Bury FC News

We’d like to provide an update on our hospitality processes. A number of supporters have attempted to buy hospitality tickets after the catering deadlines. Our deadline for Saturday matches is Wednesday at 12 noon, and for Tuesday matches, it is Saturday at 12 noon. It’s important for us to stick to these deadlines so our caterers can prepare the correct amount of food, avoiding excess waste. A reminder that tickets for our Sponsors Lounge is £55 + VAT, whilst 1885 S

Bury Football Club is run by volunteers and owned by its supporters. Even if you aren’t one of the many volunteers who are assisting with our matchday operations this weekend, you can play a part in its success.   Here are just a few things that you can do which make more of a difference than you might realise.   1. Don’t turn up if you don’t have a ticket. Both games are ticket only. Bradford is already sold out. Nobody will be admitted without a ticket and we are under some e

Bury Football Club is run by volunteers and owned by its supporters. Even if you aren’t one of the many volunteers who are assisting with our matchday operations this afternoon, you can play a part in its success.   Here are just a few things that you can do which make more of a difference than you might realise.   1. Don’t turn up if you don’t have a ticket. Online ticket sales will end at Midday (12noon). The club will then announce if pay on the day is guaranteed, if you’re

We are delighted to announce that the Bury branch of Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has secured sponsorship on the first team training kit for the upcoming 2023/24 season.   Midfielder Jack Lenehan sporting the warm-up shirt before the game on Saturday Howarth is a local builders’ merchant that has had a presence in Bury for many years, joining the Howarth Group in 1996. Since then, the branch has become much more than a supplier of timber, continually adding to their product

Everyone at Bury Football Club was saddened to hear of the passing of former Shaker Hughen Riley, after battling Leukaemia in recent years.   Hughen was a Lancashire lad, born in Accrington, but he started his professional career with Rochdale, appearing in Dale’s first team for five seasons, amassing 114 league and cup appearances.  He then spent four years with Crewe Alexandra, adding another 131 games before transferring to Gigg Lane for a fee of £4,000 on 1 December 1974 at the age of 25. 

Dave McNabb has added a two players to his squad ahead of the deadline for registering players in the NWCFL, which comes into force after Sunday. We are delighted to announce the additions of Brazilian shot stopper Andre Mendes and experienced defender Joe Maguire.   Andre Mendes Brazilian Goalkeeper Andre da Silva Mendes has joined the club from NPL side Lancaster City. The Portuguese shot-stopper spent time on loan at NPL West side Colne before playing

Bury Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of exciting winger Abimbola Obasoto.   The 21-year-old joins the club ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Uttoxeter Town.   Known as Abs, he started his playing career in Ireland before moving with his family to the UK, he played alongside his younger brother Abiola at Morecambe as a youth team player.   Abimbola Obasoto with Bury FC manager Andy Welsh   He signed for Bury AFC under Andy Welsh in July

Bury FC are delighted to confirm Andy Briggs will join the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old striker will join the club from NWCFL Division One North side Steeton where he scored 35 goals last season. Briggs has played in his home West Yorkshire town since the age of 16 and has spent the last nine seasons playing in Steeton green, he’s played through their journey from amateur football to them joining the National League System. When asked about joining th

Bury FC are excited to announce former Wigan Athletic player Andy Kellett will join the club for the upcoming campaign. The 29-year-old has a wealth of experience to bring to Andy Welsh’s squad and can play in an array of positions including central-midfield as well as left-back/left-midfield.  Kellett will join the Shakers following three years playing for Guiseley. He struggled with injury in the previous two seasons, but scored twice in 14 appearances last term. Born in Bolt