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Test event planned to launch 3G pitch at Gigg Lane
We are delighted to announce we are planning a test event on Thursday 1st August for our brand-new 3G pitch.
This will be the first opportunity to see the pitch in all its glory following extensive and fabulous work by McArdle Sports.
The Men’s first team will host an open training session on the pitch from 6:45pm until 8pm.
It will be the first time Dave McNabb and his side will train on the new surface.
Entry will be free via the turnstiles at the Manchester Road end from 6pm. No tickets are required.
A can bar will be available for drinks in the stand.
The club shop will also be open on the night.
The Car Park will be closed to fans.
For those who have reserved a seat with their season ticket at Gigg Lane, you will have the opportunity check your seat and your view.
Please note that the ground is still undergoing some final preparations prior to the 10th August, so we would ask that you bear with us at this time.
Phil Young, Chair of the Football Supporters’ Society of Bury, said “The new pitch looks immaculate. At this time of year there are always a lot of people excited to watch Bury play on it, but this time we also have a lot of people who can’t wait to play on it themselves.
“It’s been funded through a combination of Bury Council and national government money, in addition to the funds provided by Society membership fees. It will be transformational in bringing more people into the stadium throughout the week and eventually, we hope, into the football club on a matchday.”
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The Club Shop: Open 24/7
Never again will you have to ask the question “Is the club shop open?” because we are excited to announce that your brand new online club shop will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
We’ve partnered with Hope + Glory to bring you some fantastic lines of Shakers merchandise including replica shirts, training gear, leisure wear and more.
Our new member-selected home and away kits and training shirts are on sale NOW.
A pre-orders window is open until midnight on Sunday 2nd July, when the first batch of orders will be sent for manufacturing to be with us as soon as possible and target for the first game of the season at the end of July.
Further lines of merchandise will be added in the coming weeks so keep checking back at the shop or look out for our updates via email or on social media.
Visit your new club shop by clicking on the image below, grab your Shakers gear and be #PartOfIt
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The Gaffer: Dave McNabb
Following the announcement of Dave McNabb as Bury Football Club’s 44th permanent manager, we look at the record behind the appointment and Dave’s footballing journey to this point.
Dave was a coach within the younger age groups at Manchester United in his early career before a youth managerial post at St Helen’s Town and reserve team manager position at Rainhill Town lead to taking his first managerial appointment at Billinge in the Cheshire League in 2018, winning the Warrington Guardian Cup during his short time at the club.
McNabb (centre) pictured with coach Frazer Ablett & joint player-manager Stuart Wellstead following early success at Rylands. This early success took McNabb to Warrington the following season, as joint-manager of newly-promoted Rylands (now Warrington Rylands 1906) who took their place in the North West Counties (NWCFL) for the first time. The NWCFL First Division South title was secured at the first attempt in 2018-19, amassing 111 league goals in the process, alongside the Champion Cup Winners secured when they overcame First Division North winners, Longridge Town.
With the 2019-20 season abandoned and results expunged as the Covid pandemic took hold across the world, Rylands were sat handily in second place with fewer than 10 games of the season to go. Beginning the equally disrupted 2020-21 season well, again sat in second when the league was curtailed, Rylands were selected for promotion, with the Football Association league allocations deeming their performances across the previous two seasons worthy of elevation to a higher division. They took their place in the Northern Premier League for the first time in the 2021-22 season.
Sealing the NPL West 2021-22 title at Warrington Rylands, McNabb holds aloft the silverware to cap off a stunning four years at Gorsey Lane. Assistant manager Tim Lees pictured on the far right. One competition that did continue to a conclusion during that period was the FA Vase, with Rylands coming out on top following a 3-2 final win against Binfield at Wembley in May 2021. Highlights of that game are available here.
McNabb had taken sole charge by this point, joined by his assistant Tim Lees and they proceeded to take Step 4 by storm at the first attempt, securing the title by one point, courtesy of a run of victories as the season came to a close and title rivals Workington only managing a draw against Market Drayton on the final day of the season. They finished with a significant goal-difference, scoring 95 league goals in the process.
He left Warrington Rylands in September 2022 after four and a half years at the club, with a record of three promotions, four trophies and an almost 70% win rate.
McNabb was unveiled as Macclesfield manager in 2022
In October of last year, he joined Macclesfield as manager replacing Danny Whittaker, a role he left later in the year.
He came back to football in March 2023, taking over as Bootle manager after veteran EFL defender Steve McNulty left the club. He steered the club to safety at the end of last season, after their early-season form threatened relegation.
