First Team Squad Update

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Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC can today confirm the departure of long serving midfielder Jamie Spencer, following a mutual agreement with the Club.

We’d like to put on record our thanks to Spenner for his time at the Horsfall, and wish him the best of luck in his future career. 

We can also confirm that loan signings Justin Iwobi from FC Halifax Town, and Ethan Vaughan from Bootle FC have returned to their parent clubs.

A huge thanks to both FC Halifax Town, and Bootle FC for their help in these deals, and wish both Justin and Ethan the best of luck in their future careers.

Jamie Sharman has also left the Club, following a mutual agreement with the Club.

We can also confirm that Lewis Hey has been missing through injury these last few weeks, we hope to have him back in the squad as soon as possible.

Keep an eye out for one or two new players coming in as well!

AVENUE LEGEND MARK ‘WILLY’ WILSON RETURNS TO THE HORSFALL ON 23RD MARCH 2024!

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Save the Date #GreenArmy! BPA Legend Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson returns as special guest after the Worksop match on Saturday 23rd March 2024, at the Horsfall.

All are invited, and entry is completely FREE entry on the night, any donations will go towards the British Heart Foundation – bhf.org.uk

#Bradford #ParkAvenue #Football #BradfordParkAve

AVENUE LOAN IN LARA FROM SALFORD CITY

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We can confirm the loan signing of Salford City Centre-Back Jacob Lara, on a deal until the end of the season. 

Lara has experience in the u18s Premier League, and with Stalybridge Celtic last season. 

He earned a move into Salford City’s Reserves for the 23/24 season, playing in the Central League under Danny Byrne. 

Jacob is available for selection in today’s game vs Lancaster City. Get to the Horsfall today, or stay tuned to our socials for the latest updates!

DEFENDER LEON JOHNSON SIGNS TIL END OF SEASON!

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We can confirm the signing of Defender Leon Johnson on a deal until the end of the season.

He is a product of the Queens Park Rangers academy set-up and has represented Witton Albion, Ramsbottom United, Prescot Cables and Colne in the past couple of years.

Johnson is available for selection immediately in todays game vs Hyde United.

Stay tuned to our socials for the latest updates.

COMMENTATOR NEEDED – GET INVOLVED BRADFORD

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Bradford (Park Avenue) are looking for local volunteers who have previously commentated, or who are looking to gain valuable experience in commentary, to cover our First Team games at the Horsfall Community Stadium and at select away games.

Interested? Email Thomas.Ogden@bpafc.com, or DM us on Twitter or Instagram to get involved!

AVENUE SIGN DEFENDER JAMIE SHARMAN TIL END OF SEASON AND MIDFIELDER ON LOAN

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Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to announce the two signings of experienced Defender Jamie Sharman, who joins the Club on a deal until the end of the season, and Midfielder Bradley Williams, who joins on an initial 28-day loan from Harrogate Town.

Sharman started his career with Chesterfield, and was named as Academy Player of the Year in 2018/19, graduating that season to the First Team. 

He enjoyed loan spells with Dover Athletic, Kidderminster Harriers and Blyth Spartans, while also making 12 National League appearances for Chesterfields First Team. 

Jamie was released by Chesterfield in the Summer of 2021, joining Matlock Town.

While with the Gladiators, he became one of their most popular players, and was recognised twice at their awards night, winning Young Player of the Year & the Matlock Fans Forum Player of the Season. 

All in all, Sharman made 82 appearances for Matlock, before being released last week. 

Midfielder Brad Williams developed in Harrogate Town’s Academy, and made his first team debut in October 2021 in an EFL Trophy game vs Newcastle United u21s.

He made his league debut for the club in December 2022, in a 4-1 win at Rochdale. 

Brad also enjoyed regular game time in Harrogate’s Academy, and was voted their Players’ Player of the Year award after he and his team won their league last season.

He also spent time out this season on loan with Darlington, where he made 4 appearances. 

We’d like to put on record our thanks to Harrogate Town for their help in getting the deal done.

Jamie Sharman and Brad Williams are both available for selection immediately, and could feature in tomorrow’s opening game of the Big Avey Weekend, where we face FC United of Manchester, followed quickly by Marines’ visit to the Horsfall on Monday. Be there #Bradford!