shannon2007

If a 28 year old Scots striker called Jason Young calls on you, dont be put off by the fact he looks rubbish

(Although hes older than that now anyway).

Its a bit crappy research not to have the goalie in, or has he left them irl. I know they have (had) a yank?

retired_brittni10

American 'keeper is still there from my research, as is another one.

Jason Young eh?

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Wednesday 14th July 2004

Bradford Park Avenue 0-3 Welling United

Just fifty-three people turned up to see 'Avenue' fall to a disappointing defeat in their first pre-season game of the new campaign.

Conference South side Welling twice struck in the opening ten minutes of the first half through Lee Spiller and Phil Collins to go into the break coasting and increased their lead late in the second half through a Jamie Day penalty.

For 'Avenue' Allan Pearce and Ben Jones both went close in either half, but overall, it was a very disjointed performance and one that left debutant manager Jamie Waggett bemoaning a lack of preparation time as well as his strikers finishers.

Bradford PA: A Trialist, James Stansfield, Ryan Crossley, Adam Oldham,Dean Jones, Ben Cressey, Andrew Quinn, Neil Grayston, Danny Walsh, Allan Pearce, Ben Jones

The club also confirmed that David Jarrett (22-years-old) and Rob Campkin (33-years-old) had joined the club as scouts.

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Thursday 15th July 2004

Waggett makes first signing

Bradford (Park Avenue) today revealed they had captured the signing of nineteen-year-old Bradford City right back Craig Bentham on a one-year loan deal.

The youngster who is yet to make an appearance for his home town side was said to be extremely excited at the prospect of getting some first team experience.

Meanwhile, out-of-favour Sheffield Wednesday striker Jon Shaw, twenty, has rejected the chance to join 'Avenue', stating that he didn't want to leave the Owls and if he did then a move to this level would be extremely detrimental to his career.

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Friday 16th July 2004

Another Bantam comes aboard

Following the capture of Craig Bentham from Bradford City yesterday, 'Avenue' have now also concluded the signing of another one of their youngsters.

Nineteen-year-old striker Kevin Sanasy was said to be delighted at sealing a year-long-loan deal with the Avenue. Sanasy is renowned for his pace and aggression, which should make him an exciting player to watch in the Conference North this season. Sanasy has so far scored one goal in six appearances for his parent club.

His new manager said: "Kevin will give us another option up front. I'm delighted to have signed him and hope to bring in a couple of other players before the season starts."

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Saturday 17th July 2004

Third Bantam On Board

Following on from the capture of Sanasy and Bentham from Bradford City Jamie Waggett has today completed a third season long loan deal with League One side. The player Tom Kearney.

The 22-year-old defensive midfielder joined Bradford from Everton in 2001, but he has so far failed to make his mark, playing just twenty-six games so far. He said: "I'm glad to be getting the chance to show what I can do, even at this level."

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Sunday 18th July 2004

Bradford PA 2-2 Manchester City Reserves

A much improved Bradford Park Avenue take the blue side of Manchester all the way but have to settle for a draw.

Avenue began brightly but it was City who scored first through the impressive Lee Croft, on the half hour, but striker Kevin Sanasy, making his debut, soon hit back with a low drive from a pass by strike partner Allan Pearce before doubling his tally shortly before half-time with a sweetly struck half-volley from a long ball by Andrew Quinn to send Avenue into the break leading 2-1.

Almost straight from the restart Croft was again on the score sheet, curling home a twenty yard strike to equalise. It was to prove the final goal of the game but Avenue spurned several chances to regain the lead, whilst keeping City at bay.

Bradford PA: A Trialist; Craig Bentham, Ryan Crossley, Adam Oldham, James Stansfield; Andrew Quinn, Ben Cressey, Tom Kearney, Neil Grayston (c); Kevin Sanasy, Allan Pearce

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Wednesday 21st July 2004

Bradford PA 2-1 Newport County

Jamie Waggett saw his side win their first game in his third in charge as loan signing Kevin Sanasy again struck twice.

Sanasy had opened the scoring in the fortieth minute, heading home a Ryan Crossley cross to give Avenue a half time lead and then minutes after half-time collecting a pass from Allan Pearce to rifle home a second.

Midfielder Anthony Pulis pulled one back for Newport late on but the result was never really in doubt in what was an assured and confident display from the home team.

Although only a friendly the win came as something of a bonus what with Avenue fielding defender James Stansfield as their goalkeeper, such is the crisis at Horsfall Park.

Bradford PA: James Stansfield; Craig Bentham, Ryan Crossley, Adam Oldham, Dean Jones; Andrew Quinn, Ben Cressey, Tom Kearney, Neil Grayston (c); Kevin Sanasy, Allan Pearce

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Bradford & West Yorkshire Sport
Friday 23rd July 2004

Duo sign on

Bradford Park Avenue has added two more players to their squad with the signing of Derby County's Kristoffer Weckström and free agent Darren Kelly.

Weckström, a left winger with five caps for Finland's under 21 team looked to be set for a bright future with the Rams, but in recent years injuries have taken their toll and the youngster has fallen out of favour. The twenty-one year old said: "I'm delighted to be coming to the Horsfall Stadium and relishing the prospect of getting some first team football. I'm here for a year and I hope to get a taste for winning games whilst I'm here."

The signing of Weckström means Avenue have now filled their quota for players on season long loans.

Also joining the club was former Ipswich Town youngster Darren Kelly, twenty. The Irish goalkeeper had been set for a move back to his native country but didn't hesitate to agree a one year contract when Avenue offered him a deal.

Manager Jamie Waggett said: "I'm absolutely delighted to finally get a decent goalkeeper on board, at such a young age I hope Darren will grow as the club does. I see a bright future for him here, should he live up to his undoubted potential."

enjikari

Allan Pearce > *

I loved him last season before he left us (not literally mind )

Good start and good luck!