Thanks to our fantastic supporters who came down this morning and a huge shoutout to Nathaniel from West Bowling, we’ve successfully cleared the pathways, and today’s match against Belper Town is officially ON! 💚⚽

Please make sure to stay safe by avoiding non-gritted areas, and remember to wrap up warm—it’s a cold one out there! ❄️ Follow the map below to make sure you stay safe.

We can’t wait to see the Green Army in full voice this afternoon. Let’s make it a day to remember! #GreenArmy #BPAvsBelper

Ahead of tomorrow’s match against Belper Town at the Horsfall Community Stadium, we want to alert all supporters to slippery conditions in and around the ground due to the cold weather. Cemetery Road, in particular, currently has surface ice, which may worsen overnight.

We strongly advise everyone traveling to the stadium, whether on foot or by vehicle, to exercise extra caution. Please allow additional time for your journey and take care when entering the stadium.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates if conditions change. Stay tuned to our website and social media for the latest information.

Thank you for your cooperation. Let’s cheer on the Avenue safely tomorrow! 💚⚽

Another year has passed, and it has been a tough one for me with health issues, which hopefully will be improved in 2025. However, it does point out the vulnerability of the club when it is relying on just one benefactor and those old enough will remember that this situation arose before at BPA. We don’t want that to happen again so this year we will be looking for individuals to join our board and provide some substantial financial support, as needed. I am sure there are community-minded people in the Bradford area that would like to help us to continue our work, and I invite them to get in touch.

Although it has been difficult in many ways, it is still a good time to thank all of those that have put in a great effort to keep our wonderful club going. Unfortunately, I have not been able to travel to witness everything that individuals have done for us and so I apologize up front for not being there to say thank you in person. I appreciate all you are doing and for your continued devotion to the cause of promoting the Avenue. Thank you.

At board level David, Gerry and Paul have provided sage advice when needed and we made the decision to name Paul as the Co-Chairman of the board so that we can conduct business even if I am unavailable.

The day-to-day running of the club, the stadium and the junior section has fallen to Thomas and all his staff who have been doing such an excellent job. This is where most of our work, new ideas and organization stems from, and I am grateful to him for the long hours he devotes to the cause of making the club successful in so many ways. It’s often a tough and thankless task!

We now also have some stability at the first team level, and we thank Craig, his staff and the players for this progress and hope that they can push on in the New Year and bring us some much-needed success.

Our Academy continues to improve its football and educational standards thanks to John, Owen, Brad and many volunteers. My hope is that our youngsters and their parents will provide the foundation and growth for the club in future years. So too with the junior section, which has blossomed with the work of Gary, Tina and another army of volunteers. They have also made the Community Café the liveliest spot in Bradford and they all work extra hard when we put on very successful events like the recent Christmas tournament days. These greatly enhance the club’s reputation and help to spread the word about the excellent community work being done.

Behind the scenes we are indebted to the efforts of Keith to keep our finances straight, and to all those who volunteer their time to look after our supporters as they all have the club’s best interests and success at heart as do all those who continue to raise significant funds that are helpfully fed back into the club. Too many to list by name, but all fully invested for years in BPA.

We are delighted to have obtained the services of Peter Kenyon who has agreed to volunteer his services and experience as Commercial Director to help with improving our hospitality, getting new sponsorships and new deals to help the finances, using all his business contacts.

And finally, a big thank you to all our supporters without whom we would not exist. Let’s hope that the New Year brings us a string of great results and something to cheer about on the field.

I wish you all a great 2025.

Gareth

As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025, everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) would like to wish our fans, players, staff, and volunteers a very Happy New Year! 💚⚽

Thank you for your unwavering support, passion, and dedication throughout the past year. Together, we’ve shared incredible moments, both on and off the pitch, and we can’t wait to create even more in 2025!

Here’s to a year filled with success, growth, and plenty of cheers from the Green Army! Let’s keep pushing forward and showing what Bradford (Park Avenue) is all about.

