14 Nov 2023

JODI TIFFANY AGREES DUAL REG TERMS WITH AVENUE AND STEETON!

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The Club can today confirm that BPA Academy breakthrough Jodi Tiffany has agreed terms on a dual registration deal, allowing him to play for both Bradford (Park Avenue) and Steeton AFC.

Tiffany started out with Bradford (Park Avenue) Junior’s, coming up through the ranks of the Academy and joining the Scholars at u19s level aged just 16.

He established himself as a regular with the u19s squad, playing in the National Alliance League and doing enough to earn himself a place in the West Riding County Cup, playing for the First Team against Brighouse. They would play out a 1-1 draw, losing out on penalties

Jodi also went out on loan last season, playing at NCEL Premier League side Frickley Athletic.

Tiffany also appeared for the First Team earlier this season against Tadcaster Albion, playing out a 2-5 loss.

The dual registration deal will see Tiffany play under Roy Mason at the Chevrons, and he is also available for selection this Saturday, when Avenue travel to Gainsborough.

13 Nov 2023

TONIGHTS GAME OFF DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

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We can confirm that tonights game has been called off, on the basis of weather warnings and travel restrictions. The decision has been made collectively, with the agreement of Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC, Marine AFC, Saxon Security and the Northern Premier League. 

The Club apologise for this unfortunate news and for any inconveniences caused to those travelling. 

Our next NPL match at the Horsfall is on Saturday 2nd December, when Warrington will visit us for a 3pm KO.

Avenue are next in action this weekend, visiting Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday 18th November. Details to come later this week, stay tuned. @BPAFCOfficial

13 Nov 2023

ROADWORKS ON HALIFAX ROAD

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Fans travelling to todays game should note that roadworks on Halifax Road mean that entrance to Cemetery Road is closed until 22nd Nov.

Please use the map above to access the Horsfall. Parking is still open, and operating in a one way system, entering on Cemetery Road and exiting on Park Road.

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7 Nov 2023

MARTIN KNIGHT ON BBC RADIO LEEDS, THURSDAY 6:30PM

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Director of Football Martin Knight will be appearing on BBC Radio Leeds this Thursday, talking on recruitment.

You can tune in to the West Yorkshire Sport Daily online, on BBC Radio Leeds’ website https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gm7j39, or stay tuned to our socials on Thursday for a link before the show goes live.

6 Nov 2023

Mark and Danny depart the Avenue

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After long discussions over the last two days and much soul searching by all, we have mutually agreed with Mark and Danny that they will step down from their managerial roles at Bradford (Park Avenue) with immediate effect.

All who have had any involvement with both of these local legends will know what a couple of genuine, dedicated and good people they both are. Over the last 3 seasons they have worked tirelessly  within the frame work of the clubs playing budget and ethos of developing young talent to keep us in the National League North. Sadly circumstances last season meant they couldn’t ever really put out their strongest side enough times to avoid relegation. Despite that disappointment they agreed to take on the challenge to try to bounce straight back up, unfortunately results so far this season haven’t been what anyone involved with the club would’ve wished for, and so during the discussions about how to improve results it was agreed to make a change management of the first team.

In the interim, Luca Havern has agreed to step into the head coach role and will be assisted by Ollie Johnson as we work with all of the stake holders, to define what the new person will do, what any structure will look like to match the clubs short, medium and long term goals. Let’s give Luca and OJ all the support we can.

Martin Knight – ‘I hope that everyone associated with the club, wishes them both the very best in the future, it has been my absolute pleasure to learn from, and work with them both.  I am sure they will soon be back in the dugout, a place they both truly love to be.’

2 Nov 2023

AVENUE SIGN CONNOR SHANKS ON LOAN FROM SPENNYMOOR TOWN!

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We can today confirm the loan signing of midfielder Connor Shanks on loan from National League North side Spennymoor Town.

Shanks began his career with Huddersfield Town, playing as a youth, before moving to Bradford City in 2017.

He was named in the League Football Education’s “The 11” List in June 2020.

Connor turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract with Bradford City. 

He made his senior debut for City in the EFL Trophy, on 8th September 2020, in a 0-0 draw (4-1 loss pens) against Doncaster in the group stages.

He left Bradford City in June 2021 at the end of his contract, returning to Huddersfield Town in August 2021.

Shanks impressed the Nuneaton Borough management when he scored a goal and grabbed an assist in Huddersfield’s u21s Cup game vs Birmingham City, earning himself a loan move in September 2021. (Watch the goal here!)

He won the September 2021 Player of the Month award for his goals for Nuneaton in both the Birmingham Senior Cup and Southern League Central Premier Division, winning 49% of the vote.

On 19th January 2023, Shanks’ contract at Huddersfield was terminated, and he joined Spennymoor Town two days later. 

He made 20 appearances for the Moors in the 22/23 season, scoring on his debut against Darlington (Watch here) and a last-gasp equaliser against Scarborough Athletic (Watch here) which earned him an extended stay in the Summer of 2023. He followed that up this season, making 6 appearances as of 2nd November. 

Shanks is available for selection in Saturday’s match vs Basford United, stay tuned to our Twitter @BPAFCOfficial for the latest updates! 

The deal is subject to the relevant clearances.

2 Nov 2023

BPA | AN-X – NOW AVAILABLE IN STORE!

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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.