His last game in charge of the Liverpool-based side was Saturday’s 2-0 FA Trophy win away at Stockton Town, with the Merseyside club sitting in ninth in the Northern Premier League West.
McNabb will be in dugout tomorrow evening for his first game as manager. If you want to be #PartofIt, get your tickets HERE.
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This Saturday: Pitch Inspection
We will hold an early pitch inspection on Saturday morning to review the pitch after what we expect will be further spells of rain due across tonight and through Friday. More details are provided below.
Following the recent postponements at Gigg Lane of both the initial Wythenshawe fixture (twice), and our game against Ramsbottom United last week (for the third time), the grounds staff started urgent remedial works to the pitch in an attempt to improve its condition.
Across several large parts of the playing surface, water has been gathering and not draining owing to an impermeable layer which is preventing passage of surface water. This is impossible to fix without removing the turf. Continuous spells of rain, which we have had for months now, have inevitably left the surface unfit for play.
Over the past week, the ground has been dug up in the worst areas and replacement turf has been laid to bring the pitch up to a standard suitable to play the final games of the season.
Further heavy downpours since weekend, when the new turf was delivered, have hampered progress. The ground staff have worked around the clock to prepare the pitch in the best way possible.
We will have the pitch inspected ahead of Saturday as early as possible to assess if the game can be played, given the continuing bad weather.
Tickets for the South Stand and the Main Stand have sold out, and we have taken advance tickets for the Cemetery End off sale as a precaution given the risk of the game not being played. Should the game take place, we can put the tickets back on sale, with cash / card turnstiles also available for supporters looking to pay on the gate.
We will update further on this following the results of the inspection.
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This Sunday: Bury FC Family Fun Day
This Sunday (25th August), we are hosting our 2024 Family Fun Day at Gigg Lane.
Doors open at 10am, with a 7 a side tournament taking place on the new artificial surface from 10:30am.
Following the tournament, a winners presentation will take place, after which the Women’s First Team will face Tranmere Rovers in their opening home game of the season. 2pm kick-off.
Two 11 a side charity matches, will take place from 4:15pm, with the event finishing at 6pm.
A funfair will be on the car park from 10:30, and live music throughout the afternoon.
We’ll also have a bar open from midday, selling alcoholic and soft drinks.
The car park will also play host to various stalls including kids & adult tombolas and craft stalls.
Hot Food will also be available.
Tickets remain on sale, £3 adults & free Under 16s, via our website, click here to purchase
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Those We Remember
On Remembrance Sunday we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, sovereign, families and loved ones in order that we may live our lives in freedom and safety. It is important for us all to reflect on the lives lost, the families and friends affected and those who were injured whilst serving their country.
As a mark of respect today we take a moment to remember all those brave men and women who have lost their lives in many conflicts and wars around the world and in service to our country at home. We owe them so much in countless ways. Not only do we remember the armed services, the Army, Navy and RAF, but also the emergency services, Police, Fire and Rescue,and Ambulance Services and all those who work within the NHS and social care. We witnessed first hand the importance of those services in keeping us safe during the recent pandemic.
We are a town with a proud history of association with the Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment
of Fusiliers and we are proud tocontinue that tradition here at Gigg Lane. It is four years since we were last able to gather here and remember together but today we continue the tradition of trooping the colour with Lt. Colonel Mike McDonald, Sergeant Geoff Baines (Lancashire Fusiliers Bugler), Bob Barton (Lancashire Fusiliers Standard Bearer), Janice Lloyd (Royal British Legion Standard Bearer), Llea McGowan (Royal Regiment Fusiliers Standard Bearer), Kevin Rowe (Antrim Standard Bearer), Roy Counsell (BOBVA Standard Bearer), Jacko Pearce (RAF Standard Bearer).
We also welcome as our guests tonight veterans from the Army Royal Regiment of Artillery, 1st Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers, Royal Army Ordinance Corps, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal British Legion and widows of serving personnel who have served our country.
We also remember those within the Bury FC family who have passed away since we were last able to gather and remember in November 2018, named below. All those we have lost are missed by their fellow supporters, family and friends. Every one is a seat left empty, a scarf unworn, a missed click of the turnstile but they have all left a legacy to this club that will be enjoyed by future generations of Shakers.
