Bury FC News

We’re thrilled to confirm that Michael Jolley has been appointed Men’s First Team Manager at Bury Football Club following an extensive application and interview process. Michael brings a wealth of coaching expertise and a fresh, ambitious vision to our club. A Cambridge University graduate with an MA in Economics and a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in Europe, he combines tactical insight with a deep understanding of player development. A Proven Coaching Journey Michael be

Bury Football Club is proud to present our 2024/25 Community Development Annual Review, marking the completion of our first full year of dedicated community activity. “This report reflects a year of growth, innovation and collaboration – highlighting the collective impact of our staff, volunteers and partners. Through the combined efforts of our programmes, from youth development and disability football to health, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, we have demonstrated how football can unite

Bury FC are delighted to confirm the first summer signing, 25-year-old forward Benito Lowe, who has signed a contract ahead of the 2023/24 season. Lowe joins the club with a wealth of experience in the local non-league pyramid, having played 34 games for Wythenshawe Town last season, scoring 22 goals.   Football runs in the family, with his late dad Gary managing Curzon Ashton to the FA Cup first round & Hyde United to the National League North. In his youth, Benito spent t

Bury Football Club has taken another exciting step towards building for the future with the creation of a new Emerging Talent Group, designed to identify, recruit and develop promising young players from across the local area. The initiative reflects the club’s long term commitment to nurturing homegrown talent and strengthening the pathway into senior football at Gigg Lane. By providing ambitious young players with opportunities to train and compete in a professional environment, the Emerging

Bury Football Club is proud to announce the beginning of a comprehensive Strategic Plan Review, designed to shape the future direction of the club across four key pillars: Football, Community, Commercial, and Stadium. As we move forward, it’s vital that the voices of our supporters, volunteers, partners, and the wider Bury community are heard. To ensure this, we are starting with a series of small, focused group discussions. These focus groups will provide an open and constructive environment

Bury Football Club is proud to present the launch of the Corporate Cup Series at Gigg Lane, kicking off with an exciting Construction Cup Football Tournament that brings together business, competition and networking in one unforgettable afternoon. Taking place on Friday 24th April from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the iconic Gigg Lane Stadium, Bury, this brand-new event gives businesses the opportunity to play on the pitch at the home of Bury FC while enjoying a professionally organised corporate experi

Bury Football Club is proud to announce the renewal of its commercial partnership with Genus Recycling, a valued and long-standing supporter of the club. This continued collaboration marks another chapter in the successful relationship between Bury FC and Genus Recycling, a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions. The renewed partnership will see Genus Recycling’s branding remain prominently featured on the playing shorts as well as on perimeter signage at Gigg Lane, as bo

We are pleased to announce the results of our member vote on the kit designs and colours for the new season as we head into the 2023/24 season.   As we reported when the kit vote went live last month, the team at Hope + Glory had headed into the Bury footballing archives to bring the supporters three new kit designs to choose from for both home and away kits.   On the vote selection was also the question as to whether our new home kit would be trimmed in either ‘Royal’ or ‘Navy

Bury Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Leighton James at the age of 71.   The winger was part of Martin Dobson’s famous “Forgotten Fifteen” who won promotion in the 1984/85 season using only 15 players all season, Leighton made 46 appearances and scored five goals. James won 54 caps for Wales, scoring 10 goals including a famous penalty to secure victory over England at Wembley in 1977. In his long and storied career he made almost 650 club appearances, t