Akif Khan appointed Assistant Manager for the Mens 1st Team.

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We are delighted to announce Akif Khan has joined our Mens first team coaching staff. Akif will assist manager Ishy with all team affairs.

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Akif brings years of experience of the adult game to the role. He created and built up Toller FC, taking them all the way to the top of amateur football.

After a decade in the game, he has sought a new challenge with Bradford United. His passion and desire hasn’t decreased despite all the years in the game. His knowledge of local players is vast and his abilities will be vital for the club as they move into a new era.

Akif had this to say on his appointment – “it was an opportunity too good to miss out on. After lengthy talks with Technical Director, Mani, it was a no brainer. I believe we can build something special here. The opportunities that are available for local players are something I have never seen in the area before.”

We’re raising money in memory of our Sami

As many of you may be aware, we recently lost one of our players Sami Ahmed to a tragic rock climbing accident in the Lake District.

In remembrance of Sami, Phoenix FC are raising money (Sadaqah Jariya) to be used for charitable cause(s) of his families choice.

Details of the just giving page can be found here https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/samiahmed

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Ishfaq Hussain is appointed new Men’s 1st team manager.

We are happy to announce Ishfaq Hussain as our new Mens first team manager. Ishy, as he is affectionately known, is a UEFA A License manager who has coached and managed at various professional academies and clubs. His most recent role was with semi-pro club Albion Sports as manager.

Ishy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role and is excited to start working with players. He has already identified a number of key transfer targets to strengthen the squad.

Ishy had this to say – “I have worked closely with the club for a number of years now and know exactly how ambitious the club is. Once I was approached by the club, I knew I wanted to be a part of the next step in the project.”

In the last 24 months, Ishy has worked very closely with the next generation of stars at the club. He has built the entire youth structure as well as developing an exciting playing philosophy with our U18s through to our U23s. The foundation at the club is strong and, with Ishy’s experience, he knows exactly which youth players deserve the opportunity to step up into the first team.

Alongside coaching the players, Ishy has been mentoring the junior coaches at the club. He has been developing coaches to help them take the next step in their coaching badges. Eight coaches have started the new UEFA C Licence under his role as FA Coach Mentor.

 

 

Rio Grande becomes Headline Sponsor for Phoenix Awards

We are pleased to announce Rio Grande Bradford as the headline sponsors for the Phoenix Awards 2022. The event will also be held at Rio Grande, increasing the number of tickets available.

They will be providing a 6 course meal to all attendees.

Rio Grande is a premium hospitality venue and offer two suites, complete with a dance floor and theatre stage that can be decorated according to your requirements and can easily accommodate up to 700 people.

Get in touch with them for your next event.

https://www.rio-grande.co.uk/

For further information regarding awards presentation, click the link below:

https://phoenixfc.uk/portfolio-item/awards/

To purchase tickets, click the link below:

www.phoenixfc.uk/product/awards2022/

 

Sponsor our Awards Evening

You may have seen details for our end of season awards event being held at Bradford City football stadium on the 29th of May. We are looking for sponsors to support the event. There will be over 500 attendees at the event, making it a perfect opportunity to promote your business or organisation. At Phoenix FC we have a number of Sponsorship Packages available to local businesses and organisations.

Whether your objective is to promote your business or organisation to a new audience, advertise a local service to our community, or launch a new product, we have a range of packages across all budgets that can help achieve your aims.

Contact us NOW for further details on how you can support our awards ceremony this year. You can fill the form in at the link below or drop us a text on 07756 769864, and a member of our team will contact you.

Phoenix FC surprise Supreme division Alwoodley in League Cup

Phoenix Firsts scored 8 against Supreme Division side Alwoodley this afternoon in the league cup.

Phoenix started fast and intense going 2-0 up shortly after kick off. Phoenix FC took control of the ball for the rest of the half not allowing Alwoodley any space or time.

Second half Phoenix continued with their intensity and discipline to put the game to bed with goals in quick succession. A couple of goals from kick off and a penalty gave Alwoodley some hope but Phoenix put the game to bed with a couple of late goals themselves to end the game 8-3.

A great start to the cup run for Phoenix!