Order of Service
At approx 19.30 players and officials to assemble in the tunnel, ahead of service. Ceremony party to enter pitch and assemble in centre circle. Lieutenant Colonel Retired Mike McDonald will carry on the match ball, and Mr Steve Fitt the wreath. Mr Steve Fitt will organise the Standard Bearers. Mr Brian White, Mr Maurice Dickson and Mrs Cara Taylor will announce the Ceremony party onto the pitch. “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” At this time, the names of the Bury FC family who have passed away will be displayed on the scoreboard. The Last Post will be played by Sergeant Geoff Baines. Standards lowered. The Reveille will then be played and standards raised. Mr Maurice Dickson will then say, “When you go home, tell them of us and say for your tomorrows we gave our today.” The attendees will then leave the pitch Losses in the Bury FC Family since 2018
Jimmy Allen Colin Atkinson John Atkinson Ken Ash Phil Astley Brian Bancroft Brian Barlow Bob Bell Colin Bell Derek Bentley Alice Berry Geoff Bernstein Anthony Boardman Eric Brand Stuart Brand Cliffe Broome Neville Brooks Peter Brown Horace Brown Eric Brand Margret Burke Tom Burke Paul Carter Mark Crossley Alan Caulderbank Bill Caulder Geoffry Cawte Eddie Colquhoun Fred Cowburn Ellie Clegg Monica Cullen Donald Cunliffe Alex Dawson James Dean Matt Durnam Ann Eckersall Dave Evans Douglas Evans Arthur Evans Paul Evans Martin Farnworth Mandy Freeman Martyn Forrest Michael Garrett Bob Gerrard Dave Giffard Malcolm Gray Alan Green Tom Harkinson Henry Hayes Will Hayhurst Roger Heywood Margaret Holden Brian Howcroft Paul Hince Derek Holt Edmond Howard Mick Hoyle Maria Hurst Kenny Hulme Preston Hulse Isla Hutton David Isherwood Lenny Johnrose John King Gerald Lewis Jacqueline Melia Peter Melling Minty Macy Stefan Madej Miriam Makin Gill Mansley Paul McCormick Jack Metcalfe Derek Middleton Dave Morley Noel Nash Sandra Nugent Philip Pidluski Mike Pinder Holly Prince Stanley Reynolds Peter Rigby Johnny Robinson Jim Royds Mark Saunders Ian Scholes Colin Slater MBE Arthur Smith BEM Barry Simpson Raymond Smith John Stansfield John Stembridge David Swain Peter Swann Steve Taylor Ella Warburton Richard Warburton Stan Warburton Hilary Walton Jane Weedon Harry Wilkinson Tom White Dave Wylie #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #LestWeForget
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Three Depart Gigg Lane
Today marks the deadline for signings for clubs in the Northern Premier League (Steps 3 & 4) before the end of the season. Benito Lowe, Sam Burns and Jordan Butterworth have moved on to gain some much needed game time, ahead of this window closing.
Jordan Butterworth Sam Burns Benito Lowe Benito has joined NPL side Stalybridge Celtic on a 28-day loan to get some minutes and regain fitness, joining up with his former manager James Kinsey as Stalybridge continue their push for the NPL playoffs.
Forward Sam Burns has joins Warrington Rylands, also of the NPL, and midfielder Jordan Butterworth also joins up with Benito at Stalybridge. Both players will continue to be signed on dual-registration terms.
Manager Dave McNabb gave us his thoughts on the players moving on:
We would like to wish all three the best of luck for the remainder of the season.
The deadline for signings in the NWCFL is Sunday 31st March, so keep it here for more details as we get them.
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THREE GAMES IN 10 DAYS AT GIGG LANE
Following four games on the road, we’ve got a busy run of home games coming with three (possibly four) home games in a ten-day period.
After our away win at Blyth in the FA Cup yesterday, our game on Saturday 28th September vs FC St Helens will be postponed, in order to play in the Third Qualifying Round Fixture.
We would like to provide updates on several areas ahead of this run of games.
Ticketing
For our FA Vase tie against Burscough next Saturday, we will be opening the South Stand ONLY. Season tickets aren’t valid for this fixture.
We will be offering a 50% discount code for everyone who buys a ticket for our FA Vase tie for the following home game against Stockport Town on Tuesday 24th to support fans financially with ticket costs.
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Matchday & Matchball Sponsorship
We have availability for our Matchday & Matchball Sponsor packages for two of our upcoming four home games – vs Burscough & FC St Helens.
Click here for full details on the packages.
If you’re interested in this great opportunity, please email commercial@buryfc.co.uk
Legend Guest Speaker
We are able to confirm our next three legends that will speak in Eyelevel Sponsors Lounge & Starkies.
