Bury FC News

We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Ben Hockenhull.   The 22-year-old joins us after leaving Tranmere Rovers in the summer.   Ben came through the youth ranks at Manchester United before signing a pro deal at Brentford and spent 2 years there before moving to Tranmere in 2022.   Spent most of his time at Tranmere on loan at Warrington Rylands, Chorley, Spennymoor and Southport making 20 appearances in the Northern Premier League and 20 in the National League

We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Cameron Fogerty The 20-year-old joins the club after leaving NPL side Witton Albion. He made 78 appearances for the club. Prior to his time in Cheshire, he came through the academy at Hyde United. Dave McNabb commented on the latest addition: “Cam is a an all action midfielder who has a bit of everything. He’s aggressive, tenacious and has a brilliant engine. He’s technically excellent and always wants to get on the

We can confirm the signing of defender Courtney Meppen-Walter from Nantwich Town for an undisclosed fee.    The 30-year-old began his football journey in the Manchester City Academy. Capable of playing as a central defender or defensive midfielder, he featured prominently for the club’s Under-21 side and earned recognition at international level, representing England at Under-17 and Under-18, where he served as captain.     In 2013, he signed for Carlisle United, making 42 appearan

We are able to confirm the signing of versatile defender Eoin Charles from Droylsden, subject to NWCFL approval.    The 22-year-old came through the ranks at Irlam during the COVID pandemic, before moving to Broadheath Central and then onto Droylsden in the summer.    Charles has made 22 appearances, and scored four goals including on his league debut against Euxton Villa.   He can play at both right back and centre back so will fit into Dave McNabb’s flexible defensive stru

We are delighted to announce the signing of forward Lewis Alessandara The 35-year-old joins the club after playing for Hyde United this season. Born in Heywood, he came through the ranks of local side Roach Dynamos before joining Oldham Athletic. Morecambe, Plymouth, Notts County & Carlisle United are also amongst his former clubs. He made 43 appearances for Hyde United last season in the Northern Premier League. Manager, Dave McNabb commented on the signing: “

We are delighted to confirm the signing of forward Lewis Byrne from Chadderton.   The 27-year-old has excelled himself since his break into North West Counties Football just over three years ago.   Joining Bacup Borough at the start of the 2021/22 season, from Sunday league side Avenue FC in Middleton.   He left Brent Peters’ side for Chadderton in the summer after scoring 27 goals last season and crowning them winners of the Edward Case Cup, with a stunning free-kick agains

We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Mitch Allen.   The 24-year-old joins the club after leaving Prescot Cables earlier this month.   He started out in the Stoke City academy aged 8 progressing right through the ranks to their Under 18’s side.   After leaving Stoke in July 2018 he went into play for Stratford Town, Buxton & Prescot Cables where he spent four years until recently.   Mitch was apart of the team that won the playoffs with Cables las

We are thrilled to announce the signing of talented left-sided defender Reece Kendall who recently left Matlock Town, subject to FA & league approval.   The 25-year-old re-joined Matlock for a second spell in September last year for an undisclosed fee having previously played for the club between 2019 and 2021. His career began at Brighouse Town and he has also represented Spennymoor Town and Guiseley.   Reece was named in the NPL Premier Division Team of the Season last year d

The launch of a new website for a new start. Since the results of the amalgamation vote were confirmed in May, with a resounding percentage of the support wanting to see football being played out of Gigg Lane in 2023/24 and following yesterday’s announcement that the name Bury Football Club can be used also, the media groups across the two separate entities have come together for a ‘New Start’ for football in the town of Bury. A fundamental part of spreading this message