Goals:
Attaur x2
Mo x2
Zaid x2
Lamin
Touray

Assists:
Lamin x2
Mo x2
Attaur
Arsalan
Waleed
Zaid

Phoenix Firsts take 3 points away to Collegians

Phoenix FC beat Coleagians 2-1 this week in a game they dominated the ball but failed to capitalise on a flurry of chances.

Going 2-0 up early with goals from Attaur and Zaid by some brilliant build up play it looked like Phoenix would put the game to bed early.

Collegians got back into the game with a goal just before half time. Phoenix continued to dominate possession and create chances but failed to convert anything in the second half.

A much improved defensive display from the team kept Collegians frustrated throughout the second half eventually turning the game into a hard fought victory. Most importantly another 3 points to the tally for our firsts.

Goals:
Attaur
Zaid

Assists:
Mo Sadiq x2

Phoenix FC continue to look to add to both our adult sides. If you wish like to have a trial with the Phoenix, register at the link below.

www.phoenixfc.uk/trial

Kash the hero as Phoenix Under 23’s win again

Following last weeks impressive win; the under 23s looked to make it 2 in a row.

The message was clear, let’s start fast and keep moving the ball & that’s what we did with Anas Najeh taking it upon himself to pick up his first goal of the season with a nice tidy finish 2 minutes in. 1-0 Phoenix.

There’s the saying 1 brings 2, that came to fruition on this occasion as the opposition couldn’t come to terms with our energy and precise passing resulting in Musa grabbing his 4th in 2 games. The rest of the half had similar patterns without a goal to show for it.

At half time the team recognised the importance of the next goal; we get it the games over. Unfortunately for us, the opposition scored first. This resulted in the next 20-25 minutes being really cagey with neither side creating anything of note.

Then as the game came closer to the full time whistle. A Phoenix defender decided it was a good idea fouling the Ealandians striker in the penalty box resulting in the referee pointing to the spot. As Phoenix were holding onto the razor thin 2-1 lead all eyes were on Kashif Tahir as he had the chance to repeat his heroics in the Bradford Summer Cup final. The penalty taker steps up and its SAVED as Kash dives to his left and gathers the penalty saving Phoenix from dropping a vital two points.

5 minutes later; Husayn capitalised on the Phoenix momentum; making the game 3-1. Moments later, Phoenix were in once again; this time Musa went around the keeper and was brought down; Penalty! Who steps up, KASH! He’s saved a penalty but can he score one? Of course he can, as he slots the penalty into the top left corner like a number 9 leaving the keeper no chance.

UA x UP

Phoenix FC pick up the W on Derby Day

Phoenix FC firsts won their first ever derby fixture vs an experienced Premier division team, St Bedes.

Phoenix started the game strong with a few chances early on eventually taking the lead with Attaur converting a rebound.

Phoenix continued to dominate the ball but could not convert their chances in the first half, coming in at half time with a 3-1 lead.

A goal fest second half started with
Phoenix adding a 4th to their day. St Bedes showed their experience of being in this division for years and gave Phoenix a lesson not to take the foot off the pedal at this level. A couple of quick goals meant Phoenix had to find their rhythm again. Phoenix bagged a 5th but St Bedes replied with one of their own in the final minutes of the game, ending a dramatic game at 5-4.

Manager Zaf was disappointed with the missed chances but was full of praise with the graft put in by the boys despite some scares. A good first derby day win for the lads!

Goals:
Attaur x2
Lamin x2
Zaid

Assists:
Mo
Lamin
Arsalan
Attaur
Alieu

Phoenix FC continue to look to add to both our adult sides. If you wish like to have a trial with the Phoenix, register at the link below.

http://www.phoenixfc.uk/trial

Phoenix FC bounce back with a 10-4 victory

Phoenix FC got back to winning ways this week with a dominant performance over Wibsey.

A shaky start to the game going 1-0 down. Attaur equalised early with Mo putting Phoenix 2-1 up with a wonderful 30 yard strike applauded by all in attendance.

Phoenix took charge after this with some flowing football and despite some consolation goals, Phoenix FC ended the game on top.

10 goals today with Lamin, Alieu and Dillion all on the scoresheet on debut will definitely help the boys confidence going forward.

Goals:
Attaur x4
Mo x2
Dillon x2
Lamin
Alieu

Assists:
Malamin x3
Mo x2
Zaid x2
Lamin
Touray
Alieu