Saturday 21st September – vs Burscough – Paddy Kenny
Tuesday 24th September – vs Stockport Town – Mike Walsh
Tuesday 1st October – vs Chadderton – Rob Matthews
Please note – all speakers are subject to availability.
Starkies
Starkies will also be free of charge for the two games on 21st & 24th September. No ticket will be required.
Existing Starkies pass holders for the league game on the 24th vs Stockport Town will receive a programme & pie.
Car Park
Following games at Gigg Lane, the car park is closed for 15 minutes after the final whistle to allow fans to leave safely. This is based on police advice after a ‘near miss’ incident last season.
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Ticket News: Avro (A) – FA Cup
Following discussions with Avro we can confirm the arrangements for tickets the Avro FA Cup tie as below.
Our hosts have allocated 700 tickets for Bury fans which will be sold via their ticketing platform, as with the previous round against Congleton tickets will be distributed with the following priority:
First Priority – Tickets will go on sale to fans who hold BOTH a Season Ticket and a Membership. Second Priority – Tickets will go on sale to fans who hold EITHER a Season Ticket or a Membership. Third Priority – Tickets will go on general sale to fans (subject to availability) Tickets will be made available via email to the first priority group this evening (Wednesday 7th August).
Once tickets go on sale, fans are advised to email tickets@avrofc.co.uk if they are facing any issues.
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Ticket Update: Prestwich Heys (a)
We head to Adie Moran Park on Easter Monday (30th April) for our game against Prestwich Heys.
Tickets for visiting supporters for this fixture will be made available for purchase online via TicketCo, and volunteers from the club will be operating on the turnstiles to assist and process sales on behalf of Prestwich Heys.
There are 750 tickets available for Bury fans, with prices as £10 (Adults) and Under-16s FREE.
Distribution of tickets will be made to volunteers first, before circulation to season ticket holders and FSSB members. Where tickets remain, these will be put on general sale.
The process will begin later this week and supporters in the above categories will be contacted by email.
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Ticket Update: Ramsbottom Utd (a)
We head to the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium on Saturday 20th April for the final game of the regular season against Ramsbottom United.
Since the fixtures were released last summer, many Bury fans have had their eye on getting a ticket for this keenly anticipated game. These are now available to collect direct from Ramsbottom United on the following dates:
Sat 23rd March, between 10am-12noon Each Sunday after between 9am-12noon*
*While tickets remain available.
Prices are £9 for adults, £5 under 16s & over 65s and £1 for under 12s (with a paying adult).
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Ticket Update: Ramsbottom Utd (a) SOLD OUT
Our away game at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium on Saturday 20th April for the final game of the regular season against Ramsbottom United is now sold out with all 2000 tickets being snapped up.
Since the fixtures were released last summer, many Bury fans have had their eye on getting a ticket for this keenly anticipated game and we are delighted to say that The Shakers allocation of 1500 tickets has now completely sold out with more than a week to go before the game.
We look forward to a great day out in front of our phenomenal travelling Bury Support.
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Tickets and Prices for 2023-24 Season
Now that the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) have confirmed that there will be a whopping 24 teams in the Premier Division next season we can confirm both single and season ticket prices, along with further information about disability tickets and potential availability of stands.
Season tickets are now available to purchase.
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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.
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 prioritize the South and North (Main) stands for opening on a matchday which will offer spectators the best views and facilities. 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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Tickets Now Available For Opening League Fixture
We are now able to confirm ticketing for this Saturday’s fixture against Glossop North End.
We are able to operate at full capacity in the South Stand & East Stand (Cemetery End). These two stands alone give us a capacity of well over 5,000.
The Manchester Road End will remain closed. We are awaiting confirmation on what capacity the North (Main) Stand can operate at, but we know it will not be full capacity, so we have elected to put tickets for the South Stand on sale now rather than delay sales further. We know this will be a well attended game and many supporters will want to guarantee their place by purchasing a ticket in advance.
We are at capacity in the 1885 Suite after strong season ticket sales for that space so are unable to offer further hospitality tickets for this game.
For now, we will make the South Stand ticket only, and leave the Cemetery End as the pay-on-the-turnstile option. This makes it far easier to manage numbers for our volunteer turnstile operators. Season ticket holders may choose any available stand. Should the South Stand look like it will sell out then we will release tickets for the Cemetery End also, by which time we should have more information on the Main Stand numbers.
