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Junior Shakers Update
We recently launched our Junior Shakers scheme for our youngest fans. This weekend we proudly welcomed some of our first members to the stadium to receive their gift pack, meet our mascot, Peeler, and take up the opportunity to be mascots for our Men’s and Women’s teams.
Meanwhile we continue to offer local grassroots football teams the opportunity to be flag-bearers at our matches and you may well have seen them taking penalty kicks at half time on the pitch – a great experience for these local youngsters.
Soon you will also be seeing our own Bury FC Juniors and community teams at match days as our club ‘Team of the Day’. As well as enjoying a match day experience, they will be doing a lap of honour at half time and we would encourage our fans to give them a warm reception on their way around the pitch as we show our appreciation for the children and adults who represent our club at all ages and levels.
Additionally, our community officer Casey Lynchey alongside stadium volunteer and lifelong Bury fan, John Raftery, will be visiting local schools to celebrate all we are doing at Gigg Lane. John will be sharing his wisdom of the club in assemblies and Casey will be offering free coaching sessions. Alongside this offering we will be inviting schools down to watch a match at Gigg Lane and giving out free tickets for families. In the future, we are also planning school tournaments and opportunities for local school children to play on the pitch for free.
To sign up to become a Junior Shaker to receive a goody bag, the choice of game to be a mascot at and other benefits, for just £30 per year, visit: https://buy.stripe.com/28oeVmb7h76q2n6cMM
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For any other information, you can contact Casey – communityofficer@buryfc.co.uk
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Kenny Hindle
Last week, the club were sad to bring news of the passing of long-term supporter Kenny Hindle. Over 70 years a follower of Bury Football Club and a familiar figure in the stands to many.
Kenny was like all of us back in 2019. Heart-broken. And at a loss as to how to move forward with such a big piece of his life being taken away. His comments to media outlets that visited Gigg Lane at the time, resonated with the wider public who had been drawn to the subject of the club’s battle for survival.
Such was his link to the situation, he was chosen to lead out the team’s of Bury FC Legends to raptourous applause at a charity fixture in October 2019. He was back at Gigg Lane for the early stages of this campaign as football returned after a four-season hiatus.
We were all delighted that he was able to re-take his seat and watch the football team that had been a mainstay of his life.
The club will be holding a minutes applause at our game against Ramsbottom United, on Tuesday 19th March.
Kenny’s funeral will take place on Monday 18th March. The funeral cortege will stop at Gigg Lane from 10am on the way to Radcliffe Crematorium, for anyone wishing to pay their respects.
Full details on the service can be found HERE. Supporters are advised that only family flowers have been requested and anyone wishing to make donations can do so to Bury Hospice at the below link.
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Kit Colour Vote – 2024/26 Away Colours
The time has come to choose your away colours for the 2024/26 seasons.
Our current policy is to rotate kits every two years, to reward supporters for buying replica kits and keep them up-to-date for longer.
As we started the 2023/24 season with two new kits, home and away, we need to break this rule just once so that home and away kits are changed in alternate years. The current away kit will be kept as a third kit.
This means we are now choosing a new away kit for next season, and want help from our members to finalise the design.
For a full preview of colours that you will be voting for later in the week and for more information on how to be #PartOfIt please visit the FSSB page here
#BuryFC | #ShakersTogether | #PartOfIt
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Last Week To Buy Your Season Ticket Card
Buy This Week If You Want A Card
If you want to get a printed, season ticket card in your hands for the start of the season you need to be quick and buy this week. The deadline is 1st July.
We will send the cards to print after the 1st July and have them ready to collect at Gigg Lane before the season starts and ahead of home games. If you haven’t got time to collect it, or lose it, you can get in just as easily using the QR code which you should have received by email and/or text message.
Season tickets are available to purchase using the button below. We have also repeated all relevant information below.
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Single Match Tickets
Adult £10
16-18 Year Olds £5
Under 16s £3
Under 5s Free
We have set the cost of a single adult ticket at £10. This is higher than many clubs in non-league Step 5 but we are not the first club in the NWCFL to charge this. Macclesfield and Isle of Man have previously charged £10 to cover the costs of their larger stadiums where additional stewarding is required.
We will need to employ more stewards to comply with the requirements of our safety certificate and to provide catering staff to supply food and beverages around the ground. Volunteer support is very much welcomed but will not be enough on its own. We appreciate price inflation is effecting everyone at the moment, including the club, but believe the prices to be fair in the circumstances.
We have introduced a new lower ticket price for 16-18 year olds, which is only available on the turnstile on production of some relevant valid photo ID e.g. driver’s license, a student card with an expiry date.
Season Tickets
For all 23 home league games, includes VAT, excludes booking fee:
Adult £196
Under 16s £50
Under 5s Free
The NWCFL rules only allow us to offer a maximum of a 15% discount on season tickets so the season ticket price is set at a point designed purely to comply with this rule. We are unable to reduce it further.
It is £8.52 per game for adults.
We are now starting work on parts of the stadium which can provide additional hospitality beyond the usual purchases of food and drinks from kiosks, but this will take time to complete. As a result we are focusing on sales of standard season tickets for now.
We are grateful for the generosity of over 50 individuals who have agreed to pay the ‘old’ rate of £720 for an 1885 suite hospitality season ticket inclusive of VAT. We know this is a high price to pay and it was agreed before the number of league fixtures was known. It allows us to pay for much of the stewarding required to open the main stand for the season. We have a number of 1885 suite season tickets which can still be purchased.
Season Ticket Cards Only Guaranteed If Bought By 1st July
All purchasers of single match or season tickets will be sent a receipt with a QR code by email and by text (as long as you provide your mobile number) after purchase. Please check your junk mail for your receipt as it can often go there.
You must save this QR code as it is required for entry to the game and will be scanned at the turnstile. If you receive it by text and use an iPhone you can save it to your Apple Wallet.
Single Match tickets are digital only, we will not provide a paper ticket. However you may print your QR code at home if you do not have a smart phone to present it on.
All season ticket orders received by 1st July will be printed onto a season ticket card which you can present at the turnstile instead of the digital ticket if you wish. Season tickets bought after the 1st July will be digital only.
Disability Tickets
We have used the best practice guidance set out by Level Playing Field for ticketing and seating management for disabled supporters, and had input from a small number of our own disabled fans and other clubs. This follows the concept of making a more considered ‘reasonable adjustment’ rather than just a concession on price.
In accordance with this guidance, anyone with a disability requiring the assistance of a carer will be asked to purchase a ticket at full price and then offered a free carer ticket for someone to escort them to the game.
Purchasers of free carer tickets will be contacted by email to provide evidence of disability which can be one of the following documents:
Receipt of the mid-rate care element or the high-rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance. War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability. Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate). Further advice can be found on the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual is included on their Deaf Register, or a letter or report from an aural specialist confirming that hearing loss has been recorded at 70 – 95 dBHL or worse. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual has a learning difficulty or disability. For children – a letter from the head teacher at a their school confirming eligibility will be acceptable. We reserve the right to cancel carer tickets where evidence is requested and not produced.
We will make 25 season tickets available for wheelchair users along with a carer. These will be in the South Stand. If we open up additional stands which have wheelchair spaces these will be available as single match tickets.
Seating and Stands
It is unlikely that all stands will be open due to the stringent safety requirements and consequent costs of opening stands where crowds do not require it.
As a result we are not offering reserved seating for this first season back at Gigg Lane. We know this will disappoint some but it is unlikely to prevent many people from sitting in their old seat with so much seating available.
We will not make dramatic changes to the layout and functioning of Gigg Lane as a stadium in the short space of time we have until the start of the season so you should consider its development as a work in progress. It is important that we prioritize safety at this point and we will be constantly looking for feedback from supporters as to how we can improve their matchday experience throughout the season and beyond.
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Legends Q&A: Lee Bracey
Lee Bracey will be our guest for the AFC Liverpool fixture tomorrow evening, James Bentley looks back on his career.
Lee Bracey arrived at Gigg Lane from Halifax Town in the late summer of 1993, following Gary Kelly’s injury sustained after John McGinlay’s vicious assault on him in the first round of the League Cup versus Bolton, which Bury won 2-0.
