Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Kevin Keegan won 63 caps for England between 1972 and 1982, but before then he starred in the Fourth Division for Scunthorpe.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Bradford say goodbye to home comforts against late Kevin Keegan

Louie Chorlton's goal earns Avenue victory last night

Louie Chorlton's goal earns Avenue victory last night

Bradford City AFC

Avenue earn bragging rights with win over youthful Bantams

Bradford (Park Avenue) are going into the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign having lost the play-off final last season.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are going into the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign having lost the play-off final last season.

Bradford City AFC

Avenue offer tempting deal at Bantams match tonight

Bill Shankly went on to manage Liverpool with great distinction, but he was at Huddersfield before then, where he brought through young forward Les Massie.

Bill Shankly went on to manage Liverpool with great distinction, but he was at Huddersfield before then, where he brought through young forward Les Massie.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Shankly and Revie influence at Bradford as summer takes shape

Tom McStravick has performed a number of roles over the years at Avenue, including caretaker boss, but as sporting and executive director now, he has an important role in overseeing a change of ownership.

Tom McStravick has performed a number of roles over the years at Avenue, including caretaker boss, but as sporting and executive director now, he has an important role in overseeing a change of ownership.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Seismic Bradford owner change 'exciting moment for club with enormous potential'

Avenue are looking to reach the next level, after losing the Northern Premier League East Division play-off final last season.

Avenue are looking to reach the next level, after losing the Northern Premier League East Division play-off final last season.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue up for sale after 12 years as Bradford born businessman stepping down

Former Derby and England striker Kevin Hector is one of Avenue's greatest ever players, with many fans still able to recall him fondly.

Former Derby and England striker Kevin Hector is one of Avenue's greatest ever players, with many fans still able to recall him fondly.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue launching huge club project at Bradford Heritage Festival

Ben Andreucci (yellow and black) made his mark after joining Avenue in January from Cleethorpes Town and he hit the ground running last night.

Ben Andreucci (yellow and black) made his mark after joining Avenue in January from Cleethorpes Town and he hit the ground running last night.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue see off Sheffield as Andreucci admits 'it still hurts'

Marcus Carver (left) is back for Avenue, the prolific striker having come close to scoring here during May's play-off final against Emley.

Marcus Carver (left) is back for Avenue, the prolific striker having come close to scoring here during May's play-off final against Emley.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

"Fresh start" for Avenue as free friendly gets them going after play-off agony

Craig Large (right) and Tara Nolan (left) have both joined Avenue ahead of the new season.

Craig Large (right) and Tara Nolan (left) have both joined Avenue ahead of the new season.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue appoint former Oldham and Leeds staff to key roles at club

Formerly in charge of Eccleshill and Liversedge, Ryan Toulson will be Bradford (Park Avenue)'s assistant manager for 2026/27.

Formerly in charge of Eccleshill and Liversedge, Ryan Toulson will be Bradford (Park Avenue)'s assistant manager for 2026/27.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue stalwart Toulson named assistant as Bradford derbies due in FA Cup

Ian Cooper played in that Bantams and Motherwell friendly, but it took place a week later than originally planned.

Ian Cooper played in that Bantams and Motherwell friendly, but it took place a week later than originally planned.

Bradford City AFC

NOSTALGIA: Avenue fall foul on fixture front after trying to avoid Bantams clash

Neil Redfearn briefly returned to the Bantams in 2023 as an academy coach, over two decades after leaving the club as a player.

Neil Redfearn briefly returned to the Bantams in 2023 as an academy coach, over two decades after leaving the club as a player.

Bradford City AFC

Former Bantams and Avenue player saves life of famous partner's mum

Brad Abbott (right) playing for Boston against York City in National League North.

Brad Abbott (right) playing for Boston against York City in National League North.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce promotion winner Abbott as Hall goes to neighbours Guiseley

Terry Oldfield played cricket in Bradford while also serving Park Avenue, but he was not here for long.

Terry Oldfield played cricket in Bradford while also serving Park Avenue, but he was not here for long.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

HISTORY: 'The first Ian Botham'... ex-Somerset and Football League ace quits Bradford

Adriano Moke (left) during Avenue's 1-1 draw with champions Redcar back in March.

Adriano Moke (left) during Avenue's 1-1 draw with champions Redcar back in March.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Experienced Moke aiming for third time lucky after signing new Avenue deal

Jake Beesley scored 20 goals in 42 games for Bradford (Park Avenue)

Jake Beesley scored 20 goals in 42 games for Bradford (Park Avenue)

Bradford City AFC

Avenue education got ball rolling for Bantams striker Beesley

Charlie Winfield (right) in action for Avenue during a win at Grimsby Borough in April that was instrumental in his side making the play-offs.

Charlie Winfield (right) in action for Avenue during a win at Grimsby Borough in April that was instrumental in his side making the play-offs.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue reveal more major retention news as Winfield and Ekpolo choose to stay

Robbie Fox (left) and Jake Thompson (right) pose in the new Avenue shirts for the 2026/27 season.

