Former Bulls owner and notable Bradford figure joins Park Avenue
Bradford (Park Avenue) have confirmed that Omar Khan has joined the Board of Directors.
The 66-year-old has been a regular visitor to Horsfall this season, and has agreed to join Gareth Roberts, Paul Armitage, David Little and Gerry Sutcliffe in the boardroom with immediate effect.
The business entrepreneur is known for his work in Bradford, from opening his famous eponymous restaurant in 1984 to raising money for the T&A South Asian Earthquake Appeal.
Khan has also demonstrated his commitment to community initiatives with 'OK in the Community'.
This project has helped support those with SEN, mental health issues and young unemployed people.
This work aligns closely with the work of the Bradford (Park Avenue) Foundation, which is sure to benefit from this exciting development at the club.
Khan has previous with sport in Bradford, having owned Bulls from 2012 to 2013.
Omar Khan (right) purchased the Bulls in 2012 with help from Gerry Sutcliffe (left) and the pair have now been reunited on Avenue's board of directors. (Image: Tom Smith)
Avenue is his focus now, and he said: "I am really excited and happy to be involved with such an historic club in the English football pyramid.
'Bradford (Park Avenue) has got a lot of history and a lot of potential with good people leading the club. I am excited about the future".
Working closely with the board is Avenue's sporting director Thomas McStravick, who said: "I am really enthusiastic to see what the future brings for us at BPA and working with Omar will enhance the possibilities.
'Together we can achieve exciting things for the club and Omar's involvement will allow us to announce some exciting news about next seasons ticket prices, especially during a difficult time for the people of our community.
'We want people to get behind us next season and have some fun with us at Horsfall."
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