Bury FC News

We have completed the amalgamation of the two societies, the name change to Bury Football Club and made Gigg Lane our home ground, which were the three items voted on by members in May. We also advised as part of the pre-vote information pack that we would move the ownership of the football club, which is Bury Football Club (2019) Ltd trading as Bury Football Club, under the ownership of The Bury Football Club Company Limited, subject to further financial due diligence. We have been advised

The process to elect the new board of the Football Supporters’ Society of Bury was opened on the 8th August 2023. Independent election scrutineers Mi-Voice were appointed to run this process. We have been notified by Mi-Voice that on Monday 14th August, information about the FSSB's election relating to specific members was posted online to an anonymous Twitter account. Issues relating to these individuals had already been identified and were being dealt with as part of establishing the

Today’s news brings some changes to how matchdays operate at Gigg Lane, alongside some fan feedback which we very much appreciate:   Any fan who has purchased a season ticket (regardless of which stand) can enter Starkies from 12:30pm (opening a hour earlier that last season) and during the game as long as they have purchased a Starkies pass (This is now available as a game by game pass, click here) This is a change to last season in which only people who had a main stand ticket could

Supporters attending today’s match at Gigg Lane are advised to allow extra time for travel and remain alert to Met Office weather warnings.   A yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for Greater Manchester from 3pm yesterday. The warning is expected to remain in place until 6am on Sunday.   Given the weather conditions, fans are encouraged to plan their journey carefully and take extra precautions when traveling.   The fixture is scheduled to go ahead as p

We are aware of the travel disruption which has blighted all traveling to the Isle of Man for tonight’s fixture.   We are in dialogue with all stakeholders & currently considering the impacts on all aspects of getting games played, be that player welfare, ground availability and that of the relevant authorities.   While this is reviewed, supporters are advised to refrain from re-scheduling their own arrangements while this is considered fully.   Further communicati

In light of the recent cold weather conditions across the country and specifically the North West in recent days, there are issues around the suitability to play this weekend’s fixture considering the impacts on both the pitch and safety concerns around Gigg Lane.   With this in mind, and being considerate of our visitors travel arrangements, we have held discussions with the League and FC Isle of Man.   A final decision in this regard will be made on Friday morning (10th) and be c

Unfortunately the players have been unable to get to the Isle of Man today. We are now trying to get them onto a 7am flight tomorrow morning.   The players were told definitively at 3.30pm today at Manchester Airport that there was no way they would be able to board the last flight to the Isle of Man at 6.10pm tonight. If there was the slightest chance of flying they would have stayed.    FC Isle of Man issued a statement suggesting there was room on the flight and the players

The North West Counties Football League have released updated dates for the playoffs following Charnock Richard’s continuing progress in the playoff hunt. These are now: Play-off Semi-Finals 2nd v 5th and 3rd v 4th, Tuesday 30th April Play-off Final Winners of each Semi-Final, Saturday 4th May Ties are to be played at the home venue of the higher ranking side. As it stands, we are due to take on Padiham at Gigg Lane in our play-off semi final. Should Charnock proceed to w

Firstly, thank you for the continued patience being shown by all supporters in relation to information on obtaining refunds for the Behind Closed door matches. We appreciate that this affects single ticket purchases, season ticket holders, 1885 members and sponsors. We do not take your support for granted. The systems/mechanics involved in processing any refunds is not a simple one. As you can imagine the club has never had to deal with this situation before and with a club having