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Get Your Festive Kicks at Gigg
The festive part of the 2024/25 season is upon us, and we have four Christmas-time crackers to bring you this December!
Colne, Saturday 7th December 3pm Abbey Hey, Saturday 14th December 3pm Ramsbottom United, BOXING DAY (Thursday 26th December) 3pm Prestwich Heys, Saturday 28th December 3pm Get your football fix down at Gigg
Colne head to Gigg on Saturday 7th December, before Abbey Hey travel from East Manchester the following weekend (14th) ahead of a set of local derbies to close out our home games for 2024.
First up, ‘The Rams’ of Ramsbottom United arrive at Gigg on Boxing Day for what is shaping up to be a classic top-of-the-table clash against our neighbours from up the A56. Whilst we have been playing catch-up after our cup exploits earlier in the season, Rammy have maintained top spot in the league for long periods. This is becoming a superb turnaround season for the Rams, after what was a disappointing time following their return to the North West Counties last season.
Two days later, again at Gigg Lane, we have the return of Prestwich Heys in a repeat of what was last season’s Boxing Day fixture. We ran out 2-0 winners on the day, and with Heys having somewhat of a difficult season so far this time out, sitting bottom at the time of writing, they will be looking to restore some pride and put a dent in the Shakers pursuit of wins in the process.
The big question will be, can we break the recent attendance record again at Gigg Lane? Last year’s Boxing Day crowd of 4,833 is there to be shot at. Be there, and be #PartofIt!
Online digital tickets can be purchased for all fixtures NOW – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Match Sponsorship & Hospitality
Mitsubishi Electric & AC Ventilation presented Player of the Match, Lewis Earl with his award following our win against Longridge Have your brand associated with the Shakers and sponsor a game at Gigg.
Match sponsorship opportunities are available for our games against Colne, Abbey Hey and Prestwich Heys.
Contact the club on 0161 537 9253 or email in to enquiries@buryfc.co.uk / commercial@buryfc.co.uk.
Why not upgrade your experience for yourself and loved ones this Christmas time, with a trip into either our EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge or 1885 Suite.
Either two-course or single-course options are available, with the bar open from 12.30pm to soak up the atmosphere ahead of the big game. Take in the early kick-off on the big screens, and grab the chance to chat to a Bury legend, the gaffer and the players.
Hospitality tickets can be bought for all games this Christmas NOW – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Whatever you are doing this festive time, be #PartofIt with the Shakers!
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Gigg Lane Car Park Policy
Our new car-park policy for the upcoming season is now in force.
Due to the limited space within the car park at Gigg Lane, it is reserved for the following:
Team Playing Staff and Management Match and Competition Officials Club Staff and volunteers transporting matchday equipment Members of the 1885 Suite Sponsors Blue Badge Holders If you have a blue badge or mobility issues please email the club secretary at secretary@buryfc.co.uk at least TWO days before the game. Blue Badge holders shall be prioritised for a parking space.
Entrance to the car park is strictly controlled and includes the areas within and in front of the fenced area. Please contact the Club Secretary with any other related queries.
There is on-street parking in the residential areas surrounding Gigg Lane, with supporters reminded to be respectful and considerate of the local residents at all times, as well as being mindful of and adhering to the parking permit measures in place in close proximity to the ground.
Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2023/24.
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Gigg Lane Commemoration Service
Ahead of the works to lay the 3G pitch this summer, a commemoration service will be held in honour of fans of the past, who’s ashes are present at Gigg Lane.
All are welcome to pay their respects, with the service taking place from 3pm, lead by the Rector of Bury Parish Church.
We will also be joined by soloist, Sean Ruane from Rawtenstall (pictured left at Trent Bridge) who adds Gigg Lane to his many performance venues, which includes following England’s sporting sides around the world.
The choir will be directed by Dan McDwyer, drawing singers from the Greater Manchester area for this special event.
The ground will be open from 2pm and to assist with numbers on the day, please sign-up for a free ticket by clicking below.
Order Free Tickets HERE We have been collating information about supporters who understand their friends and relatives have been laid to rest at Gigg Lane. To contact the club for details to be included in the service, please email in via the below link:
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Gigg Lane Double-Header kick starts return home
We are pleased to announce that for the restart of men’s football down at Gigg Lane, we will be welcoming two huge local sides on a Saturday-Sunday double-header in early July.