Choosing not to continue with Craig Nixon, who replaced Kelly from the bench, or amateur Paul Collings, who played the first game after the Bolton game, manager Mike Walsh turned to Bracey and gave him a route back into the Football League following Halifax’s relegation into the Conference the season before. His Bury debut was the second leg of the League Cup tie and after the Wanderers drew the tie level in normal time, the match went to a penalty shootout. Bracey saved the first penalty, taken by former Shakers hero David Lee, though the visitors went on to claim victory.
Penalties were something of a speciality of Bracey’s during his time at Bury. While he was at Swansea City, he saved a Liam Robinson spot kick on a snow-covered Gigg Lane pitch in February 1991 and he continued this fine form from 12 yards with saves in the home win versus S¿¿¿¿horpe United and two in the same game at Doncaster Rovers’ tumbledown Belle Vue, in a game which Bury won 3-1.
Bracey played every game for the remainder of the 1993/94 season but the following two seasons saw him as second choice following Kelly’s recovery. However, he always stepped up to the plate when he was needed across those two campaigns including in such crucial games as the FA Cup second round match versus Crewe at Gresty Road in which Bury shocked their opponents from the division above their own.
After Kelly’s departure, Lee remained second choice following Dean Kiely’s arrival. He did not make any appearances in the 1996/97 season and after the Shakers sealed the Division Two championship he moved to Ipswich Town for a fee of £40,000. He later played for Hull City, where he saw out his Football League days.
Credit: Greater Manchester Police
While first training and subsequently working as a constable for Greater Manchester Police, Essex boy Lee turned out for a number of non-league clubs in the north including Chorley and Rossendale United. He has settled in the area with his wife Claire and their two boys and it will be a pleasure to welcome back this fans’ favourite.
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Legends Q&A: Mark Carter
Mark Carter is our guest for tonight’s fixture with South Liverpool, Pete Cullen looks back on his career.
It was surely one of the best ever £6,000 that Bury Football Club spent when they paid that modest amount to bring Mark Carter north to Gigg Lane in September 1993. Spike was already approaching 33 at the time but having been introduced to the professional ranks relatively late in his career, he certainly grasped his perhaps unexpected chance.
Starting out on the books of Liverpool as a teenager, he moved into the local non-league scene with today’s visitors South Liverpool, Bangor City and most prolifically at Runcorn. Barry Fry then took Spike to Underhill in February 1991 and he helped Barnet gain promotion into the Football League the following May. He scored 34 league and cup goals in his first full season there and 14 in his second, which prompted Mike Walsh to secure the striker’s services.
He was an immediate success with the Shakers and bagged 20 goals in his debut season. The following year he claimed 15 goals as the Shakers earned a Play-off place, and he played in that heartbreaking 2-0 play-off final defeat at Wembley in May 1995. He remained an immediate choice in the team once Stan Ternent took over as Bury boss and scored 18 goals as the Shakers were promoted from Division Three in 1996. The goals kept coming too as Bury made it back-to-back promotions and Spike played in 30 league games as Ternent’s boys claimed the Division Two Championship and a shot in what is now the Championship.
Playing colleagues used to relate stories about how laid-back Spike was before a game, just sitting doing a crossword in the corner of the dressing room right up to kick-off time, but he always delivered and contributed greatly in what was one of the most successful periods in the club’s more recent history. 62 league goals in 134 games is a fantastic ratio by anyone’s standards.
Welcome back Spike.
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Legends Q&A: Mark Patterson
Mark Patterson will be our guest for our FA Vase fixture against Maghull tomorrow, James Bentley looks back on his career.
It’s no overstatement to say that Mark Patterson saved Bury Football Club when he was sold to Bolton in January 1991.
Close season spending had reached previously unprecedented levels just six months before, when a combined £430,000 was spent on John McGinlay, Colin Greenall, Roger Stanislaus and Ronnie Mauge. When things started going from adequately to awry on the pitch, culminating in the defeat at Chorley in the first round of the cup, the 1990 cash crisis began as Hugh Eaves withdrew his funding.
Mark had been a consistent performer in the Bury midfield since his arrival from Preston in the middle of the 1989/90 season, helping the Shakers to the Third Division play-offs which they lost at the semi-final stage to Tranmere Rovers. A tendency for the spectacular, including a jinking, slaloming run against Blackpool that concluded with a beautiful chip over George Wood, went hand in hand with a combative style that fans love. Patterson’s determination to win was forged on the streets of East Lancashire where he was born and where he made his league debut, for Blackburn Rovers.
His performances hadn’t gone unnoticed by Phil Neal, who was managing that lot up Bolton Road. In fact, there was no way he could have not noticed Mark’s opening goal for Bury in the Gigg Lane derby played in October 1990 when he hit one of the most sweetly-struck free-kicks the Manchester Road End has ever seen, from all of 30 yards out, to leave Dave Felgate flapping at fresh air.
As the cash crisis bit hard, the entire playing staff was put on the transfer list. Neal pounced and took Mark to Burnden Park where he had a hugely successful spell in Bolton’s team that enjoyed cup runs and promotions while we enviously looked on. But at least we had a club thanks to the Wanderers’ cash that kept the wolf from the door, at least until Bury’s next financial implosion in 2001/02.
By that time, Mark had spent a second spell at Bury as he signed for Stan Ternent’s side following a morning meeting in Magaluf with Stan, Sam Ellis, Terry Robinson and his then manager at Sheffield United, Howard Kendall. While not as successful as his first, Mark weighed in with one of the three spectacular goals away at Birmingham City in March 1998.
If this all sounds very entertaining, that’s because that’s exactly what Mark’s career was. So too is his story which he tells in his autobiography ‘Old School – A Proper Football Education’ and it will be great to see him back at Gigg.
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Legends Q&A: Tony Rigby
Tony Rigby is our guest for Monday’s Bank Holiday clash with Cheadle Town, James Bentley looks back on his career.
Ask a Bury fan between the ages of about 38 and 50 who their favourite player is and it’s a certainty that a significant proportion will answer ‘Tony Rigby’.
He is their Greg Farrell, the skilful maestro with a football, the silky maverick who scored some of the greatest goals they ever saw from the time when football meant everything to them – more than their school work, their first, tentative steps into employment and their nightlife in Waldo Peppers and the Roxy.
Rigby’s arrival at Gigg Lane was inauspicious to say the least. We knew that in John King, Mike Walsh’s assistant manager in the 1992/93 season, we had a member of the backroom staff who knew the non-league scene inside-out. Nick Daws had already been recruited and, though starting the season playing on a part-time basis, he was fast becoming the reliable, solid pro who would go onto have the most efficient of careers. So when the fashionably-straggly-haired Rigby came from Barrow as the Shakers pushed for promotion from the basement at the first attempt in 1993, hopes were high.
Over the next six years, he didn’t disappoint. Coming straight into the side, he made a midfield berth his own and showed a sign of things to come with an excellent goal at York in the league before Bury missed out in the play-offs to the same side, featuring one Dean Kiely in goal.
Further magical performances followed in the damp squib that was the 1993/94 season but it was in the following campaign that his stock really rose. His incredible goal against Preston in the second leg of the play-off semi-final played on the Gigg Lane mudbath and sandpit is a favourite goal for a generation of fans and he was only the width of a post away from getting Bury back into the resulting final against Chesterfield at Wembley.
The next season brought with it more spectacular strikes including those against Reading – twice – and Lincoln and Cardiff, the latter coming on the day Bury finally escaped the basement.
Although he played a restricted role in the second successive promotion season which followed, Tony’s attitude and nature meant that he was the perfect person to have in the squad to keep spirits high as the jitters set in. Yet when he was offered his opportunity in the second tier, he grabbed it with both hands as anyone who was at St Andrews on that chilly night in February 1998 will testify. To score from such a distance, against a goalkeeper who was part of a team pushing for the Premier League, with such an audacious distance, was Tony Rigby all over.
It’s why he’s loved and why he’ll get such a terrific response from the fans today.
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Legends Wall – Posters Now Available to Sponsor
Following over 700 suggestions for the Legends Wall, we are delighted to confirm the 40 players who will be appearing on it and now it’s your chance to sponsor their poster.
A further 15 posters are available to sponsor that represent the club’s history.
All purchase will be made via TicketCo, the price to sponsor a legends poster is £69.99 plus VAT & booking fee.
Whilst the history posters are available to sponsor for £45 plus VAT & booking fee.
Click the link HERE to sponsor your Legend! Once they are gone, they are gone, so be quick!
