26 Oct 2023

Sykes-Kenworthy To Join National League side York City

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We can today confirm the transfer of Avenue #1 George Sykes-Kenworthy to Vanarama National League side York City for an undisclosed fee.

George has made 94 consecutive appearances in goal for the First Team, and has shown a high level of ability over the last two seasons, earning himself a place in full time football. 

While donning the Green Army’s #1 Shirt, Sykes-Kenworthy kept 28 clean sheets in all competitions.

On the transfer, First Team Manager Mark Bower said;

“George has been superb for us over the past two years and whilst we are disappointed to lose him, there is no doubt that he deserves the chance to move back in to full time football having shown an outstanding level of consistency and maturity whilst with us.” 

“I am pleased that we have been able to help another young player get back into the professional game and we wish him the best of luck.”

“We have secured a transfer fee for George and that, along with his wages will be available to us to invest in strengthening the team. “

George first joined the Club in December 2021 from Boston United, and in his first season (21/22) made 26 appearances in all competitions, keeping 11 clean sheets, for which he won both the Player of the Year award, and Player’s Player of the Year award at the end of the 2021/22 season.

Sykes-Kenworthy later agreed terms to stay at the Horsfall in June 2022, until the end of the 2023/24 season, and continued to show consistency and calm on the pitch, making 46 appearances and keeping another 12 clean sheets.

George was also named as Captain at the start of the 2023/24 season, and kept 3 clean sheets up until his departure.

All of us at Bradford (Park Avenue) wish George the best of luck on his move into full-time football.

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23 Oct 2023

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! AVENUE HOST WHITBY TOWN AT THE HORSFALL!

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TONIGHT the Green Army return to the Horsfall Community Stadium, hosting Whitby Town on Monday 23rd October, KO 7:45pm.
Admission prices are as follows: Adults will pay just £13 entry, Concessions are in at £10, Students with a valid ID pay just £5, Youth (12-17) is just £3, and u12s go completely free!

FROM THE HISTORY BOOKS – By Tim Clapham
Bradford and Whitby first met in competitive football in 1997-98, in the First Division of the Northern Premier League.

The previous season Whitby had completed a wonderful double winning the Northern League championship and the F.A. Vase after defeating North Ferriby by 3-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Pictured below.

Whitby’s momentum saw them win the NPL First Division in 1998, when Bradford finished 9th. That season the teams drew 1-1 at Horsfall, but Town claimed a 5-2 victory at the Turnbull Ground.

In 2001-02, Bradford joined Town in the NPL Premier Division and both meetings ended in a 1-1 draw. The following two seasons saw Whitby win twice by 3-2 at Horsfall, while Bradford won both games at the Turnbull Ground by 1-0.

Bradford became founder members of the National League North in 2004-05, but were relegated back to the NPL at the end of the season, and meetings with Whitby resumed in 2005-06 when both games were drawn.

That season Bradford suffered a second successive relegation, and the clubs did not clash again until 2008-09, after Bradford had won the NPL First Division title. Meetings then continued for four seasons with Bradford winning six of the eight encounters.

Bradford’s promotion to Conference North in 2012 brought a temporary end to meetings between the two Yorkshire clubs.

The clubs have also met on five occasions in cup football. In 2002-03, Bradford won by 4-0 at the Turnbull Ground in the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup, and in 2007-08, at Horsfall, in the same round, Whitby were defeated by 4-0.

The clubs have met once in the F.A Trophy, in 2003-04, when Bradford won a home replay by 1-0 following a 1-1 draw. In 1997-98, Bradford won by 2-0 at Horsfall in the NPL’s Unifilla Cup, and in 2001-02 they completed a 5-0 victory, again at Horsfall, in the NPL League Cup.

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21 Oct 2023

DANNY BENSON JOINS ON LOAN!

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We can confirm today that Barnsley Defender Danny Benson has joined the Club on loan until 2nd January 2024.

A commanding centre-back, Danny has progressed through the ranks at Oakwell since joining the Reds’ youth set-up in October 2017. He signed as a first-year scholar in July 2020.

After impressive performances during the 21/22 campaign in the Professional Development League, he was rewarded with a call-up to the first team and was on the bench for Barnsley’s Emirates FA Cup third round clash with Barrow AFC.

Danny featured in Barnsley’s 22/23 pre-season under Michael Duff and went onto make his senior debut in their Papa John’s Trophy outing against Lincoln City in August 2022.

Fans may remember Benson from last season, who briefly joined on a youth loan and appeared in a 0-0 draw vs Scarborough Athletic at the Horsfall, and also came on as substitute vs Telford United.

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13 Oct 2023

MATCH PREVIEW – Hyde United (H)

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This weekend Avenue look for their first win since the 2nd of September when they beat Consett in the FA Cup first qualifying round. 

The Green Army return to Northern Premier League action, facing Hyde United at Horsfall Community Stadium.  Kick off is at 15:00 on Saturday. Gates open at 13:30.  

Admission prices are as follows: Adults will pay just £13 entry, Concessions are in at £10, Students with a valid ID pay just £5, Youth (12-17) is just £3, and u12s go completely free!

Bower’s green army could jump Gainsborough in the table if results go their way this weekend. Currently sitting in 18th (two points above the drop) Mark understands the importance three points will mean for the team and the fans.

Avenue lost 5-2 to Tadcaster Albion in the West Riding Cup on Monday.   Mark took the sensible decision to rest the first team squad for that match.  The academy boys who stepped up put in a commendable performance and gained valuable experience.   Before the match Mark said

“It’ll be a young team that play that game. With the squad that we’ve got and the injuries we’ve got, we’re not going to risk many first team players for that game.” 

Being well rested, we can expect the first team squad to perform to the best of its abilities this weekend.

Hyde United sit seven places above Avenue and have won their last three league games against Atherton Collieries, Stafford Rangers and Basford United. 

After losing to Avro in the Manchester Premier Cup; manager Nick Spooner stated: 

“Hopefully everyone is back (from injury) … a couple could’ve done with a rest, but momentum was strong” – responding to the interviewer’s thoughts of: “Bradford Park Avenue being a good game to bounce back in.” 

Written by Finlay Sturges  

Twitter – @FinlaysturgesSJ 

Instagram – @FinlaysturgesSJ 

FROM THE HISTORY BOOKS – Tim Clapham @Avenueite

Bradford (Park Avenue) and Hyde United first met in Floodlit League football in the 1970s when they contested five matches over three seasons. 

The North West Floodlit League comprised of clubs from the Northern Premier League and Cheshire League, and Bradford took part in the four seasons 1970-1 to 1973-4. 

The visit of Hyde to Park Avenue in October 1970 was watched by 1,894, the club’s highest-ever crowd in the competition. 

The 1973 power strikes brought an early end to the floodlit league that season and Hyde’s home game against Bradford was one of only a handful of matches played. 

Rivalries were resumed in Northern Premier League football in 2001-2 when each team won their home game. 

The following season Hyde finished bottom of the league and were relegated with Colwyn Bay. They only won five league games, one being against Bradford at Hyde at the beginning of the season. 

The clubs did not meet again until October 2011, when they were drawn to meet in the 3rd qualifying round of the F.A. Cup. With home advantage, and top of the Blue Square Bet North, Hyde were firm favourites to beat Evo-Stik NPL Bradford from the league below. 

However, in one of the shock results of the day Bradford triumphed 1-0 with Tom Greaves netting the decisive goal in the final minute. The clubs last met in 2014-15 in Conference North when Bradford completed a league double. 

That season Bradford finished 13th, but Hyde dropped back into the NPL after being relegated with Colwyn Bay and Leamington.

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