We know this is a little more complicated than is ideal, but this game in particular will be especially well attended so we want to offer an advance ticket option rather than leave anything to chance. We do anticipate future games will be easier to manage as we will understand better where season ticket holders prefer to sit and will have plenty of room to accommodate everyone.
We strongly recommend purchasing a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment and queues. It also helps us plan our resources better.
We’d like to thank Bury Council amongst others for their help and support in opening up the stadium to greater numbers to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the occasion.
Tickets are now on sale, click here to purchase yours ahead of a historic occasion on Saturday.
Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2023/24.
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Tony Bartley: 1938-2024
Tony Bartley, 8th March 1938 – 22nd September 2024
Tony Bartley’s football career may have begun with Bury’s traditional local rivals, Bolton Wanderers, but it was Gigg Lane and the Shakers’ supporters with whom he shared a mutual love for the rest of his life.
Lance Corporal Bartley played for the Wanderers during his national service in 1956/57 but arrived at Gigg in 1958 via a spell at his hometown club, Stalybridge Celtic.
It was the beginning of a seven-year association during which time he was part of one of the most affectionately-remembered squads of the club’s history: the 1960/61 Third Division champions who blasted 108 goals on their way to the second tier.
Flying down the left wing, fans of his vintage remember a tenacious, hard-working winger who also weighed in with his fair share of goals, particularly against Stoke City against whom Tony once scored a winner in a match when he shared the pitch with Stanley Matthews. He also found the net in games versus Newcastle, Sunderland, Chelsea and Leeds.
With never a hair out of place, he is also remembered for his interactions with his fans, sitting on the perimeter walls of the Boys’ Stand, the South Stand or the Main Stand and joking with supporters as he readied himself to deliver a corner into the opposition area.
Ever-present in the 1962/63 season when the harsh winter derailed Bury’s promotion push to the top flight resulting in an eighth-place finish in the Second Division, Tony also played in the game in which Brian Clough sustained his career-ending injury. Years later, the two met again after a game at Blackburn Rovers at which Clough had been managing Nottingham Forest. Clough’s broad smile in the photographic evidence of the meeting is testament to how you couldn’t help be captivated by Tony’s simple joy in life.
Spells at Oldham and Chesterfield followed before a move across the Irish Sea to Sligo Rovers as player-manager, but it was always Bury that remained his true footballing love. The emotional video interview he gave to the club during the COVID-19 lockdown highlighted how upset he was at the club’s fate, and also how fondly remembered he was by supporters.
It was incredible to be able to welcome Tony back to the ground he loved for the game against Wythenshawe in March 2024.
His daughter Lisa remembers how his breath was taken away when he got out of the car and saw the Main Stand before he shouted his familiar cry of ‘Up the Shakers!’ It was, she says, a day of which he enjoyed every second.
Devoted to his family, Tony is survived by his wife Sybil whom he married while a Shaker in the 1960 close season, Lisa and her brothers Anthony and John, his eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Go well, Tony Bartley. You loved us and we loved you.
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Too Big For Your Boots?
Women’s First Team player, Jasmine Dawkes Bury Football Club is proud to support this initiative, along with our friends at the FGRS Community Hub to help grassroots and school sports.
We will be collecting pre loved football boots, trainers and astro boots in useable condition at our home game against AFC Liverpool on Saturday 6th April.
These will then be distributed to local schools and grass roots clubs for children and families who need them. If you are unable to bring them to the game, the FGRS Community Hub (also based at Gigg Lane) will be collecting donations from the 8th April until Friday 19th April. The Hub’s opening hours are Monday 12.30-2.30pm, and Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-2.30pm.
Members of the Men’s Recreational Side
Your preloved boots and trainers could make a huge difference to children and young people as they are often a big expense to families. Both Bury FC and FGRS Community Hub firmly believe that nobody should be prevented from taking part in sport for want of the right footwear. It also helps us do our bit for the environment by keeping the boots out of landfill when they could be out to good use.
Our squads across the whole club have been taking part by enthusiastically collecting with the Men’s and Women’s First Teams, Under 23s, Women’s Reserves, Women’s and Men’s Recreational and Development, Futsol and U12s all organising their own collections.
Boys U12s Men’s First Team Women’s Futsal Women’s Recreational Women’s First Team Men’s U23s
A real club and community effort! We look forward to receiving your boot donations in a couple of weeks.
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Travel Advice: Isle of Man
Ahead of our upcoming trip to the Isle of Man, please see below our guidance notes for supporters wishing to get the most out of their time on the island around our game against FC Isle of Man on Saturday.