The 41 players that have been chosen are:
NICKY ADAMS – Nicky is one of just three players to play for the Shakers in three different spells. He joined the club as a Youth Team player, signed professional forms in July 2006 but joined Leicester City in January 2009. He returned to Gigg in July 2014 and helped the Shakers gain promotion under Richie Barker and repeated the feat in July 2018, gaining the 6th promotion success of his career (and 2nd at Bury) under Ryan Lowe. 161 League appearances, 18 goals.
WALLY AMOS – A left winger who was a constant in Bury’s successful top flight team of the 1920s, he maintained his place in the side up until 1935 and amassed 455 league games, scoring 121 goals. His appearance total gives him second place, behind Norman Bullock, on most appearanes for the club.
GORDON ATHERTON – A popular half-back who made 334 league appearances for the Shakers between 1955 and 1966. ‘Ginger’ as he was commonly known was ever-present in Bury’s 1960/61 Division Three Championship team and was always a highly reliable member of the side.
TONY BARTLEY – Another member of Bury’s 1960/61 Division Three Championship team, Tony spent seven years in the Shakers’ left wing and scored some cracking goals amongst his total of 24. 116 League appearances, 24 goals.
COLIN BELL – One of Bury’s most famous ex-players, Colin joined the Shakers as a youngster, he made his debut for the reserves at the age of 15 years 9 months, made his first team debut at the age of 18 and was captain of the team whilst still a teenager. It was obvious to everyone that Bell was a star in the making and so it proved as he went on to enjoy a successful top-flight and international career. He spent 3 seasons in the Shakers first team, playing in 82 league games, scoring 25 goals.
ANDY BISHOP – Joining from York City in 2006, Bish was very much a fans favourite in his seven years at Gigg Lane. Scoring many memorable goals in his 200+ appearances for the club.
TEDDY BULLEN – The only ‘current’ member of Bury FC’s playing squad that sadly lost their life hwilst serving for his country during war-time. A half-back, Bullen joined Bury from Altrincham in May 1906 and spent the next 9 seasons, until war interrupted football, representing the Shakers. Teddy appeared in 188 league games and scored 7 goals. He was killed in action in August 1917.
NORMAN BULLOCK – Quite simply a club legend. He spent FIFTEEN years in Bury’s first team, scored a club record 125 league goals -later beaten by Craig Madden – but his 505 league appearances still remains as a club record. Gained two full caps for England whilst at Gigg Lane. Spent two spells as Bury Manager, between 1935-1938 and 1945-1949.
MARK CARTER – ‘Spike’ was almost 33 when a bargain £6,500 transfer brought him north from Barnet but he became a fans’ favourite over the next four years as his 62 goals helped Bury claim successive promotions and reach the Football League Championship. 134 league appearances.
NICK DAWS – A player who began as a part-time professional at the club but went on to star for 9 seasons in midfield and also appeared in 233 consecutive games for the club. Captained the Shakers and made a massive 369 league appearances, scoring 16 goals.
WAYNE ENTWISTLE – Local Bury-born hero who started out as an apprentice at Gigg Lane, enjoyed 3 spells with the club and scored 22 goals alongside Craig Madden in Bury’s 1984/85 promotion season.
116 league appearances, 39 goals for the Shakers.
GREG FARRELL – One of the most popular players from the 1960s, Scotsman Greg Farrell was a very exciting winger that stayed with the Shakers for four seasons, from 1966/7 through to 1969/70 and he played 44 games in Bury’s 1967/8 Division Three promotion season. Total appearances 83. Goals: 15.
JOHN FORREST – Tottington born keeper that spanned three decades with his local club, making his debut on 17 January 1968 at home to Brighton and amassing 430 league appearances by the time he played his final game for the club on 23 September 1980 – ironically a 7-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in the League Cup. His total of 430 games is the fourth highest total by a Bury player and his Gigg Lane career encompassed two promotions and three relegations.
LES HART – Mr Bury! Able to play at full-back or centre-half, Les Hart signed for Bury in December 1936 and made his debut against Tottenham in December 1938. Les went on to play 280 league games for h club but also played 181 war-time games for Bury. After his playing career, his association with the club continued until his retirement in March 1980. 44 years with Bury, during which time he was trainer, physio and also manager, in 1969/70.
BILLY HIBBERT – Centre-forward Hibbert joined Bury in May 1906 and spent six years with the Shakers, during which time he became a star. His scoring ratio (99 goals in 178 league games) ensured that he became the fourth Bury man to be capped for England, in April 1910. He also owned a tobacconist and newsagents business on Bell Lane and so, when Bury told him that they wanted to sell him to Newcastle in October 1911 he wasn’t too happy. The transfer fee of £1,950 was a new British transfer record at the time, demonstrating how much of a star he was.
LEN JOHNROSE – A wonderfully committed and hard-in-the-tackle midfield battler that you could always rely on. Known fondly as ‘Lenny’ to the Shakers faithful, he was signed by Mike Walsh in December 1993 and spent six years with the Shakers. During that time he played 194 league games, scored 19 goals and helped Bury achieve back-to-back promotions from Division Two to the Championship.
GEORGE JONES – Radcliffe born George made his debut for he Shakers at the ripe old age of 16, playing away at Huddersfield on 2 December 1961. After being a regular in the side throughout 1962/3 and 1963/4, Blackburn Rovers paid big money to take George to Ewood in March 1964. After 4 moderate years there, he returned to Gigg lane in November 1966, a popular signing with the fans which saw George remain a first team regular for 7 seasons. In all, George played 319 league games for Bury, scoring 116 goals.
KEITH KENNEDY – Left-back Keith joined Bury in October 1972 from Newcastle – and literally made Bury his home. He still lives here and his son Tom went on to play for the club. Keith was a regular for ten seasons and he is in sixth place on the list of Bury’s all-time appearances, having played in a massive 405 league games, managing a goal every 100 games!
JIMMY KERR – A midfield talent that looked certain to ensure a career at the very top. Jimmy broke into the Shakers’ first team at just sixteen in September 1965 and held his place in the team for the next five years. Jimmy played 152 league games (38 goals) before a transfer to Blackburn in May 1970. Unfortunately injury brought his career to an end shortly after the transfer.
DEAN KIELY – Missed just one game in three seasons at Gigg Lane between 1996 and 1999 as Stan Ternent’s team enjoyed one of the most successful periods in the club’s recent history. Remembered for THAT penalty save at Watford in April 1997. 137 league appearances.
DAVID LEE – An exciting talent that saw Lee make his debut on the wing at the age of 18, but it was the following season (1986/7) that he really became a regular and he went on to terrorize full-backs with his lightning speed for the next seven years. A real fans’ favourite that scored some spectacular goals. He subsequently moved on and upwards – to Southampton in August 1991. 208 Bury league appearances, 35 goals.
JOE LEEMING – A defender that also appeared in the Shakers’ side as a forward on occasions and scored twice in Bury’s 1903 FA Cup Final win against Derby County. Joe played 258 games in the club’s very early and successful Football League days.He made his Shakers debut in April 1898 and played regularly right upto the end of the 1907-8 season when he was transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion.
ALEC LINDSAY – Bury born Alec made his debut in the Shakers’ defence at the age of just 1 years 296 days, as Bury beat Derby County 2-1 on 19 December 1964. Able to play as a central defender, full-back or in attack, Bury utilized him in a variety of roles and he maintained a regular place for 5 years, playing 41 games in the 1967/8 promotion season. Alec played 127 games, scoring 13 goals. On 13 March 1969 he was transferred to Liverpool for £67,000.
RYAN LOWE – One of just three players to sign for the club on three separate occasions, Ryan is the only man ever to have won promotion with the Shakers both as a player and a manager. He is also the only man ever to enjoy three promotion campaigns with Bury. 161 League games, 65 goals.
CHRIS LUCKETTI – Chris was a member of the Halifax Town team which was demoted from the Football League but saw his career resurrected with a move to Bury in October 1993. Chris made 235 appearance sin Bury’s defence over six seasons, many as captain, and helped the Shakers climb from Division There to the Championship. Was named the fans’ Player of the Season three times and later returned for an ill-fated short spell as Manager.
CRAIG MADDEN – The diminutive striker was another true club legend, playing for nine seasons in Bury’s first team between 1978 and 1986, scoring a club record 128 goals from his 297 league appearances. His partnership with Wayne Entwistle in the club’s 1984/5 promotion season saw them claim 43 goals between them.
