Bradford (Park Avenue) are proud to announce that our EV2 Home and Away shirts are now available in store at AN-X.
AN-X is based in Bradford City Centre, and is an independent boutique synonymous with casual and urban-wear clothing and shoes.
On the new partnership, Club Secretary Calum Cullen said;
“I am absolutely thrilled to be able to announce our deal with AN-X
“AN-X, is a hugely popular store, and to have our product for sale in there is unbelievable.
“We have been wanting to increase our exposure in the city centre, and this deal allows us to do that, whilst also giving our loyal supporters a second outlet to get their shirts from.
Given the high standards and quality of clothing in AN-X, it’s also a testament to the quality that EV2 are producing for us.’
To celebrate this new deal, we have also provided AN-X with some of our Multi Match cards, which guarantee entry into the Horsfall for just £8 at our Northern Premier League games.
Adults/Concessions have been reduced to £5, whilst family of four tickets (must include one U16) have also been lowered to £10. Students and U16s entry is £3.
We can today confirm the loan signing of Bradford City goalkeeper Heath Richardson.
Heath came through the ranks of Bradford City’s academy, and signed his first professional deal last season, training alongside Harry Lewis and Colin Doyle.
His deal was extended in June 2023, and Richardson featured in Bradford City’s XI at our annual pre-season Tom Banks memorial game.
Richardson had a spell on loan at then Northern Premier League side Buxton in the 21/22 season, and also made the bench for City’s FA Cup win at York City that season, as well as the subsequent 2nd round defeat to Morecambe.
On the deal, Goalkeeper Coach Danny King said:
“We have been aware of interest in George for a short while, and as such have been scouting goal keepers to come in.
“Heath played against us in preseason and did really well, so naturally we kept an eye on his progression and after watching games he’s played in we feel he would be the ideal keeper for us. I am looking forward to working with him in his time here.”
Heath Richardson is available immediately for selection in our upcoming Northern Premier League match vs Marske United, on Saturday 28th October. 3pm KO. Stay tuned to our socials for the latest updates
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.
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.
