We are delighted to confirm the signing of Joe Crosby, who joins the club on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season. 

Crosby spent last season at Tadcaster Albion, playing under Mick O’Connell. During his time there, he scored 8 goals in 26 appearances.

Joe also has experience at Silsden and Harrogate Railway, also under Mick O’Connell, and at the latter he won Player of the Year for his performance.

On the signing, Joe had this to say; 

“Delighted to have signed for BPA. I’m looking forward to getting started for the new season to continue to challenge myself and push for promotion with the team”

In case you missed it, we have released our 2024/25 season tickets! 

From May 13th to June 30th, supporters have the opportunity to secure your place at our early bird prices:

Adults (21+): £125

Concessions (65+): £110

Students & (16-20): £45

Youth (12-17): £30

Under 12s: £5

EARLY BIRD PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £6.57, Concessions: £5.79, Students & 16-20s: £2.37, Youth: £1.58, u12s: 26p.

PURCHASE HERE https://bpafc.com/product-category/season-tickets/

Regular Prices (From June 30th Onwards):

Adults (21+): £140

Concessions (65+): £120

Students & 16-20s : £55

Youth (12-17): £40

Under 12s: £10

REGULAR PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £7.36, Concessions: £6.31, Students & 16-20s: £2.89, Youth: £2.11, u12s: 53p.

We are delighted to announce that our 2024/25 Pre-Season will begin with an away trip to Campion AFC, on Wednesday 10th July, KO 7:45pm.

We then host Eccleshill United at the Horsfall Community Stadium, on Saturday 13th July, KO 3:00pm.

An away trip then follows, with Avenue visiting Wakefield AFC, on Tuesday 16th July, KO 7:45pm.

On the road again the week after, visiting Golcar United, on Saturday 20th July, KO 3:00pm.

A Bantams XI are also scheduled a visit to the Horsfall, on Tuesday 23rd July, KO 7:45pm.

Our final away trip of pre-season will be to Mossley AFC, on Saturday 27th July, KO 3:00pm.

We then return to the Horsfall to host Stalybridge Celtic, on Tuesday 30th July, KO 7:45pm.

And our final pre-season friendly will be at the Horsfall, where we host Farsley Celtic, on Saturday 3rd August, KO 3:00pm.

Don’t miss it #Bradford…

We can today confirm the signing of Oli Norman, who joins the Club on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season. 

Oli has previously been on the books at Bradford City, and has also spent time at Stocksbridge Park Steels, Harrogate Railway, Tadcaster Albion.

At Tadcaster, Oli finished the 23/24 season as their top goalscorer, claiming 25 goals throughout the campaign

As a youth he also featured for both Bradford City’s u18s, and Leeds United Youth team. 

On the signing, Danny Whitaker had this to say;

“Brilliant to get Oli signed, he’s a player who we’ve scouted thoroughly since I’ve come in.

“He’s got lots of hunger to progress having come up through the academy system but has then gone and got men’s football from an early age.

“I truly believe we can help him progress and the quality he’ll add is very important also.”

In case you missed it, we have released our 2024/25 season tickets! 

From May 13th to June 30th, supporters have the opportunity to secure your place at our early bird prices:

Adults (21+): £125

Concessions (65+): £110

Students & (16-20): £45

Youth (12-17): £30

Under 12s: £5

EARLY BIRD PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £6.57, Concessions: £5.79, Students & 16-20s: £2.37, Youth: £1.58, u12s: 26p.

PURCHASE HERE https://bpafc.com/product-category/season-tickets/

Regular Prices (From June 30th Onwards):

Adults (21+): £140

Concessions (65+): £120

Students & 16-20s : £55

Youth (12-17): £40

Under 12s: £10

REGULAR PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £7.36, Concessions: £6.31, Students & 16-20s: £2.89, Youth: £2.11, u12s: 53p.

We can today confirm the signing of Paddy Sykes, who joins us on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season. 

Paddy is a known goalscorer in Bradford, having previously played for Campion, where he made a total of 134 appearances and scored 67 goals. 

He also has extensive experience at Littletown, Howden Clough, Harrogate Railway and Emley. 