ERIC MASSEY – Another player who embraced the town of Bury and settled in the town after his playing days, Eric Massey spent 11 years at Gigg Lane and after spending he first two years on the fringe, earned a regular place in the Shakers defence in the 1948/9 season. Eric appeared in 201 league games, and scored 6 goals. Bury was the only club that he played League football for.
DANNY MAYOR – After initially joining the Shakers on loan for the entire 2013/14 season, Danny soon made himself a real fan favourite, showing real pace down the wing and being one of the most skillful players to turn out for the Shakers in recent times. In summer 2014 Bury made that deal permanent and Danny spent the next five years as a standout player in the Bury side, enjoying promotion with the club in 2014 and 2019.
ARCHIE MONTGOMERY – Despite being the very first player to be sent off in Bury’s Football league days, Scottish goalkeeper Montgomery was the club’s first choice stopper for most of his eleven years at Gigg Lane – although he missed out on both FA Cup Finals. He made 210 league appearances for Bury before being named as the club’s Manager in February 1907, remaining in the position for 8 years – upto April 1915.
BOBBY OWEN – A Farnworth born forward that made his debut with the Shares at the age of just 17 years 192 days and held down a regular place in the Bury attack from 1965 through to summer 1968. Bobby was top scorer in the club’s 1967/68 promotion season, claiming 23 goals and such form earned him a move to Manchester City in July 1968 for £35,000. He scored two goals at Wembley on his City debut in the Charity Shield. In February 1977 he returned to Gigg lane to spend a month on loan.
JACK PLANT – A member of Bury’s FA Cup winning team in both 1900 and 1903, left winger Jack Plant also played in the club’s first ever Football League game in 1894 and went on to record 319 league appearances and scored 57 goals for the Shakers. He became the third Bury player to gain an England cap in April 1900 and was a regular for the club from 1890 (pre-Football League) right through to 1907.
JIMMY PORTER – A Scotsman who arrived at Gigg Lane as a raw 20 year old talent but went on to spend his entire playing career with the club. A cultured half-back, Jimmy made his debut at home to Fulham in April 1922 and went on to play 395 games for the club (7 goals), giving him the seventh most appearances by any Bury player. He was ever present as Bury gained promotion to the top flight in 1924 and played here for 15 years in all, retiring in 1936. In 1946 he rejoined the club as assistant-manager to Norman Bullock and in 1958 returned once more to be Chief scout under Dave Russell.
BILLY RICHARDS – Winger Billy Richards was born at Heaton Park and it was only with his local club, Bury, that he played in the Football League. His April 1899 debut came with a 3-1 win at home to Bolton and he was an automatic choice in the team for the next 7 years. During this time he played in both of Bury’s FA Cup Final successes and by the time he moved on to Heywood United in 1908, he had played 233 league goals for the Shakers, scoring 24 goals.
DAVID ROBBIE – Yet another Scot to grace Gigg Lane, the balding Robbie signed for Bury in May 1921and remained here on the right wing for the next fourteen seasons. He played 27 games as the Shakers gained promotion to the top flight in 1924 and is fifth in the list of all-time appearances, playing 420 games for Bury, scoring 102 goals in the club’s most famous forward line “Robbie, Stage, Bullock, Ball and Amos”.
LIAM ROBINSON – Although Liam played League football for 6 clubs, he played far and away more games for Bury than any other club. Martin Dobson signed the striker in July 1986 from Huddersfield and the likeable Yorkshireman was still an immediate name on Sam Ellis’s team sheet as he put together an expensive squad. Liam played 262 League games for Bury and scored 89 goals – including 21 penalties – possibly more penalties than anyone else.
GEORGE ROSS – An amazing servant that joined Bury in February 1887, less than two years after the club’s formation and helped the club rise through the Lancashire League – picking up the Championship twice, gain election to the Football League, and was captain as Bury won the Division Two Championship, the Lancashire Senior Cup (4 times), the Manchester Senior Cup (7 times) and cemented their place in the top flight. He was also captain in 1903 as Bury created a 6-0 FA Cup Final record win.
ANDY ROWLAND – A bargain signing from Derby County in August 1974, the raw but talented young striker won over Bury hearts alongside Derek Spence with a plentiful supply of goals. Andy played 174 league games for Bury and scored 59 league goals but everyone’s favourite is Bury’s winner in January 1976 in the FA Cup as the Shakers came from 2-0 down to beat top flight leaders Middlesbrough 3-2.
DEREK SPENCE – A charismatic striker that Allan Brown signed in February 1973 from Oldham and went on to become a Shakers legend over the next five seasons. He was top scorer as Bury won promotion from Division Four in 1973/4 and, in March 1975 became the first Bury player to gain International honours in 45 years, being capped for Northern Ireland in March 1975. He scored 45 league goals in 153 appearances.
BOB STOKOE – A balding central-defender who came to Gigg Lane in February 1961 as the light-weight in the transfer of John McGrath to Newcastle United. He played in the closing 17 games of Bury’s and didn’t taste defeat as 13 wins and 4 draws helped Bury to claim the Division Three title. He took over a player-manager in December 1961 and remained in charge upto August 1965. He also had a second spell as manager between November 1977 and May 1978.
BRIAN TURNER Salford born defender who remained in the Shakers defence for 13 seasons, after making his debut in March 1958. The central defender experienced two promotion campaigns and two relegation seasons during his time at the club, being ever-present in both Bury’s 1960/61 Division Three Championship side and the 1967/68 promotion side. Brian’s 455 appearances puts him in third place in the club’s all-time scoring list. (23 goals).
PETER VALENTINE A fantastic free transfer signing from Bolton Wanderers who put heart and soul into every performance and seldom let the team down. The centre-half arrived in July 1985 and became extremely popular with the fans as he steadied the defence for eight years, seldom missing a game as he amassed 319 league appearances and 16 goals.
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Legends Wall Update
We’d like to provide an update on our Legends Wall.
First of all, we’d like to thank all fans who sponsored a player from down the years.
We’re currently working with our Heritage Committee to create the 15 history panels that will be interjected into the player panels, matching the relevant players to the correct era.
Once designed we will publish each history panel and open these up for sponsorship.
We’re hoping to launch the Legends Wall at our first home game in October.
Thanks for your continued support on this project.
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Live Stream: Bury FC vs Bradford City
Watch today’s first men’s game back at Gigg Lane here LIVE and for FREE courtesy of Bury FC TV!
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Live Stream: Bury FC vs Preston North End
Watch today’s game at Gigg Lane here LIVE and for FREE courtesy of Bury FC TV!
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Live Stream: Harborough Town (a)
We’re delighted to confirm our plans to Live Stream Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round tie against Harborough Town.
Discussions have been taking place with various stakeholders to put in all the necessary arrangements this past week. We can now confirm a Live Stream will be available for £9.99 (inc VAT & fees) for fans that were not able to get a ticket for this huge game, with both sides looking to head into the First Round Proper.
This weekend lands outside of UEFA’s broadcasting blackout directive due to the international break in the Premier League and EFL Championship. Games kicking off at 3pm are therefore able to be broadcast. However, the Live Stream is limited to those who are based in the UK only. This is in line with FA Competition rules.
We have gained significant experience with Live Streaming our games in the last few seasons, including covering games away from home on a number of occassions. Despite some issues experienced, particularly during our play-off final match at Wythenshawe Town back in May, we have developed a strong package to deliver a solid service this weekend.
This has included the hire of satillite equipment to guarantee as strong a signal as possible, as well as large portable power outlets to overcome restrictions at the ground and aid in setup times for the team in place to deliver the stream. This should reduce the chance of issues in delivering a stream into your home.
The price of a household pay-per-view stream has been increased above our normal level to account for the additional infrastructure required to deliver the service. This has been set at £9.99 (inc VAT & fees).
Commercial premises wishing to show the game, should pay the requisite fee provided on the ticket page when purchasing.
We would like to thank the committee at Harborough Town for being accommodating to our request and working with us to provide this coverage, as well as the team of dedicated volunteers who have committed to the planning and setup throughout this week.
We hope the coverage brings the game to the many supporters who would have loved to have been there in person!
You can purchase your ticket for this stream below, via our ticket provider TicketCo HERE
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Macron Cup Draw: Bury receive bye to second round
At the NWCFL AGM on Saturday morning, league officials made the draw for first round of the Macron Cup.
The draw was split into four groups, we were placed into Group 4 and subsequently received a bye.
