Having led many junior teams, and been involved in the management of the open age team over the past 15 years, Akif is using his experience to guide the next generation of coaches at Fairbank, Currently involved in mentoring Hamza, the team they are forming is developing into an excellent football team with great camaraderie both on and off the pitch.

Akif started his playing career with Fairbank United in its inception in the February of 1996. Although age has limited his appearances in recent years, he is still a member of the playing squad and has stepped up when required

Following on from the footsteps of his father, Hamza has taken the reigns of the u15's with spectacular success. Having created a close-knit group, the current team is a talented, yet hard working team who go to the very last whistle.

Hamza had a successful period with Fairbank Juniors, claiming league titles and the prestigious Bradford & District Cup. He was the 1st choice keeper for the open-age team until a knee injury curtailed his season in 2021.