Bury FC News

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting two football clubs from Chicago on behalf of FTI Sports Ltd – Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club and Chicago KICS Youth Soccer Club. Hiring Gigg Lane for training sessions, the children loved playing on the pitch and watching from the stands the parents loved hearing the story of Bury’s return to football.   Following the session they flooded into the club shop to buy memorabilia of their trip from football tops and hoodies to pin badges and an a

Join us on Friday, 13th December in Starkies, for a night of football stories, laughs, and great company! We will be joined by former Bury player & manager Martin Dobson, former Bury chairman Terry Robinson and current first-team manager Dave McNabb, all hosted by Michael “Braddy” Bradshaw. Martin Dobson, a prolific midfield player in his era, began his career at Bolton Wanderers before finding success with Burnley, where he spent 13 seasons across two stints, interrupted by a five

We can confirm the departure of striker Andy Briggs, who has signed for West Didsbury & Chorlton. Following a seven-day approach by West, Andy informed the management of his wish to leave the football club. The 26-year-old joined the Shakers in July 2023 from Steeton, and made 33 appearances for the club last season, scoring 25 goals. He made a further 12 this season and has also had a spell with Widnes on dual-registration. We’d like to wish Andy all the best for the f

We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Shaker Andy Rowland, aged 69.   Andy started out at Derby County his hometown club, before moving to Gigg Lane in 1974.   Rowland (above) leaps after scoring one of his 59 goals for the Shakers   He made 174 appearances for the club during this time at the club. In September 1978, he headed south to play for Swindon Town where he played for eight seasons. Rowland scored on his return to Gigg Lane

A club you wish you werent a part of…. For our upcoming fixture, we’re proud to welcome Angels United as our match sponsor — an incredible charity using the power of football to bring comfort, connection, and hope to those who have experienced unimaginable loss. Angels United isn’t just a football team — it’s a family. A safe space. A community where grief is understood without words, where memories are honoured, and where healing happens through shared stories, open arms, and sometimes just a

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