We could face one of the following clubs in Round Two (date of the second round is to be confirmed):
Chadderton Cheadle Town Stockport Georgians Droylsden Abbey Hey New Mills Cheadle Heath Nomads Prestwich Heys Irlam Stockport Town Maine Road West Didsbury & Chorlton Ramsbottom United
Click here to view the full draw.
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Maghull: FA Cup Venue Change
Our First Round Qualifying Izusu FA Vase tie against Maghull will now be played at Gigg Lane on Saturday 24th August, kick-off at 3pm.
Following discussions between the clubs, as well as with the FA, Local Authority, and Emergency Services we have agreed to switch the upcoming fixture to Gigg Lane.
This game will remain as Maghull being the host club, whilst using functions and procedures in place at Gigg Lane to ensure safe delivery of the fixture. Further details, including ticket sales, will be released in due course.
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Manchester Road End to be opened for Play-offs
Ahead of Gigg Lane’s biggest fixture for five years, we are delighted to be able to confirm that the Manchester Road End will be also be open for the first time since 2019.
Works to the Main Stand and documentation around spectator safety will require further review, and despite the best endeavours, this now cannot take place until after next week’s game.
Keen to maximse the number of seats Gigg Lane has to offer for the Play-off Semi-Final, the stadium team in recent weeks were able to turnaround the required improvements in the Manchester Road End and after a thorough clean, it is ready to go and has been given the all-clear from the visiting safety officer this week.
The opening of the Manchester Road End does provide the club with the ability to increase the overall stadium capacity to 8,724.
Now comes the task of filling it, and this comes down to you! With over 2,000 pre-sale tickets already sold, tickets for the Cemetery End will become available shortly. Tickets for away supporters in the Manchester Road End will become available later on Saturday, once our opponents are confirmed.
Details on the ability to provide pay-on-the-gate turnstiles will be made closer to the game and subject to a review on tickets sold ahead of the game.
Padiham currently hold 4th position, with Charnock Richard looking to win their final league game this Saturday afternoon, to jump into this spot and become our opponents on Tuesday evening for the single-leg play-off tie.
To secure your ticket, be #PartofIt and join us at Gigg Lane for the business end of the season, click below:
Play-off Tickets #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Match Day Ticketing South Stand *update*
Yesterday we released a video talking through the changes at Gigg Lane ahead of our first home game.
We have had some enquiries about not being able to purchase tickets on the day by cash/card in the South stand.
We hope you understand the reasons why we have taken this decision, however, we understand that we need to offer a solution for less able bodied /disabled supporters so we are going to open a turnstile for these people to access on the day.
In addition we would like to remind supporters of the following:
You can purchase tickets online for Main and South stand anytime. Although we have a new caterer, and wait times should be improved this season we want to ensure that we can manage the queues. If everyone sits in the south stand this may increase queue times at the bar. Alcohol is not served after half time in the South stand. If you have a Starkie’s pass (Available Online) you can buy alcohol during the game in Starkie’s. All fans can use Starkies for free following the final whistle, If you are sat in the main stand, you are more likely to get into Starkies before it hits capacity. We thank supporters who have given us feedback.
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Match Info: Abbey Hey (A), Tues 13th Aug, 7.45pm KO
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
Purchase your tickets in advance here (subject to booking fee)
This game is ALL TICKET – no pay on the day will be available.
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
WhatThreeWords: ///fears.become.launch
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
If you are unable to make it to the action, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
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Match Info: Abbey Hey (A), Weds 16th Oct, 7.45pm KO
The FA Cup defeat at Harborough was a crushing blow, and ended our great run of 21 matches unbeaten in all competitions. But we’ve picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves down, and are all set for more cup action this week. First up are Abbey Hey, with Chadderton to follow in the Isuzu FA Vase at Gigg Lane on Saturday.
The Shakers go into the Abbey Hey game with a squad of players mainly from the Under-23 team. This gives the youngsters an opportunity to shine and provides a bit of a break for players who have given so much in a hugely demanding season.
The Under-23s are currently top of the 10-team Lancashire age-group league, with four wins out of four games played.
The Premier Cup is awarded by the Manchester FA. The holders, Ashton United, have won the competition – full title the Frank Hannah Premier Cup – more often than any other club: 16 times in its 90-year history.
In Opposition – Abbey Hey
Abbey Hey made a reasonable start in their first season back in the NWCFL Premier Division after a break of five years, but have slumped in recent weeks. They are currently 10th in the league, six places below Bury, who have played five fewer games.
Our 7-1 win at Abbey Hey back in August was the Shakers’ biggest of the season so far. Abbey Hey’s 2-1 victory at Burscough on Saturday was only the second in their last six games.
The Gorton club reclaimed a place in the Premier Division by winning the 2023-24 play-offs in the league’s First Division South.
Tickets
PAY ON THE GATE: £7 adults, £4 concessions.
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
WhatThreeWords: ///fears.become.launch
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.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Match Info: AFC Liverpool (A), Sat 30th Dec, 3pm KO
The festive football continues in Merseyside this Saturday, as we head to The Marine Travel Arena to take on AFC Liverpool.
The boys got the result an expectant Boxing Day crowd were wanting, by overcoming Prestwich Heys on Tuesday. Two goals from captain Tom Moore sent home the majority of the 4,833 inside Gigg Lane happy with three points as a late Christmas present.
Highlights of that victory are available at our YouTube channel below.
The win put some breathing space between us and Heys, who sat in third ahead of the game. Wythenshawe Town beating league-leaders Wythenshawe in the big derby game brought the summit into sight again, but brings Town closer to the top too.
Every game matters, with points at a premium. AFC Liverpool sit in 19th with 32 points, and two wins in the last six. One of those was against Wythenshawe at the Marine Travel Arena, and are therefore not to be taken lightly.
A win takes us top as we head into 2024. Get down to the game, the lads need your support. All your match information is below.
This week in ‘Playing Away’ – placing the spotlight on the NWCFL, we caught up with AFC Liverpool stalwart and matchday PA Announcer Alan Harrison, to discuss all things “Affordable Football Club” Liverpool ahead of our clash this weekend.
You can watch the episode below.
Opponents
AFC Liverpool was formed in 2008 by 1,000 Liverpool FC fans who had become increasingly frustrated at the cost and difficulty in obtaining tickets for Premier League matches. The mooted ‘39th game’, in which Premier League fixtures would be played in different parts of the world, proved to be the final straw as it clearly highlighted that those who ran top flight football were more concerned with money than its fans.
A website was created and, with the response being positive, work began to move to the next stage and create a steering group to make the club a reality. At the beginning of March 2008, AFC Liverpool was officially formed and it was made clear that the club was not in any way a response to the contentious ownership issue at Anfield or as a protest against Liverpool Football Club. It was a response to issues at the top end of football in general.
Originally ground-sharing with Prescot Cables, and accepted into the North West Counties, they won 10 of their opening 11 games, consolidating their position in the league for the first three seasons. AFC Liverpool benefitted from clubs being demoted and expelled from the league in 2011, accepting their position in the Premier Division for the 2011-12 season.
They stayed in the First Division North again until 2021, when the results of the two curtailed COVID seasons were used to re-structure the leagues. AFC Liverpool again benefitted from a strong set of results and resumed in the Premier Division from the 2021-22 season.
Tickets
Advance tickets for this game are now offsale but AFC Liverpool are offering a pay on the gate facility with both cash and card available. Prices are listed below.
Adults – £10 Concessions – £5 (Over 65s) Juniors – £5 (Under 18s) Travel & Parking
Address: The Marine Travel Arena, College Rd, Liverpool L23 3AS
Driving: M57/M58 take the A5036 signposted Bootle & Docks, at the roundabout under the flyover turn right onto the A565 following signs for Crosby and Marine AFC. After passing Tesco Express on the right, turn left at the traffic lights (by Merchants Taylors School) into College Road, ground is approx ½ mile on the left.
Nearest Railway: Blundellsands & Crosby (11 minutes walk, 0.6 miles)
Nearest Bus Route to Ground: Arriva Bus 53, 54, 63 to Brompton Bus Stop, the nearest bus stop to the ground, located on College Road,
Parking Facilities: There is a small car park at the Marine Travel Arena but this is unavailable to the public on match days. Parking is available on the streets around the ground, some of which is Pay and Display.
