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→
National North
Avenue need to look local and into the past
The 2018/19 season goes from bad to worse for Bradford (Park Avenue). Two 5-0 defeats started the campaign and led to the sacking of rookie manager Garry Thompson. In came interim boss Marcus Law. Results improved initially, but have now deteriorated to the extent that they were embarrassingly annihilated 8-0 by Brackley Town – one read more→
Defender McGowan joins Frickley
Frickley Athletic have bolstered their defence with the signing of Brad McGowan from National North side Boston United. It is a positive signing by new manager Dave Frecklington whose side have yet to win a league game this season. Frecklington said: “I’m really pleased to get Brad over the line this afternoon. As soon as read more→
Avenue fans to get chance to remember good times
Bradford (Park Avenue) fans will get a chance to remember the good times as part of a three-day beer festival at Horsfall Stadium. Avenue fans are having quite a traumatic time at the moment as poor decision-making in the summer has led to them sitting near the foot of the National North table. But they read more→
Avenue appoint Law as interim boss
Bradford (Park Avenue) have named former Kettering Town, Tamworth and Barwell boss Marcus Law as their interim manager. Law will hold the fort as Avenue contemplate who will be the long-term replacement for the sacked Garry Thompson. Thompson was shown the door following successive 5-0 defeats in the opening two National North matches. Law, who read more→
Avenue sack manager after two 5-0 defeats
Bradford (Park Avenue) have sacked player/manager Garry Thompson following the club’s disastrous opening two games in the National North. Avenue began the new campaign with a 5-0 thrashing at Curzon Ashton, followed by the defeat by the same score-line at home to local neighbours Guiseley on Tuesday night. His assistant Shaun Gardner has also left. read more→