Robbie Fox (left) and Jake Thompson (right) pose in the new Avenue shirts for the 2026/27 season.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce double signing with difference in huge statement for next season

Connor Shanks (left) celebrates scoring late on during a dramatic win against Blyth Spartans in December.

Connor Shanks (left) celebrates scoring late on during a dramatic win against Blyth Spartans in December.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Former Bantams prospect Shanks staying put as he looks to add to Avenue century

Adam Haw (left) challenges for the ball during the play-off final earlier this month.

Adam Haw (left) challenges for the ball during the play-off final earlier this month.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce three retentions in three days as Horsfall club keep busy

Declan Lambton tries to beat Jameel Ible to the ball during Emley's 1-1 draw at Bradford (Park Avenue) back in August.

Declan Lambton tries to beat Jameel Ible to the ball during Emley's 1-1 draw at Bradford (Park Avenue) back in August.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue snap up boyhood fan and experienced defender in big double swoop

Johnny Crossan (right) playing for Sunderland against Portsmouth in 1963, with the inside forward helping the Wearsiders to promotion shortly afterwards.

Johnny Crossan (right) playing for Sunderland against Portsmouth in 1963, with the inside forward helping the Wearsiders to promotion shortly afterwards.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Crossan on Avenue radar after shocking and unique career in game

Kareem Hassan-Smith gets plenty of assists marauding down the right wing.

Kareem Hassan-Smith gets plenty of assists marauding down the right wing.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue happy as Hassan-Smith signs new deal but stalwart Ellis hangs up boots

Ben Andreucci (left) celebrates his brilliant winner in the play-off semi-final at the end of last month, but heartbreak was to follow for Avenue just days later.

Ben Andreucci (left) celebrates his brilliant winner in the play-off semi-final at the end of last month, but heartbreak was to follow for Avenue just days later.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Forwards focused on promotion as Avenue announce double retention

Stockport County will play in next Sunday's League One play-off final, but it was players like Scott Duxbury (right) who got them out of their lowest ebb with promotion from National League North in 2018-19.

Stockport County will play in next Sunday's League One play-off final, but it was players like Scott Duxbury (right) who got them out of their lowest ebb with promotion from National League North in 2018-19.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Former Stockport star joins Avenue as prolific striker Carver signs new deal

Jameel Ible (17) played 37 league games last season

Jameel Ible (17) played 37 league games last season

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Elliott delighted as key defender signs new Avenue deal

Bradford (Park Avenue) won their semi at Matlock, only to fall short on penalties in the final.

Bradford (Park Avenue) won their semi at Matlock, only to fall short on penalties in the final.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue eye two promotions in three years as appointment of ex-RFL man surprising

Prince Ekpolo (left) was brilliant for Avenue in the run-in, as they won five successive games to reach the play-off final, but he and his team-mates could not quite get over the line against Emley.

Prince Ekpolo (left) was brilliant for Avenue in the run-in, as they won five successive games to reach the play-off final, but he and his team-mates could not quite get over the line against Emley.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue boss hopes to repeat pain to promotion trick with play-off agony as fuel

Adam Haw (left) was one of four Avenue players to score in the penalty shootout, but Jak McCourt's miss proved fatal.

Adam Haw (left) was one of four Avenue players to score in the penalty shootout, but Jak McCourt's miss proved fatal.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Ten-man Avenue agonisingly lose cagey play-off final on penalties

Mark Beevers' towering presence in the heart of Avenue's defence on Tuesday night was instrumental in them reaching today's play-off final.

Mark Beevers' towering presence in the heart of Avenue's defence on Tuesday night was instrumental in them reaching today's play-off final.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

League One promotion expert Beevers believes Avenue effort arguably even greater

Marcus Carver (right) couldn't find the net in this goalless draw at Matlock on the opening day, but he scored there when it really mattered last night.

Marcus Carver (right) couldn't find the net in this goalless draw at Matlock on the opening day, but he scored there when it really mattered last night.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Amazing Avenue stand on brink of promotion after stunning win in play-off semi

Craig Elliott loves being Avenue's manager and he is hungry to continue at the club.

Craig Elliott loves being Avenue's manager and he is hungry to continue at the club.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce new deal for manager ahead of pivotal play-off semi-final

Louie Chorlton (7) cracks home what turned out to be Avenue's winner on Saturday afternoon.

Louie Chorlton (7) cracks home what turned out to be Avenue's winner on Saturday afternoon.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue book play-off spot with nerve-shredding win at Ossett on final day

Shanks hits the post on Saturday

Shanks hits the post on Saturday

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue claim vital three points in play-off hunt

$Mark Beevers (second left) scored in Avenue's win at Pontefract earlier in the season, but Collieries won the reverse fixture at Horsfall, with the pair now looking set to battle it out for the final play-off spot.$ $Mark Beevers (second left) scored in Avenue's win at Pontefract earlier in the season, but Collieries won the reverse fixture at Horsfall, with the pair now looking set to battle it out for the final play-off spot.$

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue skipper Beevers loves thrill of chase as he recalls scary Bolton wobble

Luke Parkin (11) puts Avenue ahead on Saturday with a fabulous finish.

