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🏟️ Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG
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WHITAKER ADDS GK COACH BAKER TO BACKROOM STAFF
We can today confirm the appointment of Dean Baker as First Team Goalkeeper Coach.
Baker boasts a wealth of experience, coaching at Bolton Wanderers, Prescot Cables, St Helens Town, Lower Breck & most recently at Macclesfield.
Welcome to the Club Dean!
Merry Christmas Green Army
From all of us here at Bradford Park Avenue, we’d like to wish all our volunteers, fans & the local community a very Merry Christmas.
Avenue are back in action on Boxing Day, visiting Radcliffe FC for a 3pm KO.
Be there #GreenArmy, and let’s get behind Danny and the lads for Avenue’s final game of 2023.
Neuven Stadium, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3PE
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AVENUE SIGN EDY MAIECO
We can today confirm the signing of 26-year old former Stafford player Edy Maieco.
Edy joins with experience at Stalybridge Celtic, Glossop North End, Mossley, and more recently with Matlock, Clitheroe, Macclesfield, FC United of Manchester, Hyde United & Stafford Rangers.
Edy is available for selection in today’s match vs Bamber Bridge, where entry is capped at £5 Adults, £5 Concessions, get down to the Horsfall today #GreenArmy!
LIVE COMMENTARY FOR TODAY’S GAME!
We can confirm that today’s match will have live commentary from Arthur Difford, hosted over on our YouTube channel. Head over now and get subscribed, we will be live from around 2:55pm.
“I’M ALL IN” – DANNY WHITAKER’S FIRST INTERVIEW AS AVENUE FIRST TEAM HEAD COACH
Dan’s The Man For Avenue | New Head Coach Appointed
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC CIC are pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Whitaker as our new first team head coach.
Danny has an awesome record of success in both his playing and managerial career. He understands player development and has a winning mentality.
He has legendary status at Macclesfield, his last position, and has been in extensive discussions with Tom for a few days about the current position and future opportunities here.
He watched our game on Saturday as a further assessment and starts his new role at training this week.
Danny addresses our wish for a leader who is experienced at, above and below this level. He fully understands our desire to develop young academy players with talent and has good contacts in the game.
Danny will work full time at the club and will be heavily involved in the Academy project.
Please give Danny and the team your full support as they work to take us onwards and upwards.
This Saturday will be Danny’s first game in charge as we face Bamber Bridge. Don’t forget you can welcome him to the club for just £5 entry!
FOOTBALL FOR A FIVER! THIS SATURDAY AT THE HORSFALL 3PM KO!
We can confirm that prices have been slashed to just £5 Adults/Concessions for Avenue’s return to the Horsfall this Saturday 23rd, hosting Bamber Bridge, Kick Off 3pm!
PAY ON THE GATE ONLY – CASH/CARD at Cemetery Road Turnstiles, Cash Only at Park Road exit.
Adults – £5
Concessions – £5
Youth (12-17) – £3
u12s go FREE!
Parking is also FREE, please enter through the Cemetery Road entrance, and when exiting use the Park Road entrance.
Bradford (Park Avenue) look forward to welcoming all supporters to the Horsfall Community Stadium and we hope everyone’s experience is an enjoyable one.
Where To Find Us
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
Horsfall Community Stadium
Cemetery Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD6 2NG
Stadium Manager Calum Cullen – 07458103516 or calum.cullen@bpafc.com
The Horsfall Community Stadium is not segregated unless otherwise stated.
Refreshments:
The Clubhouse will be open before and after the game which has a fully-licensed bar offering a range of beers, real ales and spirits. The Avenue Café is located next to the Clubhouse and serves a range of hot food and drinks.
Tuck Shop:
The Tuck Shop is located to the left of the main stand, and has Hot/Cold Drinks, snacks, confectionary and more!
Club Shop:
The Club Shop is located next to the turnstiles at the Cemetery Road end of the ground. Matchday programmes and team sheets can also be purchased from the Club Shop.