Ground Facilities: The Marine Travel Arena is one of the best maintained grounds in the NWCFL. It boasts a tea bar that serves hot pies and burgers as well as the usual range of hot drinks. The bar in the Graham Lounge is also open on matchdays and both Skysports and BT Sport are available. There is a large covered stand behind the goal, covered standing along one side of the ground and open standing behind the other goal. There are clean and modern men’s and ladies toilets underneath the stand.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Match Info: AFC Liverpool (H), Sat 6th Apr, 3pm KO
It was three points for Dave McNabb’s Barmy Army on the Road at Adie Moran Park this past weekend as a brace of wonder goals from super sub Conner Comber made sure that all three points came back up Manchester Road to Bury.
You can re live all the action from what was a fantastic North west Counties Premier Division battle in our match highlights below.
We now have only four games remaining in our league campaign and our eyes are still fully set on promotion to the Northern Premier League.
We start our final four with a visit from mid table AFC Liverpool who currently sit 13th in the table with 17 wins, 5 draws and 21 defeats chalked up this season. In our last encounter at the Marine Travel Arena The Shakers took all three points courtesy of two first half goals from Andy Briggs and Dec Daniels.
With the weather forecasted to be “wet” over the next couple of days we will be working with the North West Pitch Maintenance team as always to make sure the playing surface is ready for play and will share updates across our website, social media platforms and by email should there be any doubt about the game going ahead.
We hope to see another bumper crowd down at Gigg to cheer the lads on and get behind us as we continue our fight for promotion.
Else where in the league we are sure that fans will be keeping an eye on fellow promotion chasers Wythenshawe FC who host Pilkington and Wythenshawe Town who travel to West Didsbury & Chorlton.
We are offering free entry to our Armed Forces for our game against AFC Liverpool this weekend please see the “Ticketing & Admission” section further down the page for more information on how to be #PartOfIt.
Match Highlights
Post Match Interview With Dave McNabb
Post Match Player Interviews
In Opposition – AFC Liverpool
AFC Liverpool was formed in 2008 by 1,000 Liverpool FC fans who had become increasingly frustrated at the cost and difficulty in obtaining tickets for Premier League matches. The mooted ‘39th game’, in which Premier League fixtures would be played in different parts of the world, proved to be the final straw as it clearly highlighted that those who ran top flight football were more concerned with money than its fans.
A website was created and, with the response being positive, work began to move to the next stage and create a steering group to make the club a reality. At the beginning of March 2008, AFC Liverpool was officially formed and it was made clear that the club was not in any way a response to the contentious ownership issue at Anfield or as a protest against Liverpool Football Club. It was a response to issues at the top end of football in general.
Originally ground-sharing with Prescot Cables, and accepted into the North West Counties, they won 10 of their opening 11 games, consolidating their position in the league for the first three seasons. AFC Liverpool benefitted from clubs being demoted and expelled from the league in 2011, accepting their position in the Premier Division for the 2011-12 season.
They stayed in the First Division North again until 2021, when the results of the two curtailed COVID seasons were used to re-structure the leagues. AFC Liverpool again benefitted from a strong set of results and resumed in the Premier Division from the 2021-22 season.
Tickets & Admission
General sale tickets are available online HERE, details for Season Ticket holders can be found below.
We recommend purchasing a ticket ahead of the game to allow us to plan appropriately in the ground.
Please follow requests from volunteers and stewards for directions if unsure.
Prices*: £10 adult, £5 16-18, £3 Under 16s & Free for Under 5s.
1885 Suite: £40* per ticket
* plus booking fees
Buy Tickets HERE Pay on the Gate: Whilst encouraging supporters to buy online ahead of the game, turnstiles will be available to take cash & card payments.
Away Supporters: Visiting supporters will be directed to the Cemetery End entrance. If visiting supporters have purchased a ticket for another stand previously, please head to this end. Turnstile operators will be on hand to assist. Tickets are available for this stand, with cash & card payments available.
Season Ticket Holders: We have recognised the requests from some season ticket holders who wish to be sat in the Main Stand, instead of the currently allocated South Stand. The first 250 season ticket holders who wish to watch from the Main Stand, can do so by admission at the turnstile.
Please arrive early to secure your seat, with allocations made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to purchase online tickets. Read here on how to access your tickets digitally.
We are offering free entry to our Armed Forces for our game against AFC Liverpool this weekend.
Bury has a rich military heritage and as part of the club’s commitment to reaching out to all members of the local community, and building on Bury Council’s support which saw them awarded the ‘Gold’ award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we are offering the opportunity to all serving personnel and veterans to be at Gigg Lane for our important game as the season comes to a close.
To be #PartofIt, head to the hospitality entrance within the Main Stand at Gigg Lane on the day (from 1.30pm) to present your ID and recieve your entry ticket*.
We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday.
On the Day & In the Ground
Travel: Gigg Lane is accessible by car and is well served by public transport, please see our page on the TfGM website, which advises the best travel routes to the stadium. Directions can be sourced via Google Maps below.
SatNav Postcode: BL9 9HR
WhatThreeWords: ///issues.skins.span
Parking: Our car-park policy is now in force.
Due to the limited space within the car park at Gigg Lane, it is reserved for the following:
Team Playing Staff and Management Match and Competition Officials Club Staff and volunteers transporting matchday equipment Members of the 1885 Suite Sponsors Blue Badge Holders If you have a blue badge or mobility issues please email the club secretary at secretary@buryfc.co.uk at least TWO days before the game. Blue Badge holders shall be prioritised for a parking space.
Entrance to the car park is strictly controlled and includes the areas within and in front of the fenced area. Please contact the Club Secretary with any other related queries.
There is on-street parking in the residential areas surrounding Gigg Lane, with supporters reminded to be respectful and considerate of the local residents at all times, as well as being mindful of and adhering to the parking permit measures in place in close proximity to the ground.
Stadium Entry: Gates will open at 1:30pm.
Our matchday volunteers will be on hand, both outside the turnstiles and inside the ground, to guide supporters to where they need to be. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask those who are there to help the day.
Matchday Programme: You can purchase a programme online now, to collect at the merchandise stall ahead of the game or head to the sellers in and around the ground. Price of £3.
Pound for the Ground: Our ‘Pound for the Ground’ half-time raffle tickets will be on sale in and around the ground, £1 per entry. Sellers accept cash or card, with 40% of the total pot going to the winning ticket with results announced over the PA system and on the scoreboard.
Food / Drink: Our catering partner, Quirky Catering, operate the kiosks throughout the ground, and are accessible for supporters under the stands. A selection of hot and cold snacks will be available.
Starkies bar Starkies: For those with tickets in the Main Stand, access to Starkies will be available from when the gates open. The bar is limited to a set number and this will be managed by stewards through the day.
After the game, supporters from other areas of the ground can gain access to Starkies via the ground floor entrance in that corner of the ground – subject to the maximum capacity not being exceeded.
Keep #GiggGleaming: With so much work gone into Gigg Lane to get us to this point, we want to keep it that way and a lot of work goes into turning the ground around between games each weekend. We have a team of volunteers lined up to clean the stands following the game.
With this in mind, we urge all supporters to make sure any rubbish is processed in the correct manner, using the available bins where necessary, or if possible please take any rubbish away with you.
Designated Smoking Areas: Supporters are not allowed to smoke / vape anywhere within the stands at Gigg Lane. Designated areas are set aside to do this, follow guidance from stewards on this and only smoke / vape within these areas.
#NonLeagueDogs: For now, dogs are NOT permitted in the ground.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: No stream available for fixtures on a Saturday afternoon due to the broadcasting restrictions in the UK. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and score-line updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Match Info: AFC Liverpool (H), Tue 20th Aug, 7:45pm KO
We face AFC Liverpool tomorrow (7.45pm) as we start a run of three home games in seven days. And we do so in good heart after two great victories.
Notching up an impressive 2-1 win against Avro in the Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round on Saturday after that thumping 7-1 win at Abbey Hey four days earlier.
The Shakers took the lead against the Northern Premier League side through Alex Cherera just before half-time. The Oldham side equalised through a free kick late in the second half just as Lewis Alessandra came on as a substitute. But new signing Alessandra grabbed the winner three minutes from time.
Maghull FC follow AFC Liverpool at Gigg next Saturday, and Cheadle Town FC on Bank Holiday Monday (both 3.00pm).
The last time Bury were at home they played out a disappointing 2-2 draw against Irlam in the first game on the new 3G pitch. We are hoping for better as welcome Merseyside-based opposition to Gigg Lane for the first time of the season. Get all your match details below.
