25 Oct 2019

Match Preview: Southport (H)

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Bradford (Park Avenue) will look to return to home comforts on Saturday as they host Southport in the National League North.

After a winning start on his return to the club, Mark Bower’s Avenue slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Gloucester City last weekend, and will be looking to bounce back on their own turf.

A 3-2 victory over Hereford preceeded the Gloucester defeat, and Avenue have been boosted this week by the news that match-winner Dan Sweeney’s loan from Solihull has been extended by a further month.

There is expected to be further movement in the Avenue ranks ahead of the match as Bower continues to make the squad his own.

And Southport come armed with one of those Bower has seen move on, with ex-Bradford midfielder Marcus Wood now lining up for his former club once more.

Last time out for the Sandgrounders was in fact also a 3-2 home win over Hereford, as they overcame FA Cup disappointment to take three points on Tuesday night.

They have in fact won four home league matches in a row, and victory in the week saw them rise to sixth in the table, but have failed to win away from home since 13 August.

The game, which is due to kick-off at 3pm on Saturday, is subject to a precautionary pitch inspection at 10:30am with heavy rain forecast overnight, and the club will keep supporters informed of the outcome as swiftly as possible.

Recent League Form

Bradford (Park Avenue)
Glouccester City (A) L 0-1
Hereford (H) W 3-2
Brackley Town (A) L 0-8
Spennymoor Town (H) D 1-1
Boston United (A) L 1-2

Southport
Hereford (H) W 3-2
Brackley Town (H) W 1-0
Boston United (A) L 0-2
Blyth Spartans (H) W 2-0
York City (A) D 1-1

Admission Prices
Adult – £10
Concession (OAP, Student) – £8
Under-17 – £1

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25 Oct 2019

Pitch Inspection Planned Ahead Of Southport Visit

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With heavy rain forecast through the night, there will be a precautionary pitch inspection ahead of Avenue’s home match with Southport.

Southport make the journey to the Horsfall this Saturday (26 October) and there will be a check of the playing surface at 10:30 in the morning ahead of their departure.

Please refer to the website tomorrow for a further update.

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24 Oct 2019

Sweeney Loan Extended

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Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that the loan agreement for Solihull Forward Dan Sweeney has been extended for further month.

Sweeney initially joined on a months loan but Manager Mark Bower was keen to secure his services for longer after putting in some impressive performances.

The loan extension will secure Dan’s services until at least the Leamington game on the 16th November.

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23 Oct 2019

Charity Of The Match – Southport: Beyond Bea

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Each game we select a charity to support in association with the Horsfall Community Trust via a bucket collection. The money collected is split 50/50 between the trust and the charity, raising much needed funds to support local and national initiatives.

The chosen charity for this Saturday’s home fixture vs Southport is Beyond Bea and was nominated by Ryan Burston.

Beyond Bea is a charity based in Manchester, it was established by Steph, who is a Midwife. Steph has always had a keen interest in bereavement care since she started her midwifery training and since qualifying. In 2017, Steph’s daughter Bea was born and sadly died due to a severe brain abnormality. Combining her existing passion and her desire to create a legacy for Bea, Beyond Bea was established and now provides bereavement training throughout the UK for free. This year alone Beyond Bea will have training over 2000 students and health professionals.

Speaking about why he chose the charity, Ryan said:

“Beyond Bea offer free baby loss and bereavement training to healthcare professionals. The study days they provide help ensure people are looked after in the right way following the devastating loss of a child.

After losing my Daughter Adriana in April 2018 this charity has become one that is very close to my heart and the demand for their services is increasing, so every penny raised for them really does help.”

For charities such as this, every penny helps, so please dig deep and support this fantastic cause. You can also support them by following them online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondbeacharity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyondbea1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondbeacharity/
website: https://www.beyondbea.co.uk

If you would like to nominate a charity for a future fixture, then please email info@bpafc.com

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22 Oct 2019

West Riding County Cup Second Round Tie

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Bradford (Park Avenue) will be in West Riding County Cup action on Monday 4th November.

The recent draw confirmed that the club will visit National League neighbours Harrogate Town.

The match will kick off at 7:45pm at The CNG Stadium with admission prices set at £5 for adults and £2 for under 18’s.

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22 Oct 2019

Match Report: Avenue U19’s 5 – 1 Eccleshill United U19’s

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A ten man Avenue U19’s ran riot last night at the Horsfall Stadium, netting 5 times to secure all 3 points in the Northern Alliance Under 19 League.

A free kick in the 12th minute saw T. Ali open the scoring with a header from a well delivered free kick.

The second came just twelve minutes later as Lyons tapped in a loose ball at the back post.

Lyons then secured his brace just six minutes later, sliding in at the back post to extend the Avenue’s lead to three.

It wasn’t all plain sailing for the Avenue however, as H. Ali was shown a red card just moments before the half time break for lashing out after being fouled by Ab. Khan, who received a yellow for his part in the incident.

Eccleshill came out strongly in the second half, making the most of the one man advantage with a headed goal from Aw. Khan just four minutes into the half.

But despite an extended period of pressure the Avenue U19’s defended resolutely and Eccleshill were unable to break through.

Lyons then struck again in the 71st minute, counter attacking to take the ball past a rooted Eccleshill defence before calmly slotting the ball past the keeper to claim his hat trick.

Eccleshill continued to apply pressure, but a counter attack from debutante Scarowi in the 83rd minute sealed the result.