On the signing, Sporting Director Thomas McStravick had this to say;

“We are delighted to get Paddy on board. We have had eyes on him since we got our scouting team together and he has been a key target for us. 

“I have watched him and so has Danny. We like what we see and look forward to seeing him in the green and white.”

Paddy Sykes also added:

“Delighted to have signed for bradford park avenue for the 24/25 season, having spoke with the manager & hearing about the project they have planned the opportunity to join the club was too good to turn down and I’m hoping to contribute to getting the club back to where it belongs”

In case you missed it, we have released our 2024/25 season tickets! 

From May 13th to June 30th, supporters have the opportunity to secure your place at our early bird prices:

Adults (21+): £125

Concessions (65+): £110

Students & (16-20): £45

Youth (12-17): £30

Under 12s: £5

EARLY BIRD PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £6.57, Concessions: £5.79, Students & 16-20s: £2.37, Youth: £1.58, u12s: 26p.

PURCHASE HERE https://bpafc.com/product-category/season-tickets/

Regular Prices (From June 30th Onwards):

Adults (21+): £140

Concessions (65+): £120

Students & 16-20s : £55

Youth (12-17): £40

Under 12s: £10

REGULAR PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £7.36, Concessions: £6.31, Students & 16-20s: £2.89, Youth: £2.11, u12s: 53p.

We can today confirm the signing of Harry Colville, who agreed terms this week on a new deal until the end of the 24/25 season.

He made 36 appearances for the Green Army last season, scoring once in the FA Cup vs Blyth Spartans.

Prior to last season, Colville had previously played for the University of West Alabama as a Freshman, making 16 appearances. He later graduated to Sophomore and made 11 more appearances, scoring once.

First Team Head Coach Danny Whitaker had this to say on the signing:

“Fantastic to resign Harry who’s got all the tools to progress as a player especially with the experience he gained last season, think we only saw a brief glimpse of Harry’s capabilities last season.

“I’m very confident he’ll become an integral part of the squad for the upcoming season.”

Harry Colville also had this to say;

“Delighted to be given the opportunity to sign on at BPA for next season, playing under Whitt’s again.

“I can’t wait for the season to start and get us back to where we belong.”

In case you missed it, we have released our 2024/25 season tickets! 

From May 13th to June 30th, supporters have the opportunity to secure your place at our early bird prices:

Adults (21+): £125

Concessions (65+): £110

Students & (16-20): £45

Youth (12-17): £30

Under 12s: £5

EARLY BIRD PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £6.57, Concessions: £5.79, Students & 16-20s: £2.37, Youth: £1.58, u12s: 26p.

PURCHASE HERE https://bpafc.com/product-category/season-tickets/

Regular Prices (From June 30th Onwards):

Adults (21+): £140

Concessions (65+): £120

Students & 16-20s : £55

Youth (12-17): £40

Under 12s: £10

REGULAR PRICE PER GAME: Adults: £7.36, Concessions: £6.31, Students & 16-20s: £2.89, Youth: £2.11, u12s: 53p.

Sporting Director Thomas McStravick and Club Owner Gareth Roberts’ will be on BBC Radio Leeds tonight, talking to @BBCWYS on our aspirations for this season, the Club’s goals in the coming seasons, and more!

Tune in on 92.4FM, DAB & @BBCSounds.

We are delighted to announce that experienced GK Craig Ellison has committed to the Avenue for Season 2024/25. Ello is no stranger having finished the 23/24 season with us.

Our Gaffer, Danny Whitaker had this to say 👇

“It’s brilliant to get Ello signed up, he fits our player profile perfectly, he’ll bring a wealth of experience to the group which will be vital and not only that he’s a great character to have around who’ll lead.”

And from the man himself ⬇️

“Im delighted to be staying at Bradford Park Avenue for the 24/25 Season. The opportunity to continue to work with the manager and also to play my part in helping to get the club back to where it should be is one that I couldn’t turn down. The fans have made me feel very welcome since my arrival and it’s somewhere I already feel at home. I cant wait to get back in with the lads and get to work.”

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