In Opposition – AFC Liverpool
AFC Liverpool are currently fourth in the NWCFL Premiership table, having won three and drawn one of their four matches, just ahead of Bury’s two wins and two draws.
The club was born in 2008 as an expression of frustration by 1,000 Liverpool FC fans at the cost and difficulty of getting tickets for Premier League matches.
They insisted that they had no issue with the Anfield club or its owners but with the way the top end of English football was being run. Indeed, they hoped to be considered Liverpool’s “little brother”.
After entering into a ground-sharing agreement with Prescot Cables, they joined the North West Counties Football League and three years later accepted the offer of a place in the Premier Division. After relegation and then promotion, they are now seen as an established Premier Division team.
On the Day & In the Ground
Our brand new Matchday @ Gigg guide is available to read to find out everything you need to know going on in and around the ground.
Click on the image to the left to review all Gigg has to offer!
Lee Bracey is our special guest in Starkies & Eyelevel Sponsors Lounge.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: The game will be broadcast live from Gigg Lane via our new streaming service accessed via TicketCo. The cost is £7.29 (inc.VAT & fees), with kick-off at 7.45pm.
Season ticket holders can gain access to live streams for FREE as part of their season ticket purchase. Enter your 5-letter reference code from your season ticket receipt in the ‘Promocode’ box and click apply.
Your link to access the game will be provided in your receipt following the transaction.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE/ACCESS THE LIVE STREAM
Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Match Info: Avro (A), Sat 17th Aug, 3pm KO
Wow! Bury go into their FA Cup preliminary round match at Avro on Saturday with confidence sky high after a thumping 7-1 league victory at Abbey Hey on Tuesday.
The Shakers needed a good performance after the tame home draw against Irlam at Gigg Lane last weekend. And they lived up to their nickname with six goals in an amazing second half.
The goal-fest began with a rapid-fire hat-trick in 10 minutes from Reuben Jerome, followed by goals Rustam Stepan (71), Cameron Fogarty (80) and Efe Ambrose (92).
There was little warning of what was to come in the first half, when Bury’s dominance was rewarded by just one goal from Bebeto Gomes on 13 minutes.
The victory keeps them just two points behind leaders Charnock Richard, and gives them a goal difference of 10 – not bad after just four league games!
In Opposition – Avro
Avro FC have won one and lost one of their first two games in the Northern Premier League West Division. After a 1-0 victory at home to Atherton Collieries on Saturday they lost by the same score at Wythenshawe Town on Tuesday. There was a touch of irony there, because Town were promoted last season via the NWCL premiership play-offs at Bury’s expense.
This is the Oldham club’s second season in the NPL. They started life in 1936 at the Failsworth factory of aircraft builder A V Roe. The club joined the Manchester League in 1954. They were promoted to the league’s Premier Division exactly half a century later. They topped the division in 2010 and held on to the title in the following season.
A big step forward came in 2017 when they left their Failsworth base and moved to a newly-built stadium in Oldham. For several years they shared the ground – now called the Vestacare Stadium – with the Oldham rugby league club. It has a 4G artificial turf pitch.
In 2018, Avro were promoted to the North West Counties League Division One North, and the following year went up to the Premier Division after finishing second.
Tickets
Purchase your tickets in advance here
This game is ALL TICKET – no pay on the day will be available.
On the Day & In the Ground
Travel by Train: Mainline Rail – Manchester Victoria or Moston. Metrolink – Hollinwood (20 mins walk)
Travel by public bus: 180 from Oldham Street (Stop A) Manchester city centre, to Hollins Rd/Oak Rd then walk 5 minutes down Oak Rd to stadium.
Driving: M60 J22 then A62 towards Manchester/Failsworth. First left onto Hollins Rd – signposted Oldham South and Hollinwood. Follow Hollins Rd to junction with Oak Rd – just before petrol station – then Oak Rd to Whitebank Rd.
SatNav Postcode: OL8 3JH
WhatThreeWords: ///trace.lists.older
Parking: Parking is available adjacent to White Bank Road (West Side of the Stadium), and beyond there is an overflow carpark.
Parking – The Vestacare Stadium
Please park considerately and think of local residents.
Inside The Ground: There will also be our two main bars, and food area, in addition, there will be some temporary concessions around the Stadium.
#NonLeagueDogs: Dogs aren’t allowed in the ground on Saturday.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Match Info: Barnoldswick Town (A), Sat 7th Oct, 3pm KO
They love a debut goal the Jepsons.
It was the opening game of the 96/97 season when Stan Ternant’s new signing Ronnie Jepson scored in a home draw against Brentford. This past Tuesday, over 27 years since that one all draw, Ronnies son Oli Jepson scored a peach of a header in front of the home fans on his Shakers Debut.
Oli wasn’t the only one to find the back of the net with Benito Lowe bagging a brace (Anyone else been singing that song ever since?) and Connor Comber finding the top bins from twenty yards out, rounding off a 4 – 2 win and phenomenal second half display from Dave McNabbs men in white.
You can watch the highlights from this game below.
With teams around us either stumbling or not playing The Shakers find ourselves at the top of the league as we approach the weekend and coming into a vein of form having won in four of our last five games.
With that in mind we travel to Barnoldswick this coming Saturday to take on another in form team at the Silent Night Stadium. All the information you will require for your trip to Barlick is available below.
In Opposition – Barnoldswick Town
Formed in 1972 and named Barnoldswick United(1972) – so called due to being canny Yorkshiremen- had there been a previous club named Barnoldswick United and they had outstanding debts the new club would have been liable for them.
The field started out as a grazing meadow for cattle, after a lot of hard work, it is now the pitch we play on. The club had 2 teams playing in the Craven & District Football League, in the early 1990’s we joined the East Lancashire Football League again with 2 teams.
In the late 1990’s we had 3 teams our 1st & 2nd team teams joined The West Lancashire Football League, our 3rds staying in The East Lancashire League.
The 2003/2004 season brought the amalgamation of Barnoldswick United (1972), Barnoldswick Park Rovers and Salterforth Juniors and we changed our name to Barnoldswick Town Football Club.
It has always been in the club’s constitution to get our ground up to the minimum standards of The North West Counties Football League and the 2009/2010 season saw us accepted into The North West Counties Football League.
Alongside our main pitch we have a floodlit training pitch. Our club house can hold up to 100 people and be hired out for functions. Our main sponsor is Silentnight Beds Ltd and the ground is named The Silentnight Stadium.
In 2009/2010 our first season in The NWCFL saw us finish runners up in Division 1 and finalists in the prestigious West Riding County Cup beating Guiseley who won promotion to the Conference North along the way. It was an interesting season as we only expected to hold our own and try to make sure we didn’t end up at the bottom of the league.
Following on from our success in the 2009/2010 season we went from just looking to avoid relegation in the Premier Division 2010/2011 to astound ourselves by finishing a creditable 7th in the league, only suspensions and injuries we feel robbed us of a top three spot.
In March 2012 we achieved The FA Grade E, enabling the club to enter The Evo-Stik League when finishing in a promotion position.
The 2012/2013 season saw us finish 9th in the Premier Division and reaching a round further in The FA Vase. Our Reserves finishing 4th in their respective league, with players being selected for the first team squad showing we have strength and depth in the club.
The 2013/14 season was a little bit traumatic for the club, players leaving or not being available, unrest in the dressing room which led to poor performances on the field.
In June of 2014 we achieved Charter Standard Development Club at both Senior and Junior level, which was an excellent achievement by both Senior & Junior Committees. The season had ended on a knife edge, if results on the last day of the season had gone a different way we would have been relegated
For the 2017/2018 Barnoldswick Town have one team in the Hallmark Security League and one team in The Lancashire Football League Western Division (Galaxy League).
The Junior section has 21 teams in The East Lancashire League from U7’s -U18’s, plus one U12’s girls team playing in The West Riding League. They also have a Tiny Town Junior Academy for 4 – 6 year olds.
Tickets
This game is ticket only and tickets for the game can still be purchased HERE.
Ticket Prices*:
ADULT £7 CONCESSIONS £4 UNDER 12 -16s £1
Tickets subject to booking fee.
Programme Price: £1
Travel & Parking
Nearest Railway: Colne (5.8 miles)
Nearest Bus Route to Ground:
Driving: M65 to end (Colne), straight on at round-a-bout, through two sets of traffic lights to round-a-bout. Turn left to Barnoldswick. On entering Barnoldswick through traffic lights straight on at mini round-a-bout, through built up area. On leaving built up area turn right into Green Berfield Lane (Club signposted). Bear right on track to rear of ground and car park.
