Loan striker returns to Avenue

National North Striker Rob Guilfoyle has returned to Bradford (Park Avenue) after his successful loan spell with Pontefract Collieries ended. Guilfoyle joined the Colls in November and he scored some important goals as the club’s form improved dramatically. His most notable contribution was his double on his debut against Hebburn Town. Avenue manager Mark Bower  read more→

Avenue secure ‘keeper for rest of the season

National North  Bradford (Park Avenue) have tied down goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy for the rest of the season. Sykes-Kenworthy has impressed for Avenue since joining the club in early December. The young stopper previously belonged to Boston United, Derby County and Bradford City. Avenue have moved quickly to secure him following some brilliant displays. Heading out  read more→

Poor first half costs Avenue

National North  Bradford (Park Avenue) 2-4 Gateshead  A bad first half ultimately condemned Bradford (Park Avenue) to their defeat to high-flying Gateshead. Former Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson’s side raced out of the blocks and seemingly had the game sown up by half-time. Just four minutes had gone when Paul Blackett fired Gateshead ahead. Adam  read more→

Halifax go top while Avenue pick up crucial win

National League Round-Up FC Halifax Town went top of the National League after storming past Eastleigh in a 4-0 win at The Shay. Jordan Slew’s double was the centre-piece as Pete Wild’s side climbed above Chesterfield who were busy in FA Cup third round action at Premier League giants Chelsea. Slew pounced on a mistake  read more→

Familiar face returns to Avenue

National North  Mark Bower has strengthened his defence at Bradford (Park Avenue) with a familiar face. Left-back Akeem Hinds has arrived from Buxton and could be involved in this afternoon’s clash with Chester FC at Horsfall Stadium,. He has been given a short term deal. Hinds previously spent time on loan with Avenue on loan  read more→

Avenue keep one loanee

National North  Bradford (Park Avenue) have kept hold of one of their loanees but another has gone back to his parent club. Reece Staunton has returned to Bradford City following the expiry of his loan deal. However, Frankie Maguire’s loan spell from Sheffield United has been extended until the end of the season. The news  read more→

Avenue’s trip to York postponed

National North Bradford (Park Avenue)’s trip to York City on Sunday has been postponed. Avenue had several players missing at Guiseley due to covid and it appears more are now isolating. In a statement, Avenue said: “We can confirm that tomorrow’s (02/01/22) game versus York has been postponed due to a Covid event at the  read more→

Bower expects Avenue to face huge challenge at York

National North  Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower has warned his players to expect another almighty challenge at York City on Sunday. Avenue face John Askey’s side who are now knocking on the door of the play-offs after a poor start to the season and Bower admits his men go to the LNER Community Stadium  read more→

National League Round-Up

National League  FC Halifax Town were just minutes away from becoming the outright leaders of the National League. A scrambled late goal rescued a 1-1 draw for joint leaders Chesterfield who are top on goals difference. Matty Warburton’s early goal – a strike from the edge of the penalty area – had put Halifax on  read more→

Yorkshire derbies off due to snow

National North  Snow has caused the postponement of the two Yorkshire derbies in the National North. Bradford (Park Avenue)’s clash with York City at Horsfall Stadium and Farsley Celtic’s visit of Guiseley were both hit by the overnight snow. It is a huge blow for both home clubs as they were expecting money-spinning days due  read more→