Pivotal weekend for Avenue – Bower

National North “Pivotal” is how Mark Bower describes a massive weekend for Bradford (Park Avenue) who could take a giant leap towards safety. Horsfall Stadium is the setting for two huge fixtures, beginning with the six-pointer with arch rivals and basement side Farsley Celtic tomorrow. Avenue then host Leamington on Monday night and Bower is  read more→

Bower hopes Avenue can continue good form

National North  January was a success for Bradford (Park Avenue) so Mark Bower is hoping his men kick on during February. Three wins – against Chester, Kettering Town and York City – out of six has created a handy seven-point buffer between them and basement side Farsley Celtic. Avenue occupy 17th spot but Bower is  read more→

Avenue boss hopes new signings are imminent

National North  Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower hopes the arrival of a trio of new signings is imminent. Avenue have been down to bare bones in recent weeks, forcing them to seek reinforcements for the squad. The Avenue chief is hopeful at least one will be signed in time for Saturday’s home clash with  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→

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→

Avenue boss targets upset in derby clash with Halifax

FA Trophy Third Round  Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower is targeting “a big upset” in the unmissable West Yorkshire derby with FC Halifax Town at Horsfall Stadium on Saturday. National North outfit Avenue face a David versus Goliath contest with local rivals FC Halifax Town who are riding a crest of a wave after  read more→

Avenue re-appoint Bower

Bradford (Park Avenue) have persuaded Mark Bower to return as manager, six months after he left the club by mutual consent. The reappointment completes six months of utter chaos at Horsfall Stadium which began with the exit of Bower. Rookie Garry Thompson replaced him, but was gone after the first two National North matches of  read more→

Reduced admission for Cup replay

Emirates FA Cup You can watch Bradford (Park Avenue)’s third qualifying round replay with Harrogate Town at Horsfall Stadium tonight (Monday) at a reduced admission prices. Adults are now being charged £8, OAPs £5, students £3 and children £2. The local derby is set to be a cracker after a pulsating encounter on Saturday at  read more→

Avenue appoint Bower as new boss

National League North Bradford (Park Avenue) have finally confirmed former Guiseley boss Mark Bower as their new manager. Bower was the hot favourite for the post which became vacant after Alex Meechan was sacked on Monday afternoon. The ex-Bradford City captain was manager of Guiseley for three years. During his time at Nethermoor, he got them  read more→