Legend Chilaka returns to Harrogate

National League North Harrogate Town have re-signed club legend Chib Chilaka from Bradford (Park Avenue). Chilaka is one of Harrogate’s greatest players having scored the winner in the famous 2012 FA Cup first round win at Torquay United, who were then a Football League club. Simon Weaver said: “Since leaving us he’s had a successful  read more→

Avenue finally name new head coach

National League North Bradford (Park Avenue) have finally appointed a new head coach, almost two months after the season ended. Alex Meechan will operate as head coach under director of football Terry Dolan. Meechan was Darren Edmondson’s assistant during the final few months of the season. “It’s an exciting opportunity for me,” Meechan said. “I know  read more→

Dolan becomes BPA director of football

National League North Bradford (Park Avenue) hope to appoint their new manager in the next seven days. The club have also confirmed that Terry Dolan has been made their director of football. Dolan was already on the board of directors. The former Bradford City manager, who started his playing career with Avenue, will be developing  read more→

Star man King leaves Park Avenue

National League North Player of the year Craig King has become the latest player to leave manager-less Bradford (Park Avenue). King has joined Class of ’92 outfit Salford City, who will be playing against Avenue next season. The midfielder joined Avenue from Buxton in January 2015 and immediately became a fans’ favourite. Since the end  read more→

No news yet on who will lead Avenue

National League North Bradford (Park Avenue) have asked for patience as the wait for the announcement about who will be managing them next season continues. Fans have been venting their anger on the Avenue supporters’ forum as the club have to yet to appoint a manager. Former Barrow boss Darren Edmondson finished the season in  read more→

Avenue retain the West Riding Cup

West Riding County Cup Bradford (Park Avenue) 3-2 Harrogate Town Bradford (Park Avenue) won the West Riding County Cup for a second consecutive season after defeating Harrogate Town at Valley Parade. It ended up being a double celebration for Avenue with results in the league going their way meaning they will not be relegated from  read more→

What a difference a week makes

National League North Bradford (Park Avenue) 3-1 Harrogate Town A week ago Bradford (Park Avenue) fans were worried about relegation. Now after two wins in less than seven days, the table looks a lot better. Avenue sit eight points clear of the drop zone with games-in-hand on the teams around them and more performances like  read more→

Howard Webb to visit The Avenue

National League North World Cup final referee and Northern League Counties East League president Howard Webb is visiting Bradford (Park Avenue). The evening with Webb takes place on Friday 8th April at Avenue’s Horsfall Stadium social club at 7pm. Tickets cost £12, which includes a pie’n’peas supper. Avenue fan and legendary football commentator John Helm will  read more→

Aquaforce grab Potts at last minute

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce Craig Elliott concluded a busy deadline day with the loan signing of Michael Potts from Bradford (Park Avenue). Elliott got the deal done in time before the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup quarter-finals victory over North Gawber. Aquaforce won 2-1 thanks to a double from Gavin Allott.  read more→

Edmondson replaces Drury at Avenue

National League North Bradford (Park Avenue) have parted company with manager Martin Drury and his assistant Jamie Price. Former Workington and Barrow boss Darren Edmondson will take over on a caretaker basis until the end of the season. Edmondson has a solid pedigree having guided Barrow to the National League North title last season. Drury  read more→