Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC can confirm that Bradford Park Avenue Ladies have parted ways with the club.
This decision was made following a meeting between both parties at the beginning of the week.
We would like to place on record that we have parted ways amicably, and wish the ladies the best of luck with their new venture, and thank them for everything they have done for the club in the last few years.
Date: 13/08/23
Venue: Bradford Academy
Competition: Pre-season Friendly
In an entertaining football match, Bradford Park Avenue Women emerged victorious against their opponents Athletico securing a well-deserved 4-3 win.
From the opening whistle, it was evident that both teams were determined to claim victory. Both sets of players displayed their commitment and competitive spirit.
The first half was a scrappy affair with both teams creating a number of scoring opportunities. However, it was Athletico who broke the deadlock and raced into a 2-0 lead.
As the second half commenced, Avenue made changes and out of possession looked to be more aggressive in midfield, working in pairs to press and regain possession back quickly, along with adopting a high press forcing the home side into making errors.
Avenue’s efforts were rewarded and they took the lead within 20 mins of the restart. 3 goals in quick succession for Avenue put the home team on the back foot, forcing them to push forward in search of more goalscoring opportunities to get something out of the game. Ultimately Athleticos opportunities were limited and despite a late rally from the home side Avenue added a fourth and held on for the win.
The victory will undoubtedly serve as a powerful boost to the team’s morale and aspirations for the season ahead.
Anthony Joyce
BPA Ladies Coach
In a show of unwavering support, the James Mae Group have agreed to continue their long-running sponsorship of Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC for the fourth consecutive season.
The prominent company will once again grace the front of both the club’s Home and Away kits, including the Academy and Ladies kits.
Following three successful years of collaboration, the decision to extend the sponsorship deal has generated excitement among everyone associated with the club. The James Mae Group’s ongoing commitment to Bradford (Park Avenue) highlights their belief in the team’s potential and their dedication to promoting the sport at every level.
Expressing his satisfaction with the sponsorship deal, Ed Caffrey, the Managing Director of the James Mae Group, said, “The James Mae Group is pleased to support and sponsor the upcoming 2023/24 season at Bradford (Park Avenue) Football Club.
This will now be our fourth year of sponsorship hopefully showing our commitment to this great club and it’s brilliant players across every level. Long May this partnership continue. Good luck and We wish all the teams every success.”
Football Operations Manager and Club Secretary, Calum Cullen, shared his delight at the continuation of the partnership. “Myself and everybody here at Bradford (Park Avenue) are thrilled that James Mae will be our main kit sponsor for the fourth consecutive season. It’s a genuine testament to Ed Caffrey and his company’s faith in our club, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. We eagerly anticipate their presence at the Horsfall Stadium once again this season.”
You can find out more about the James Mae Group by clicking here
We are thrilled to announce that EV2 will be our new Kit and Apparel provider for the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.
EV2 are a local company, based in Dewsbury and specialise in bespoke sportswear. You can find out more about EV2 by clicking this link; https://www.ev2sportswear.com/about-us/
We spoke to Secretary Calum Cullen, who had this to say
‘We are absolutely delighted to have signed with EV2. The company shares our visions as a club, and having met with the people there I am confident of a great working relationship. It was important to us to make sure we got the very best deal we could for the football club and having spoken to a multitude of companies from all over the UK and even abroad, EV2 stood out for us. I am looking forward to working with everyone there’
Our new kit will be released in the coming weeks, alongside a full package of accessories and apparel. Keep an eye out!
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We can confirm today that at the end of the season, our deal with Macron will finish after 3 seasons.
We have a new supplier contract signed and sealed, and will be releasing the details at the end of the season.
The kit designs are done and signed off, and we look forward to sharing these with you.
The new supplier will also be providing our ‘white label’ leisurewear. Again, a lot of work has gone into these and we have some very good pieces that will start to appear in the shop and online once the season is over.
Everyone at the club would like to place on record our thanks to Macron for the last 3 seasons. Although challenging at times, Macron have been a pleasure to work with on the whole.
Bradford (Park Avenue) Ladies are looking for individuals who have a passion for sports and community football to join our Ladies team as a volunteer coach. This role would be based at the Horsfall, with training taking place from 7:30pm-9pm during pre-season and 8pm-9pm during the season.
A level 1 coaching badge is desirable, but not required for the role. Matchdays are Sundays with a 2pm Kick Off.
As well as coaches, we are also recruiting players for both our Ladies First and Development Teams. Ages 16+
You will be joining a strong squad of experienced players, and the club can offer a good pathway with our partnership with Bradford City.
Our ladies teams play in the West Riding County WFL and the North East Regional WFL, as well as competing in the F.A. Cup and the County Cup.
To register your interest, please email Neal at ladies@bpafc.com
Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce a new partnership with local neighbours Bradford City AFC Women
The new partnership opens a strong pathway for both teams, with dual registrations and loan arrangements being an integral part of the partnership, allowing further development and experience for both teams. It will also provide Bradford’s female footballers with great opportunities in Semi Pro Football.
City Women will be using the Horsfall for their home fixtures, with the first being on 27th February v Norton & Stockton Ancients in the FA Women’s National League Division One North. It’s a “pay what you want” scheme for the match, with tickets for the clubs fundraising raffle available, and a first prize being a signed City Women’s shirt.
Club Secretary Calum Cullen had this to say on the partnership: “This is a brilliant agreement for both Bradford (Park Avenue) and Bradford City’s ladies sides.
We have been working on this deal for some time now, and throughout the talks I have been impressed with the professionalism and the planned progression of Bradford City Women’s.