Luke Parkin (11) puts Avenue ahead on Saturday with a fabulous finish.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue point off play-offs after gutsy win in Grimsby as race going down to wire

David Lawson was Everton's keeper during their run to the League Cup final in 1976-77, instrumental in this 2-1 aggregate win over Bolton in the semis.

David Lawson was Everton's keeper during their run to the League Cup final in 1976-77, instrumental in this 2-1 aggregate win over Bolton in the semis.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Young Bradford talent soon becomes most expensive British keeper ever

Billy Whaite scored his first Avenue goal as they hammered Brighouse yesterday.

Billy Whaite scored his first Avenue goal as they hammered Brighouse yesterday.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue give fans Easter treat as eight-goal haul at Horsfall keeps hopes alive

Luke Parkin (l) cracked an early strike off the bar, with Avenue made to pay late on.

Luke Parkin (l) cracked an early strike off the bar, with Avenue made to pay late on.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue dealt devastating Dunston blow as first-half dominance counts for nothing

Avenue won 2-0 at Brighouse on New Year's Day, but they need to beat them again now.

Avenue won 2-0 at Brighouse on New Year's Day, but they need to beat them again now.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Seismic Saturday for promotion-chasing Avenue 'must be part of Easter double'

Mick Fleming leads Avenue out for their final game at Valley Parade in May 1974, scoring the only goal himself in a 1-0 win over Great Harwood.

Mick Fleming leads Avenue out for their final game at Valley Parade in May 1974, scoring the only goal himself in a 1-0 win over Great Harwood.

Bradford City AFC

NOSTALGIA: Bradford hoping Park Avenue sale and Valley Parade move saves club

Kareem Hassan-Smith has chipped in with some key assists and goals this season, but his most important contribution yet came on Saturday against Hallam.

Kareem Hassan-Smith has chipped in with some key assists and goals this season, but his most important contribution yet came on Saturday against Hallam.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue point off play-offs as Hassan-Smith sees off Hallam on tense afternoon

Josh Ashman (second right) is back at Avenue as they try to finish in the top five of the Northern Premier League East Division, which would seal them a play-off spot.

Josh Ashman (second right) is back at Avenue as they try to finish in the top five of the Northern Premier League East Division, which would seal them a play-off spot.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Ashman recalled by Avenue ahead of massive end of season run-in

John Hardie's outstanding late save sealed a 1-0 win for Avenue over Halifax in the pair's derby 59 years ago today.

John Hardie's outstanding late save sealed a 1-0 win for Avenue over Halifax in the pair's derby 59 years ago today.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Ham and Hardie heroics help Avenue avoid unwanted record on derby day

Kareem Hassan-Smith was named as Avenue's man of the match against Redcar, the winger superb on Saturday afternoon against the best side in the league.

Kareem Hassan-Smith was named as Avenue's man of the match against Redcar, the winger superb on Saturday afternoon against the best side in the league.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue show fight as precious point against leaders keeps promotion hunt alive

Adriano Moke (on the ball) scored with a fine strike, his first goal of the season, but it was not enough for Avenue to get anything from Heaton Stannington.

Adriano Moke (on the ball) scored with a fine strike, his first goal of the season, but it was not enough for Avenue to get anything from Heaton Stannington.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue slip up at Stan as play-off quest becomes harder again

Albert Bradley played in this memorable FA Cup tie, which saw Third Division North side Southport (defending here) dump top-flight Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup.

Albert Bradley played in this memorable FA Cup tie, which saw Third Division North side Southport (defending here) dump top-flight Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Avenue ace who boxed and lost finger in World War breaks leg in game

Marcus Carver was not at his prolific best, missing a couple of good chances at Garforth.

Marcus Carver was not at his prolific best, missing a couple of good chances at Garforth.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Dire derby day for Avenue at Garforth hurts play-off hopes

Bradford (Park Avenue) play their last home Football League game in April 1970.

Bradford (Park Avenue) play their last home Football League game in April 1970.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Avenue disaster at St George's Hall as Derby duo reject club

Connor Shanks (centre) has scored three league goals this season, all of them coming at Horsfall, so he will be looking to get off the mark on the road this afternoon.

Connor Shanks (centre) has scored three league goals this season, all of them coming at Horsfall, so he will be looking to get off the mark on the road this afternoon.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Shanks prioritises 'points over performances' as Avenue play-off fight continues

A 'meaty' strike from Adam Haw seals a 2-0 home win for Bradford (Park Avenue) against Blyth Town last month.

A 'meaty' strike from Adam Haw seals a 2-0 home win for Bradford (Park Avenue) against Blyth Town last month.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

WATCH: Historic Clayton butchers strikes 'meaty' Bradford (Park Avenue) deal

Maison Campbell is only 22, but he is already a commanding presence between the sticks.

Maison Campbell is only 22, but he is already a commanding presence between the sticks.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue cheer as impressive Scunthorpe loanee staying put until end of season

Ben Andreucci wrapped up Avenue's victory on Saturday, which ensured they retained their spot in the play-offs.

Ben Andreucci wrapped up Avenue's victory on Saturday, which ensured they retained their spot in the play-offs.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue attackers shine against Newton Aycliffe but keeper heroics key to victory