The club are excited to announce that defender Matty Downing has committed to the club for another year. Showing his versatility, Matty played in numerous positions last season, and we are delighted to have him back. Matty becomes our 8th signing of the summer so far.

Mark Bower – Matty was very unfortunate not to play more last season, but we saw enough from him to want him back with us again next season.
His attitude and fitness levels were exceptional throughout the season and he now has the opportunity to cement a place in the team.

Matty Downing – I am buzzing to sign on at BPA for next season looking forward to getting back in and working with the management and the players! Hopefully we can have another successful year and I can kick on this season and get some more games under my belt and keep learning from the experienced players in the group.

We are delighted to announce that Mitch Lund will be back with Bradford (Park Avenue)  for the 2021/22 Season.

Lundy was a mainstay of the side until an awful injury earlier in the season. His performances helped make the decision to take up the option of another year an easy one for Mark and his management team.

Mark Bower had this to say – Lundy is another one of our key players to commit for next season. Up until injury ended his season he’d performed consistently well and struck up good partnerships with Mark Ross and Luca Havern. He’s now fit and ready for pre season and we look forward to welcoming him back. 

Mitch was equally as enthused –  I am delighted that BPA have taken  up my option for another year at this club and I cant wait to start preseason again after a hard last season due to Covid-19 and a injury to my face which kept me out for a while but I have fully recovered and I’ll be hitting the floor running, looking forward to see what the club can do next season with a great coaching staff and some very talented players”

We are delighted to announce our first 2 pre season friendlies!

Mark Bower, Danny Boshell and the team will travel to Ewen Fields to take on Hyde United FC on Saturday July 24^th.

Then, on Tuesday 3^rd August, Altrincham FC will make their way to the Horsfall in what will be a stern test for the Avenue

Stay tuned for more announcements!

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We are delighted to announce the signing of Mark Ross for another season at the Horsfall. ‘Rossy’ was an integral part of the squad last year, with his experience helping the younger generation of players, and his performances helping the team gain some wonderful results

Mark Ross – I am super happy to sign for Bradford (Park Avenue) again. We have lots of unfinished business after not only the weird covid season we just had but even the one before! I think everyone knows how brilliant the gaffa and the staff are and I want this season to be a special one which I know it can be!

Mark Bower – We’ve been delighted that so many players have shown a desire to stay at the club and continue the progress we made last season. Rossy has been a key player for us for several seasons, so him staying with the club is a big boost. He is a model professional, consistent in his performances and another top character to have in our dressing room.

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We are thrilled to announce that Jake Hibbs has agreed a deal to see him playing at the Horsfall again next season! Buoyed by the results last season, Jake was more than happy to put pen to paper on the deal that sees him become our latest signing of the summer!

Jake Hibbs – I’m really excited to be signed up for another year. Last season was obviously another unfortunate year due to Covid, but I feel we were just starting to gel together as a team, so hopefully we can start were we left off last year and have a good season

Mark Bower – We’re delighted Hibbsy has extended his stay with the club. He’s a player who thrives on playing week in week out and we know the more he plays the better he will become. 

He’s another player with an outstanding work ethic and versatility which is vital to our squad. 

We are delighted to announce that Isaac ‘Mazza’ Marriott has put pen to paper on a deal that sees him in Green & White for the 2021/22 season.

Marriott had a fine season last year, quickly cementing his place in the side with his tenacious play and non stop work ethic and we are over the moon to have him back.

Isaac Marriott-

I am delighted to be extending my stay at Bradford (Park Avenue), last season was one of the best seasons I’ve had and a lot of that was down to the Bower and Bosh and the rest of the group. Hopefully we can push on again next year and give the fans something to cheer about, I can’t wait to get going!

Mark Bower – It is really pleasing that Isaac has decided to stay with us and it shows he sees us as the right option in order to progress his game and look to ultimately play at a higher level. 

His energy and incredible work ethic make him extremely popular among his team mates and we look forward to helping him to continue his progression and improvement that we have witnessed over the past year.

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