🟢 Up the Avenue in 2025! 🟢

#HappyNewYear #GreenArmy #BPAFC #2025

Get ready, Green Army! The latest edition of Avenue, our matchday programme, is packed with everything you need to immerse yourself in all things Bradford (Park Avenue). Available for just £3 in the Clubhouse, this edition is brimming with exclusive content and insight from across the club.

Here’s what you can expect:

• From the Top: Updates and reflections from our directors, including Paul Armitage, and Sporting Director, Thomas McStravick, sharing their vision for the club.
• Manager’s Musings: Head Coach Craig Elliott gives his thoughts on recent performances.
• Opposition Insider: Dive into the history of today’s opponents, as we give you an in-depth look at who we’re up against.
• Commercial Direction: Meet our new volunteer Commercial Director, Pete Kenyon, and get the latest updates on our ambitious commercial plans.
• This Week in History: John Rhodes takes us back to 2022 with another throwback to a draw with Farsley Celtic.
• And Much More!: From the latest fixtures and results to player profiles, and behind-the-scenes news, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss out – grab your copy of Avenue in the Clubhouse and enjoy the game!

From everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue), we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! 💚⚽

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to thank our fans, players, staff, volunteers, and sponsors for your incredible support throughout the year. You are the heart of our club, and we couldn’t do it without you. 💪

Enjoy the festivities, stay safe, and we hope to see you tomorrow for our Boxing Day clash against Pontefract Collieries at Horsfall Community Stadium!

📅 Thursday, 26th December

⏰ Kick-Off: 3:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=8651

Here’s to more memories, more victories, and more Green Army spirit in 2025!

🟢 Up the Avenue! 🟢

Bradford (Park Avenue) suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals North Ferriby on Friday night, marking their second consecutive league loss and a frustrating blow to their play-off ambitions. The defeat leaves Avenue eighth in the Northern Premier League East Division, four points adrift of the play-off places as the Christmas period approaches.

The evening began on a disappointing note for Avenue, as right-back Kareem Hassan-Smith was forced off with an injury after just ten minutes, with Keenan Ferguson coming on to replace him. Despite the early setback, Bradford managed to carve out the first real chance of the game midway through the first half. A well-worked spell of possession ended with a thunderous effort that struck the woodwork, leaving the visitors agonizingly close to taking the lead. Minutes later, Bradford won a free kick in a dangerous position, but North Ferriby’s goalkeeper Ben Bottomley produced an excellent save to keep the scores level.

North Ferriby responded almost immediately, with Kieron Ceesay narrowly missing a floated ball into the box, but the forward would not be denied for long. In the 27th minute, Ceesay collected the ball in space and rifled it past Avenue’s goalkeeper Jack Hall to put the home side in front. Bradford pushed for an equalizer before the break, but Bottomley remained resolute, making another vital save to ensure his side went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.

The second half saw Avenue continue to press for a way back into the game. A brilliant ball across the face of the goal early on somehow evaded everyone in the box, while Bottomley was once again called into action to thwart a dangerous Avenue attack. North Ferriby came close to doubling their lead on several occasions, with one effort flying just wide and another forcing a smart save from Hall.

Bradford had their chances to level the game, with Paddy Sykes heading narrowly wide just after the hour mark and a late effort from six yards out sailing over the bar in what was arguably their best opportunity of the match. Despite a determined final push, Avenue could not find a way past Bottomley, who delivered a man-of-the-match performance to preserve North Ferriby’s slim advantage.

The hosts nearly sealed the win in the closing stages, with Ceesay almost doubling his tally on the counter-attack, only for a last-ditch clearance to deny him. However, North Ferriby did not need the second goal, as Ceesay’s first-half strike proved decisive. The win lifted North Ferriby into the play-off places, while Bradford will be left to reflect on missed chances and a growing gap to the top five.

Avenue will look to bounce back on Boxing Day when they return to Horsfall Community Stadium to face Yorkshire rivals Pontefract Collieries, who currently sit in 15th place.