Toilets:
Toilets can be found next to the Club Shop, next to the Pavilion (changing rooms) opposite the main stand or in the Clubhouse. Please note the only disabled toilets are in the Clubhouse.
Accessibility:
Bradford (Park Avenue) are committed to welcoming everybody to enjoy football at the Horsfall Community Stadium. To support with this we offer the following:
Access to the ground for supporters unable to navigate the usual turnstiles is via the main gate next to the turnstiles at the Cemetery Road end of the ground.
Free entry for carers/assistants.
A designated viewing area for wheelchair users
2 designated parking spaces for blue badge holders
Live audio commentary available at selected games
Ground Regulations:
Entry to the Ground is expressly subject to acceptance by the visitor of the rules and regulations of FIFA, UEFA, The Football Association or The Northern Premier League in respect of the relevant competition. The Ground Regulations incorporate the Club’s Customer Charter and entry to the Ground shall constitute acceptance of theses Ground Regulations.
For full details of the ground regulations please click here
As a Club participating in The Northern Premier League, we have been directed to take the strongest action available against anyone found in possession of a Flare, Smoke Bomb or any other such pyrotechnic items. Spectators are warned that we apply a zero tolerance approach to anyone attempting to bring such items into the Ground/Stadium.
Due to their chemical make-up, a Flare, Smoke Bomb and all such pyrotechnic items can be highly toxic for some people. This can lead to serious health consequences for those with pre-existing medical conditions and may in certain circumstances cause life threatening injury or concern. Some can explode and could endanger your players or club staff.
In order to protect all who enter and participate in matches, please note we reserve the right to search your person and/or effects and we further reserve the right to pursue legal action, civil or criminal, against any person who contravenes current legislation or our Ground/Stadium regulations.
To further safeguard all who attend any event at this Ground/Stadium, we welcome the receipt of any information which will assist us to deter, apprehend/detain and where appropriate prosecute, anyone in possession of; or found discharging or being a party to the discharge of, such an item.
THOMAS MCSTRAVICK ON BBC RADIO LEEDS TONIGHT
Sporting Director Thomas McStravick will be on BBC Radio Leeds tonight, talking with West Yorkshire Sport Daily on his new role, and an update regarding the new manager at Bradford (Park Avenue). The show is from 6pm – 7pm, and Tom will be on around 6:50pm.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gwk09c
Click here to listen, or tune in to 92.4FM to listen!
Double Delight | Duo Sign from Halifax
We can today confirm the signings of Goalkeeper Tom Scott & Midfielder/Defender Ted Lavelle, each on a 28-day loan from FC Halifax Town.
Goalkeeper Tom Scott joins with experience as a youth at Leeds United and Manchester City, coming through the latters’ books as a youngster and progressing from u18 level to u23 level.
He played twice against Football League opposition for Manchester City’s u21s, in a 4-1 win vs Crewe in September 2018 and in a 3-3 draw vs Barnsley in December 2018.
Tom had trials at Birmingham and Watford, but instead made the move to Port Vale in January 2019, before joining Halifax Town in September the same year.
He has enjoyed a loan spell with Nantwich Town since joining. He has made 8 appearances for Halifax’s First Team.
Midfielder Ted Lavelle signed his first professional contract with the Shaymen in September 2023.
Lavelle previously played for Rochdale and Wigan, and has also been out on loan while at Halifax Town, playing for Colne FC.
He made 11 appearances, and scored 6 goals across all competitions while on loan with Colne.
Asked about the signings, Avenue’s Interim Manager & Sporting Director Thomas McStravick said;
“Ted is a left footed player who is versatile and can play in more than one position. He is a ball player who can add a different dynamic to what we already have within the squad. He comes highly recommended and is someone who we have been aware of for some time. His quality will be there for all to see.”
“Tom is a great addition to the team. He is commanding, good with his feet and brings personality to the group which is exactly what we need at this moment. We look forward to working with him during this period. Thanks to Halifax for their professionalism in getting this deal done.”