CAMPION & LIVERSEDGE – PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES

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We are delighted to announce two of our away pre-season fixtures as Campion AFC and Liversedge FC

We make the trip to Campion on Tuesday 11th July, with Kick Off scheduled for 7:45pm at Scotchman Road. 

Campion are set for a great season following their promotion from Division One of the Northern Counties East League. 

They also won the 22/23 Yorkshire Cup, along with the 22/23 West Riding Senior County Cup.

As for Liversedge, the match will take place on 5th August, Kick Off scheduled for 3pm at the Clayborn Ground.

We visit Sedge following their relegation to the Northern Premier League – Division 1 East.

Former Park Avenue Player-Coach Ryan Toulson recently put pen to paper with Liversedge, signing a deal to join Jonathan Rimmington in the management.

ODUNSTON TO STAY AT AVENUE! 

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We are thrilled to announce the re-signing of talented right-back Lucas Odunston!

Lucas originally joined the club in August 2021, and agreed terms today on a new one-year deal to keep him at the Horsfall for the 2023/24 Season.

Odunston’s journey with Bradford (Park Avenue) began two years ago when he made the move from Hull u21s. Since then, he has demonstrated tremendous growth and dedication on the field, making 29 appearances in his first season (21/22), followed by 38 in the 22/23 Season 

Prior to his time with Hull, Lucas showcased his talents as a promising young player at Leeds u18s side, where he honed his skills and developed a strong footballing foundation.

Mark Bower was equally happy with the signing, saying this; 

“Great to get Lucas over the line, he’s been a fantastic player over the last 2 seasons, and when away from injury he is often one of our best. His attitude on and off the pitch has been brilliant and he can really become a role model for the younger players in the squad.” 

An interview with Lucas will be posted on Friday, so stay tuned to our Socials!

MR SCRATCHINGS BACK FOR YEAR 2!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC is delighted to announce the renewal of its sponsorship agreement with Mr Scratchings for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. 

This marks the second consecutive year of partnership between the beloved local snack company and the football club, with Mr Scratchings’ logo prominently displayed on the back of the playing shirt.

The extension of the sponsorship deal reflects the strong and mutually beneficial relationship that has been established between Mr Scratchings and Bradford (Park Avenue). The continued support from Mr Scratchings demonstrates their commitment to the local community and their belief in the club’s vision and potential.

Club Secretary Calum Cullen, expressed his gratitude to Mr Scratchings for their continued support. 

“We are delighted that Mr Scratchings will be continuing as our sponsor for the back of the playing shirt in the upcoming season. Their commitment to our club is invaluable, and we appreciate their belief in our ambitions. The partnership has been fantastic for both parties, and we are excited to continue working together to achieve our goals.”

BLACKPOOL – PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES

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We are delighted to announce more details of our pre season schedule.

On Friday 28th July we will take on a Blackpool XI at the Horsfall Community Stadium with a 7:30 KO.

Blackpool visit us following their relegation to League One.

Our first recorded match against Blackpool took place on 1st January 1909, where we took a 4-3 win in the old Division Two.

Our last recorded match against the Seasiders was on 30th January 1937, where Blackpool took a 6-0 win in the old Division Two.

Further details around the game will be released in due course