Man Of The Match: Lyons

Avenue U19’s Line Up:

Smith
Kenny
Ockerby
Mayfield
Wright
Douglas
Scott
Scarowi – 83′
Lyons (C) – 24′, 30′, 71′
T. Ali – 12′
H. Ali – Red:45′

Subs:
Haggas
Dracup
Moriarty
Warburton

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21 Oct 2019

Academy Kick Off 2019/20 Campaign At The Horsfall Tonight

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The Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy will kick off their Northern Alliance Under 19’s campaign this evening at the Horsfall Stadium.

The side will face off against local rivals, Eccleshill United U19’s with kick off at 7:45pm.

Entry costs just £3 for adults and £1 for under 18’s.

Snacks and hot drinks will be served throughout the fixture in the clubhouse.

Come along and support the future of the Avenue as they seek to forge a career in the beautiful game.

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20 Oct 2019

LV Bet & The National League Announce Ticket Competition

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LV BET- official betting partner of the National League- are giving two fans the opportunity to win hospitality tickets to a National League match of their choice.

All fans need do to enter is:

1. Sign up at LVBET.com here
2. Deposit at least £10
3. Place a bet of at least £10

The 5th and 10th customers to meet the entry requirements will win a pair of hospitality tickets to a National League fixture of their choosing, where they’ll enjoy a pre-match meal and a fantastic game experience.

With betting markets on every single National League match, plus all football leagues around the world, LV BET offers comprehensive coverage of pre and inplay markets.

For more competitions and chances to win great prizes including match tickets and shirts, plus exclusive interviews with National League managers, follow @LVbet_com on Twitter and LVBETUK on Facebook.

18+ UK only. New customers only. Gamble responsibly.

Full terms and conditions: https://lvbet.com/en/landing-pages/national-league-hospitality-promotion

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18 Oct 2019

Match Preview: Gloucester (A)

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Bradford (Park Avenue) travel to Gloucester City this Saturday looking for their first back-to-back wins of the season.

Returning manager Mark Bower oversaw the club’s first home win of the season in his first game back in charge at the club, thanks to a 3-2 victory over Hereford at the Horsfall Stadium.

Lewis Knight, Dan Sweeney and Adam Nowakowski found the net in the victory which also marked the first time Avenue had scored more than once in a league game this term.

For Sweeney, it was his first goal since joining on loan from Solihull, while Nowakowski also marked his return to the club by opening the scoring inside 10 minutes.

Joe Green, another of Bower’s four-player haul ahead of his first game back, impressed at the other end with a string of fine saves and excellent handling to make sure of the three points.

Victory over Hereford also moved Bradford out of the bottom two, and further points at Gloucester could see them overtake Curzon Ashton into 19th place.

After being on the end of an FA Cup upset against a depleted Whitby Town last week, Gloucester were defeated at Gateshead in their second trip to the North East in two weekends.

Their home form has been commendable however, with three wins out of four in the league at their temporary Evesham base – with only a close 3-2 defeat to table toppers York tarnishing that record.

Avenue will be without Marcus Wood for the long trip down the M6, as he has left to join Southport, while it remains to be seen if Bower will add any fresh faces ahead of the contest.

You can join Avenue for the match with spaces still available on the official coach. Click here for more info.

Recent League Form

Bradford (Park Avenue)
Hereford (H) W 3-2
Brackley Town (A) L 0-8
Spennymoor Town (H) D 1-1
Boston United (A) L 1-2
Farsley Celtic (H) L 0-3

Gloucester City
Gateshead (A) L 0-1
Guiseley (H) W 3-1
King’s Lynn Town (A) D 2-2
Darlington (H) W 2-1
AFC Telford United (A) L 3-4

Last Time Out

Bradford (Park Avenue): Green, Lund, Priestley, Lowe (c), Hughes, Heaton, Knight (Bazeley 90), Agustien (Marriott 70), Sweeney (Johnson 90), Hurst, Nowakowski

Gloucester City: Bradley-Hurst; Hamilton, Harper, Harrison (Smith, 30’), Avery (c), Russe, Parker, Hanks, Jackson, Kotwica, Robert (Myrie-Williams, 65’)

Admission Prices
Adult – £13
Concession (OAP, Student) – £8
Under-15 – £3
Under-12 – FREE

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17 Oct 2019

New Academy Website Launched

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As part of a modernisation of the club’s online presence, we are proud to announce the launch of a new website for the club’s Academy.

The aim of the new website is to work as a hub to attract young prospects to the club, but will also be utilised to keep supporters up to date with academy progress.

Speaking about the website, Des Hazel, the club’s Head of Youth Development and Recruitment said:

It’s a big step forward in terms of recruiting the best prospects from within the local catchment area, but also to those further afield. With the potential to follow a pathway to progress into semi-professional football it’s important that we get this message across and that we not only deliver, but look the part too.

The website, which will be developed further over time will be the source for all academy updates going forwards, but will also integrate with the first team website, allowing supporters to access all Avenue news in one place.

The website can be viewed at www.avenueacademy.co.uk and was built in house at the club, saving considerably on costs in relation to using a third party supplier.

The club can also confirm that work is underway to redevelop the first team website.

Associate General Manager Carl Marsden Said:

The website [referring to bpafc.com] was originally developed some time ago, and as technology has advanced, we’ve been some what left behind in terms of design and functionality.

As a club, our image is everything, it’s how we attract new supporters through the gate, as well as how we attract sponsors.

Further to this announcement, the club is happy to announce the addition of two more volunteers to the media team, including the return of Ben Harvey, who will assist in the day to day maintenance of the club’s website and media presence.

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