Travel to IoM
Supporters will be traveling via ferry direct to Douglas, or via flight into Ronaldsway Airport. The airport is situated in the south part of the island, around 9 miles along the A5 from Douglas by car.
Head to the Isle of Man Government page for general information on the visiting the island, as well as following guidance from your travel operator on documentation required to travel and on entry to the Isle of Man.
For more information on what to see and do whilst on the island, please head to the Visit Isle of Man page. Also, download the MannGo Transport App to your phone for all the live travel information from Google Play or the App Store.
Isle of Man Steam Packet – Match Offer
Steam Packet Holidays are proud to be sponsors of FC Isle of Man and delighted to be able to offer visiting fans the perfect match experience by providing travel & match ticket packages, plus the option to book accommodation.
Sail over to the Isle of Man as a return foot passenger and get your match ticket included from just £59 per adult, £37 per child and £53 concessions.
To book, click here to visit the dedicated booking page for this deal.
The Bowl
FC Isle of Man play their home games at the The Bowl, a 3,500 all-seater multi-purpose sports ground which was redeveloped suitable to hold the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games.
The game will be played on an artificial surface and tickets for the game are to be purchased ahead of the game from the FC Isle of Man website.
Hospitality tickets are also available for £45, with full details on the left.
Home and visiting supporters will be segregated into two separate areas within the Bowl. Bury fans are directed to Gate B at the north end of the ground as indicated on the image to the right.
Food / drink kiosks will be available, but alcohol will NOT be available inside the ground and is not permitted to be brought into the stadium.
Stewards will be on hand at all times to advise on your needs, please abide by their requests and cooperate with staff at all times.
Getting to The Bowl
The Bowl is situated around a mile outside Douglas centre.
This will be a walkable distance for most who will base themselves in Douglas for the trip, but for those who require public transport head to the Isle of Man Transport page for timetables of bus running services from Bus Vannin.
Pick up a service to Peel (normally services 5 or 6) at Lord Street in Douglas when heading to The Bowl. Access to the timetables can be found here.
Eat & Drinking
Wanting to get a bite to eat ahead of kick-off?
Douglas is awash with pubs and restaurants serving all manner of affair and satisfy any palate. Get your weekend planned early and book early to miss out.
The best of the eateries is outlined at Visit Isle of Man (here) and TripAdvisor (here).
We have been made aware that the Pinewood Social Club close to the ground, will now NOT be open to accept supporters on Saturday.
Island Customs
We have been passed advice from the local police in Douglas to inform supporters on customs on the island ahead of our trip to the Isle of Man.
Laws on the island are different to those in the UK and the local police’s tolerance to public disorder is lower than that in the UK. Abiding to police instruction at all times is necessary. Arrests will be made where deemed necessary, and this will lead to summons in court.
We wish supporters a great time on the island during your visit, but please be aware at all times about the point above. We wish to leave a positive lasting impression on the island, and request and appreciate your cooperation in doing so. Get behind Dave McNabb and the lads, they need you to bring home the points!
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Travel Advice: Isle of Man
Ahead of our trip to the Isle of Man this weekend, please see below our initial guidance note for supporters wishing to get the most out of their time on the island around our game against FC Isle of Man on Saturday evening.
Travel to IoM
Supporters will be traveling via ferry direct to Douglas, or via flight into Ronaldsway Airport. The airport is situated in the south part of the island, around 9 miles along the A5 from Douglas by car.
Head to the Isle of Man Government page for general information on the visiting the island, as well as following guidance from your travel operator on documentation required to travel and on entry to the Isle of Man.
For more information on what to see and do whilst on the island, please head to the Visit Isle of Man page.
The Bowl
FC Isle of Man play their home games at the The Bowl, a 3,500 all-seater multi-purpose sports ground which was redeveloped suitable to hold the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games.
The game will be played on an artifical surface and tickets for the game are to be purchased ahead of the game from the FC Isle of Man website.
Hospitality tickets are also available for £45, with full details on the left.
Home and visiting supporters will be segregated into two separate areas within the Bowl. Bury fans are directed to Gate B at the north end of the ground as indicated on the image to the right.
Food / drink kiosks will be available, but alcohol will NOT be available inside the ground and is not permitted to be brought into the stadium.
Stewards will be on hand at all times to advise on your needs, please abide by their requests and cooperate with staff at all times.
Getting to The Bowl
The Bowl is situated around a mile outside Douglus centre.
