as a board sponsor for the 2022/23 season so to see them become more involved is brilliant.

I have spoken with Gary on a number of occasions now and believe he and Laska Care and Education Ltd are a great fit with our football club

I look forward to seeing them down at the Horsfall next season.

We are delighted to announce that Jamie Spencer has put pen to paper on a new one year deal for the 2023/24 Season.

Jamie re-joined last year from Guiseley and finished up playing over 30 games, bagging goal of the season in the process with his effort from the halfway line against Scarborough.

Right footed, Jamie is is seen as a massive part of what we are trying to build as we go into the Northern Premier League, with his attributes defensively as well as going forward key to the squad.

On his signature Jamie had this to say;

When Mark, Danny and Luca outlined the plans for the season ahead, alongside the players who have also committed to the club, it was a project I wanted to be part of.
Whilst there are some very good teams in this league, I am confident we will be challenging and pushing to make an immediate return to the National League North.

Assistant manager Danny Boshell added;

Were really pleased to get Spenner over the line. We have had to fight off interest from other clubs were financially he would certainly be better off, but what this shows is his commitment to both the club and us as a management team. That is no surprise to us, we know he is a great character and the personality he has got.

After a stop start season through niggling injuries etc, the challenge for Spenner now is to get back to the levels we know he is capable of and if he can do that he will have a big impact for us on the pitch this season.