Bury FC News

Anne pictured litter-picking at Mossley in April-2023 Bury Football Club is saddened to learn last night of the passing of long-term fan, volunteer and former board member Anne Bent, at the age 64, following a long illness. Anne started following the Shakers in 1971, and amongst many activities will be mostly known to many as a frequent litter picker on matchdays. As well as following the club up and down the country from around 1971, she was a prominent ‘bucket shaker’ in the

When Dave Russell’s team of the 1960/1961 season impressively claimed the Football League Division Three Championship, they did so in swashbuckling style.  Three players – Don Watson, Bill Calder and Alan Jackson (pictured left to right below) – each scored more than twenty goals and the Shakers created a new club record by scoring an impressive 108 league goals. Speed forward to 2025 and Dave McNabb’s boys have now already beaten that record – and with seven games still remaining!  Those

Our 2024 Bury Football Club Golf Day took place last Friday, and another successful event was laid on with the golfing experts (& some novices!) taking to the course for a day of competition and fun.   Fore! The team including the ex-Bury legends tee-off on the Bury Football Club Golf Day 2024   The event raised over £2,500 for the club on a sunny day at Pike Fold Golf Club. The course was in superb condition, matching the tremendous autumnal weather and h

As reported to supporters in early January (here), the club appealed the punishment handed down following charges brought relating to offensive comments made by supporters inside Gigg Lane during the fixture against West Didsbury & Chorlton on 2nd September 2023. The appeal was granted and we have been informed that the hearing for this appeal will take place on Monday 4th March. The result of this hearing will be communicated to supporters following its conclusion.   View

Our appeal on the sanctions for charges relating to offensive supporter behaviour in September last year, has been dismissed. We will be required to play our next two home games behind closed doors. These are against Barnoldswick Town next Tuesday (12th) and Charnock Richard the following Saturday, 16th March. We are allowed to produce a live stream broadcast of the Barnoldswick game but not the Charnock Richard fixture. We will continue to work with the Manchester FA on tackling

Today was our scheduled FA appeal hearing, following charges brought relating to offensive comments made by supporters inside Gigg Lane during the fixture against West Didsbury & Chorlton on 2nd September 2023 (here). The committee will now deliberate before feeding back on the judgement within the next couple of days. Supporters will be informed on the result of this process as soon as this is communicated to the club.   View the full article

We are now receiving applications for the role of Bury Football Club First Team Manager. We are looking for an ambitious manager, with a track record of success in the National League System to take on the role of manager of Bury Football Club. This is an opportunity to be involved with a rapidly growing club with ambitions to progress up the non-league pyramid. Applicants must have experience of managing in men’s football at Steps 3 to 6, minimum of UEFA A qualification and a proven t

We are now receiving applications for the new position of General Manager of Bury Football Club.   We are looking for experienced candidates who can meet the job description which can be read here.   This will be an employed role with salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus pension, depending on experience.   Please submit your CV to admin@buryfc.co.uk by 5pm 7th July if you wish to be considered for interview. View the full article

We are now receiving applications for the new position of Community Development Officer at Bury Football Club.   We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who wants to use the football club and stadium to make a positive difference to the community of Bury.   Bury FC Community Development OfficerDownload   This will be an employed role with salary of approximately £25,000-£30,000 per annum.   Please submit your CV and cove