This will be a walkable distance for most who will base themselves in Douglas for the trip, but for those who require public transport head to the Isle of Man Transport page for timetables of bus running services from Bus Vannin.
Pick up a service to Peel (normally services 5 or 6) at Lord Street in Douglas when heading to The Bowl. Access to the timetables can be found here.
Island Customs
We have been passed advice from the local police in Douglas to inform supporters on customs on the island ahead of our trip to the Isle of Man this weekend.
Laws on the island are different to those in the UK and the local police’s tolerance to public disorder is lower than that in the UK. Abiding to police instruction at all times is necessary. Arrests will be made where deemed necessary, and this will lead to summons in court.
We wish supporters a great time on the island during your visit, but please be aware at all times about the point above. We wish to leave a positive lasting impression on the island, and request and appreciate your cooperation in doing so.
Get behind Dave McNabb and the lads, they need you to bring home the points!
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Treasureline: Join Now!
As we head towards 2024 and the new era at Bury Football Club, we reach out to update you around the future of the ‘Treasureline’ partnership with our friends and colleagues at National Youth & Community Development Association (NYCDA).
Alongside this great news, there is a chance to win on our prize draw available to all new members who sign up by Sunday 10th December. Full details will be available at the bottom of the page.
Many of you will fondly remember the old Treasureline lottery of yesteryear, which raised funds for the club in the form of a weekly lottery draw. That unfortunately almost completely disappeared due to initial management issues, and eventually the impacts of Covid which significantly impacted on the collection of door-to-door cash contributions.
Industry experts, and Bury town centre based NYCDA, took on the remnants and refocused the old approach to ensure the Treasureline name was not lost. This way proceeds were continued to be generated, with Treasureline becoming part of their NYCDA Weekly Draw and those remaining contributors could continue to support their chosen cause.
Going forward, fans and local people alike can join this draw, and in turn will be able to support this cause by becoming a participant in the NYCDA Weekly Draw. All proceeds generated are to be used to support the club’s activities across the Borough of Bury, in growing our men’s and womens’ youth and elite player development programmes.
Activity behind the scenes is beginning to ramp up, so stand by to see and hear more and more on social media, at game days, at official club events, door-to-door campaigns, telesales activities, email campaigns, business initiatives and much more.
Members can play for as little as £1 per week with the opportunity to win BIG!!!
Fantastic cash amounts, including a main weekly £1,000 prize, as well as a £500 Rollover, which can rise to a huge £10,000, are up for grabs! Additional prizes ranging from £10 to £100 are also available every Wednesday.
Click here to join Right now we are running a special prize draw incentive to join by midnight on Sunday 10th December. All fans who sign up to support the club in this way can enter the prize draw by clicking on the image and inserting ‘BURYFCXMAS’ as the promo code when joining!
Prizes including a signed 2023/24 home shirt, a pair of tickets into hospitality and a number of items of official club merchandise.
For information including how to join and weekly results, as well as some insights as to where the proceeds are used and the kind of work this partnership will continue to support, please take a look at the microsite HERE.
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Treasureline: Week 1
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 1 – 29th May 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £4500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
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Prize Draw No. Members Name £4500 Rollover OB0216 NO WINNER £1000 NG4297 S BURNS £100 LM0889 M PICKARD £50 WB1185 C BEASLEY £50 GP6614 A SAXTON £25 CB2647 N CARSTAIRS £25 AG5016 M PADLEY £10 NG6710 R NICHOLSON £10 NB3332 P CORRIGAN £10 HM3618 A KNIGHT £10 PA2718 S BONHAM £10 SA3110 J HILL £10 RB5180 D FLETCHER £10 NQ4561 K BECK £10 PB1362 A LUCAS £10 HD4066 L PEPPER £10 LN6685 D BROWNLOW Bury FC is a partner of NYCDA and a beneficiary of the NYCDA Weekly Draw. Gambling Commission account number 5166. Registered Office: 1-2 Frecheville Court, Bury, BL9 0UF. Responsible Person: Mr M Brocklehurst. For more information, please visit www.nycdaweeklydraw.co.uk/treasureline.
