The Shakers have an early opportunity to bounce back from Saturday’s disappointing and rather tame home draw against Irlam when they travel to Gorton to face Abbey Hey on Tuesday.
Everyone around Gigg Lane had high hopes for lift-off in the first game on Bury’s new pitch. The Blue and White Army in the South Stand were in good voice, but it turned out to be a frustrating afternoon for them and for manager Dave McNabb.
Bury struggled in a sluggish first half in which they went behind twice, but managed to pull back to 2-2 with a Stepan penalty – literally the last kick of the half.
The performance improved after the interval, but not enough to give them victory which would have put them into the top three in the league.
Still undefeated, the Shakers now face Abbey Hey. They were promoted from the NWCFL First Division South via last season’s play-offs. But they’ve had a disappointing start to their season.
In Opposition – Abbey Hey
Abbey Hey also had a 2-2 home draw on Saturday – against AFC Liverpool, who had beaten them 3-0 on Merseyside just eight days earlier. These results, along with two 3-0 defeats away from home by FC St Helens and Ramsbottom United, have left them in 22nd position in the league.
Like so many football clubs, Abbey started life – way back in 1902 – in a church Sunday league, and over the years played in various local leagues. They were given a big boost in the 1960 by an influx of good players from a works team which had been disbanded.
After playing for many years on grounds which belonged to other people, they finally achieved some security – with the help of the City Council – by acquiring their own home just 40 years ago. They joined the North West Counties Division II in 1998.
Tickets
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On the Day & In the Ground
Travel by Train: Ryder Brow (8 mins walk)
Travel by public bus: 201 Manchester to Hattersley
203 Manchester to Stockport
205 Manchester to Denton
7 Stockport to Ashton
They all travel down Hyde Road and ask for the bus stop at Tan Yard Brow opposite Woodland Avenue. Walk down Woodland Ave turn right at the end then first left into Goredale Avenue.
Driving: M60 to junction 24, take A57 to Manchester City Centre for approx. 1 mile, at first set of major traffic lights (McDonalds on right) pass through for approx. 300 yards, turn left immediatley before overhead railway bridge (A.H.F.C. sign) into Woodland Avenue. Take first right, pass under railway bridge, turn first left into Goredale Avenue.
SatNav Postcode: M18 7HD
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Parking: There is plenty of car parking spaces inside the ground.
Please park considerately and think of local residents.
Inside The Ground: In the clubhouse there is male and female toilets there is a tea bar and a licensed bar. Outside there is one set of toilets.
#NonLeagueDogs: TBC
Match Coverage & Live Stream
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Up the Shakers!