The fact that they are keen to play here at the Horsfall shows what a great set up we have here, and myself, Neal (Asquith Ladies Manager), and the whole club are looking forward to seeing the partnership develop.”
City manager Chris Hames said;
“Horsfall is an historic ground that in recent years has undergone great development to become one of the primary facilities in the region, let alone Bradford. That mirrors our ambition, we want to reflect off the pitch the same ambitions we have on it, and take this club onwards.
“I’m looking forward to setting up a base here, creating a following here, and commencing this new chapter in the club’s progression”.
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We are delighted to show off our playing kit for the 2021/22 season!
The home kit, modelled re by player coach Ryan Toulson, features a mainly white torso, with green and white sleeves and a green trim around the collar, white and green shorts and green socks with a white banding.
The away kit takes a massive leap from last year, and now features a a red and black stripe, with red and black shorts. Amber socks complete the look, almost, keep an eye out for one more surprise with this one! The away kit this year has been modelled by Seb Bolton, one of our new scholars, who will also be wearing the kit this year!
Calum Cullen – We are all delighted with our kits for next season. The home kit remains green and white, with some nice detailing on the sleeves. The shorts and socks compliment it well, all in all a superb kit for the season!
On the away kit, we took a leap from last years amber offer to go for a red and black stripes, which I think looks fantastic, especially paired with the amber socks, meaning we have kept to the traditional Bradford colours as well as the Green and White so often associated with Bradford (Park Avenue), I’m thrilled and cant wait now to see the players in action!
The new kit is available to purchase straightaway, priced at £50.00 from our online shop at https://bpafc.com/product-category/replica-kit/
Once again, a massive thank you to all our sponsors – The James Mae Group, Regal Foods, Highbury Homes and new sleeve sponsors Greens Roofing and Building.
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So after a month off due to lockdown and only one training session under the belt we visited Altofts Ladies who were top of the league and already beaten us on our patch this season.
Altofts started strong keeping hold of the ball well with the Avenue Ladies staying disciplined and frustrating the higher opposition.
Altofts were getting frustrated and started making mistakes with no real threats at goal the Avenue Ladies nipped in stole the ball and counter attacked with purpose.
If it wasnt for the Altofts keeper it could have been 2 or 3 before have time with Kirsty Russell Nicole Chamberlain and Millie West carving out glorious oppotunities.
Avenue went into half time on the front foot and expecting Altofts pepper Avenues goal for the 1st 10 mins of the 2nd half, but that never came!
Avenue could have easily had two more great chances before Altofts broke the deadlock with at tap in at the back post when we failed to clear our lines.
10mins later it was 2-0 Altofts with the rain hammering down a long ball skidded off our defenders foot and left Altofts with a 1 on 1 with Annie Roberts.
The game was end to end in horrible conditions but as the 1st goal Altofts got the 3rd with a back post tap in from a corner.
By this point Avenue were playing 2-3-5 to try and finish the game on a high but it never came.
Full time 3-0 loss with a superb performance under the circumstance of the weather and lockdown but 1 very proud manager of the workrate and effort produced. All the players held their heads high and will feel it Monday at work.
Our next match is Farsley Celtic Juniors at Horsfall on Sunday 20th December.
BPA 1 vs Ossett United 4
Bradford (Park Avenue) Ladies fall in FA Cup Preliminary Round against higher league opposition Ossett United, despite a strong showing.
It was the visitors who were quickest out of the blocks in the early stages, bringing out several great saves from Avenue goalkeeper Annie Roberts.
Ossett did break the deadlock after 10 minutes, when a probing pass broke through the Avenue back line, leaving Roberts 2 on 1 against the strikers, which Charlotte Adams was smart to convert.
A second was not long in coming, after another well worked move down the left opened up the Avenue defence and the Ossett striker slotted home from close range.
Avenue then had an excellent spell of dominance against the team from the higher division and could easily have been level, but spurned several chances from Kirsty Russell, bringing out saves from the Ossett keeper and Millie West rattling the woodwork.
Against the run of play, Ossett bagged a third when a cross looped over Annie Roberts in goal, before rebounding out off the post to a welcoming striker for a third to take Ossett in 3 goals up at half time.
The second half was much improved from Bradford (Park Avenue) and the visitors were finding less space in central areas.
Within minutes of the restart, Kirsty Russell had hit the post with two efforts, and Millie West forced the goalkeeper into a smart save.
Whilst Avenue had tightened up in central areas, Ossett were now finding space out wide and on the hour mark, two magnificent saves from eventual player of the match Annie Roberts kept the score down.
Avenue did register on the scoresheet when excellent play from Millie West set up Kirsty Russell who opened her account for the season from 12 yards out.
It could easily have been doubled minutes later when Russell broke the Ossett backline but fired just wide.
The game was effectively finished off after a counter attack as Avenue were pushing for a second. Great work up top from the Ossett midfield, followed by a great finish by Aleathia Smith.
Following the game, manager Neal Asquith had this to say, “Much improved second half from the girls against a very good opposition from the division above. Could have been a different story if we had converted our chances, but overall very happy with the performance and very much looking forward to taking this into our opening league game next week.”
Final Score: Bradford (Park Avenue) Ladies 1 vs Ossett United Ladies 4
Team: Roberts, McNulty, Nelson, Ingham, Chamberlain, Setchell (Nolan ‘45), Butler (Williams ‘80), Fisher (McUrich ‘45), Bell (Nyandoro ‘60), West, Russell(Mitchell ‘80)
Goal: Russell
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