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Treasureline: Week 10
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 10 – 31st July 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
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Prize Draw No. Members Name £500 Rollover LQ0697 NO WINNER £1000 GP1566 J BIELBY £100 HM3012 A ALLEN £50 SE0751 C RYLES £50 LJ5634 D WIGHTMAN £25 BL3273 J CRABTREE £25 GP4136 M HOUSE £10 SA1973 A BOWER £10 RS5019 S COLEMAN £10 HD3336 K PEARCE £10 BR0618 S PARKINSON £10 OA5574 J WOOD £10 LM4862 R MACCARTNEY £10 SD0133 E CUNLIFFE £10 BR3926 C MOORHOUSE £10 LK2261 R HILL £10 HC3555 T CLARKSON Bury FC is a partner of NYCDA and a beneficiary of the NYCDA Weekly Draw. Gambling Commission account number 5166. Registered Office: 1-2 Frecheville Court, Bury, BL9 0UF. Responsible Person: Mr M Brocklehurst. For more information, please visit www.nycdaweeklydraw.co.uk/treasureline.
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Treasureline: Week 10
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 10 – 2nd August 2023 are in! The rollover this week was £500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
Prize Draw No. Members Name £500 Rollover WG3505 NO WINNER £1000 WB0874 J DIGHT £100 LJ6884 A HARGREAVES £50 MN2740 P WESTWORTH £50 LJ4170 M BURROWS £25 LL3150 C MONAGHAN £25 SA5555 MR GOSLING £10 OA0612 P MOORE £10 BF6616 P HUGHES £10 PA0737 S TAYLOR £10 ND5957 F HOLDEN £10 SB5404 R HOWELLS £10 NH4945 A COCKBURN £10 SA5417 M INMAN £10 HM3402 M THOMAS £10 SB1556 D GODDARD £10 LM0601 L WIGGLESWORTH View the full article
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Treasureline: Week 11
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 11 – 9th August 2023 are in! The rollover this week was £1000 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
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Prize Draw No. Members Name £1000 Rollover SA3898 MR PEAKE £1000 SB0889 R HYDE £100 LJ1444 C THOMPSON £50 OA5510 W BOSTOCK £50 HM6853 M MAIDEN £25 BD5647 T KENNY £25 BK2947 C TUDBULL £10 SB0227 B BATES £10 MN5778 J BIRCH £10 BD3444 D LYNCH £10 PC3150 R SMITH £10 LN6207 P BREARLEY £10 NF2253 D ROBINSON £10 NQ3081 C HITCH £10 MN2425 S MANN £10 SB2348 L RIDGWAY £10 CA5088 A CANDLIN View the full article
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Treasureline: Week 11
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 11 – 7th August 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £1000 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
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Prize Draw No. Members Name £1000 Rollover LJ4300 NO WINNER £1000 HA1962 G BROWN £100 NJ2336 A WILKINSON £50 WF4858 L POWELL £50 LK3682 D HALLAS £25 CA0335 G TURNER £25 NC6969 T HOLLETT £10 LJ4233 T ARMITAGE £10 RQ1703 D WILLIAMS £10 HD3225 A SEAWARD £10 LP0744 A WHITEHEAD £10 NN4617 M HOWARTH £10 NG0526 J BRAITHWAITE £10 LM5380 A MCNAIR £10 OA5374 D BAILEY £10 LL5332 P MORAN £10 HA3985 P BARNECUTT Bury FC is a partner of NYCDA and a beneficiary of the NYCDA Weekly Draw. Gambling Commission account number 5166. Registered Office: 1-2 Frecheville Court, Bury, BL9 0UF. Responsible Person: Mr M Brocklehurst. For more information, please visit www.nycdaweeklydraw.co.uk/treasureline.
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Treasureline: Week 12
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 12 – 14th August 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £1500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
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Prize Draw No. Members Name £1500 Rollover NJ0825 NO WINNER £1000 SB5255 E SHUFFLEBOTHAM £100 LL0114 T TOWLER £50 HA2402 R SOLWAY £50 RP5399 P OWENS £25 SB5835 J PEDDER £25 HM0270 R CALLISTER £10 HL2381 G THOMAS £10 LL3751 S LUNN £10 PB2520 J WOODMAN £10 LL0381 J BROWN £10 NQ3224 S WESTWOOD £10 RQ1480 P BURROW £10 NG3636 A KEERS £10 LL4095 D ROBERTSHAW £10 RA1317 E SCHOFIELD £10 RQ4395 C OAKLEY Bury FC is a partner of NYCDA and a beneficiary of the NYCDA Weekly Draw. Gambling Commission account number 5166. Registered Office: 1-2 Frecheville Court, Bury, BL9 0UF. Responsible Person: Mr M Brocklehurst. For more information, please visit www.nycdaweeklydraw.co.uk/treasureline.
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