From A56 Gisburn turn right signposted Barnoldswick. On entering built up area turn left onto Green Berfield lane, (Club signposted). Bear on track to rear of ground and car park.
Parking Facilities: Please follow postcode BB18 5DD Barnoldswick have secured additional parking in Rolls Royce car park opposite Aldi – They will have a car park attendant to help you & it’s a 2 min walk to the ground which will be signposted.
Ground Facilities: Licenced Bar with plenty of seating available. Tea bar selling hot and cold food. We also have plenty of covered seating behind the goal as well as covered standing both behind the goal and down the side of the ground.
Sat Nav Postcode: BB18 5LJ
WhatThreeWords: ///undercuts.ledge.coasted
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Match Info: Barnoldswick Town (H), Tue 2nd Jan, 7:45pm KO
With Christmas and New Year behind us, The Shakers enter 2024 sitting atop the North West Counties Premier Division table after a month that saw Dave McNabb’s men go unbeaten in the league.
With the only mark on what would have been a perfect month being our Macron Cup exit to Charnock Richard which saw us fall to a narrow defeat at Gigg Lane.
Wins on the road at Longridge and AFC Liverpool, a draw against a plucky Burscough side and a solid home win against promotion chasers Prestwich Heys were enough to make sure we saw the New Year in sitting at number one.
We now head into a packed January schedule with seven fixtures on the calendar starting on Tuesday evening at home to Barnoldswick, a team we put to the sword at The Silent Night Stadium in a rip-roaring seven-nil epic.
Our visitors sit mid-table in 13th position but have only managed to play 21 league fixtures so far this season and haven’t played in the league since their away trip to the Isle Of Man on the 9th of December after having four consecutive games postponed.
Dave McNabb’s men will be keen to capitalise on the momentum of two excellent two-nil wins against Prestwich on Boxing Day and AFC Liverpool on the 30th.
Highlights of the AFC Liverpool match as well as Dave McNabbs post match interview can be seen below.
In Opposition – Barnoldswick Town
Formed in 1972 and named Barnoldswick United(1972) – so-called due to being canny Yorkshiremen- had there been a previous club named Barnoldswick United and they had outstanding debts the new club would have been liable for them.
The field started out as a grazing meadow for cattle, after a lot of hard work, it is now the pitch they play on. The club had 2 teams playing in the Craven & District Football League, in the early 1990’s and they joined the East Lancashire Football League again with 2 teams.
In the late 1990’s they had 3 teams and their 1st & 2nd team teams joined The West Lancashire Football League, our 3rds staying in The East Lancashire League.
The 2003/2004 season brought the amalgamation of Barnoldswick United (1972), Barnoldswick Park Rovers and Salterforth Juniors and they changed their name to Barnoldswick Town Football Club.
It has always been in the club’s constitution to get the ground up to the minimum standards of The North West Counties Football League and the 2009/2010 season saw them accepted into The North West Counties Football League.
Alongside the main pitch they have a floodlit training pitch. Barlicks club house can hold up to 100 people and be hired out for functions. The club’s main sponsor is Silentnight Beds Ltd and the ground is named The Silentnight Stadium.
In 2009/2010 their first season in The NWCFL saw them finish runners up in Division 1 and finalists in the prestigious West Riding County Cup beating Guiseley who won promotion to the Conference North along the way. It was an interesting season as Town only expected to hold their own and try to make sure they didn’t end up at the bottom of the league.
Following on from their success in the 2009/2010 season Barlick went from just looking to avoid relegation in the Premier Division 2010/2011 to astound themselves by finishing a creditable 7th in the league.
In March 2012 they achieved The FA Grade E, enabling the club to enter The Evo-Stik League when finishing in a promotion position.
The 2012/2013 season saw them finish 9th in the Premier Division and reaching a round further in The FA Vase and the Reserves finishing 4th in their respective league, with players being selected for the first team squad showing strength and depth in the club.
The 2013/14 season was a little bit traumatic for the club, players leaving or not being available, unrest in the dressing room which led to poor performances on the field.
In June of 2014 the club achieved Charter Standard Development Club at both Senior and Junior level, which was an excellent achievement by both Senior & Junior Committees. The season had ended on a knife edge, if results on the last day of the season had gone a different way we would have been relegated
For the 2017/2018 Barnoldswick Town have one team in the Hallmark Security League and one team in The Lancashire Football League Western Division (Galaxy League).
The Junior section has 21 teams in The East Lancashire League from U7’s -U18’s, plus one U12’s girls team playing in The West Riding League. They also have a Tiny Town Junior Academy for 4 – 6 year olds.
Tickets & Admission
General sale tickets are available online HERE, which includes hospitality tickets in the Main Stand.
We recommend purchasing a ticket ahead of the game to allow us to plan appropriately in the ground.
Please follow requests from volunteers and stewards for directions if unsure.
Buy Tickets HERE Prices*: £10 adult, £5 16-18, £3 Under 16s & Free for Under 5s.
1885 Suite: £40* per ticket
* plus booking fees
Pay on the Gate: Whilst encouraging supporters to buy online ahead of the game, turnstiles will be available to take cash & card payments.
Season Ticket Holders: We have recognised the requests from some season ticket holders who wish to be sat in the Main Stand, instead of the currently allocated South Stand. 200 General sale tickets for the Main Stand are available on Tuesday evening and the first 250 season ticket holders who wish to watch from the Main Stand, can do so by admission of the turnstile.
Please arrive early to secure your seat, with allocations made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to purchase online tickets. Read here on how to access your tickets digitally.
On the Day & In the Ground
Travel: Gigg Lane is accessible by car and is well served by public transport, please see our page on the TfGM website, which advises the best travel routes to the stadium. Directions can be sourced via Google Maps below.
SatNav Postcode: BL9 9HR
WhatThreeWords: ///issues.skins.span
Parking: Our new car-park policy for the upcoming season is now in force.
Due to the limited space within the car park at Gigg Lane, it is reserved for the following:
Team Playing Staff and Management Match and Competition Officials Club Staff and volunteers transporting matchday equipment Members of the 1885 Suite Sponsors Blue Badge Holders If you have a blue badge or mobility issues please email the club secretary at secretary@buryfc.co.uk at least TWO days before the game. Blue Badge holders shall be prioritised for a parking space.
Entrance to the car park is strictly controlled and includes the areas within and in front of the fenced area. Please contact the Club Secretary with any other related queries.
There is on-street parking in the residential areas surrounding Gigg Lane, with supporters reminded to be respectful and considerate of the local residents at all times, as well as being mindful of and adhering to the parking permit measures in place in close proximity to the ground.
Stadium Entry: Gates will open at 6:30pm.
Our matchday volunteers will be on hand, both outside the turnstiles and inside the ground, to guide supporters to where they need to be. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask those who are there to help the day.
Matchday Programme: You can purchase a programme online now, to collect at the merchandise stall tomorrow afternoon or head to the sellers in and around the ground ahead of the game at the price of £3.
Pound for the Ground: Our ‘Pound for the Ground’ half-time raffle tickets will be on sale in and around the ground, £1 per entry. Sellers accept cash or card, with 40% of the total pot going to the winning ticket with results announced over the PA system and on the scoreboard.
Food / Drink: Our catering partner, Quirky Catering, will be operating the kiosks throughout the season, and are accessible for supporters under the stands. A selection of hot and cold snacks will be available. Alcohol will be sold, and can be consumed anywhere in the stand. Please respect the advice from stewards on managing this process on the day.
Keep #GiggGleaming: With so much work gone into Gigg Lane to get us to this point, we want to keep it that way and a lot of work goes into turning the ground around between games each weekend. We have a team of volunteers lined up to clean the stands following the game.
With this in mind, we urge all supporters to make sure any rubbish is processed in the correct manner, using the available bins where necessary, or if possible please take any rubbish away with you.
Designated Smoking Areas: Supporters are not allowed to smoke / vape anywhere within the stands at Gigg Lane. Designated areas are set aside to do this, follow guidance from stewards on this and only smoke / vape within these areas.
#NonLeagueDogs: For now, dogs are NOT permitted in the ground.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: A live stream of tonight’s game is available via Bury FC TV by clicking on the image below! Season ticket holders will be informed by email before 7pm on how to access the game for FREE.
Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and score-line updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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