To kick us off Mark Hughes brings his League Two outfit Bradford City to town on Saturday 8th July, 3pm.
Following this up, and he needs no introduction to the Bury faithful, Ryan Lowe brings his Championship-side Preston North End to Gigg Lane on Sunday 9th July, also a 3pm kick-off.
Both sides have committed to bringing down full squads for the fixture at the home of football in Bury. To purchase a home-end ticket for either of these games, click on the badges above.
Double-Header Ticket
To buy a ‘Double-Header’ ticket and attend both games, click on the image below:
Visiting Fan Tickets
The allocation of tickets for visiting supporters will be communicated by each club, with areas of the ground will be segregated so supporters can be appropriately managed.
Bradford City
It’s been over five years since Bury and Bradford City last did battle, in 2017/18, a season which saw Bury relegated from League One. Despite it being a generally shocking campaign for the Shakers, we managed to get four points off our visitors, winning 3-1 at Gigg Lane (even Chris Maguire scored!) and a last gasp George Miller equaliser made it 2-2 at Valley Parade.
Both sides have had their ups and downs, we’ve played each other in every Division bar the Premier League in the last 30-35 years, as well as the Football League Trophy, the League Cup and an FA Cup Third Round tie in 2015/16. After a pair of 0-0 draws, Bury won the replay on penalties to reach the Fourth Round.
Matches between the two teams have always been exciting and dramatic, and given the relatively short distance between us, there is very often a large away following particularly when the Bantams travel over the Pennines to Gigg Lane. We look forward to welcoming all Bantams to Gigg Lane, once again.
Preston North End
Another team that need little introduction to Shakers fans, with paths crossing a little further back in 2012 but with some classics along the way.
The big plus sees Ryan Lowe, manager at Gigg Lane in 2019 and a big part of the last memories of that unforgettable promotion still very fresh in the minds of all supporters, returning to be part of the formal re-opening of the stadium he once called home.
We wish to place on record our thanks to the managers and administrators of both teams to enable these fixtures to take place. To be playing each once again is something to savour.
We want to welcome our friends from Bradford and Preston, and thank them for helping us restart our journey and our history as Bury Football Club!
#ShakersTogether | #PartOfIt | #DoubleHeader
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Gigg Lane Pitch Hire over the Christmas Period
If you are looking for a venue for your team, a casual kick about with friends or your company, we have some pitch availability over the Christmas period!
Why Choose Our 3G Pitch?
Top-Quality Surface: Play on a fully maintained 3G pitch, designed for maximum performance and safety. Ideal for All Events: Whether it’s a friendly match, training, or a tournament, we cater to all types of football activities. Prime Location: Conveniently located at the historic Gigg Lane, with easy access and parking. Competitive Rates: Affordable pricing for individuals, teams, schools and businesses. To Book Your Slot – please click here.
Current Availability (as of 12.12.24)
Saturday 21st: 9-11am half or quarter pitch Saturday 21st: 2.30-8pm full, half or quarter pitch Sunday 22nd: 9-10am full, half or quarter pitch Sunday 22nd: 5-8pm full, half or quarter pitch Monday 23rd: Various slots available throughout the day Friday 27th: Various slots available throughout the day/evening Saturday 28th: Various slots available in the morning Sunday 29th: Various slots available throughout the day Monday 30th: Various slots available throughout the day Thursday 2nd: Various slots available throughout the day Please ensure you read and adhere to our footwear rules – keeping our pitch in the best possible condition is essential.
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Gigg Lane: Own the Turf
This is your chance to own a little bit of Bury Football Club history.
In readiness for the introduction of a 3G pitch at the home of the Shakers this coming summer, the club are making 500 pieces of the hallowed turf available for supporters to purchase before the redevelopment takes place.
Full details on the redevelopment HERE.
The turf will be presented in a seed tray (approx. size – 344mm x 214mm x 52mm), and available from Gigg Lane for COLLECTION ONLY.
Purchasers will be informed when the turf will be ready for collection, which will be on completion of the season.
The cost per piece is £20 (inc VAT & booking fees), with all funds raised going to Bury Football Club.
Order your piece by clicking below.
Buy your Gigg Lane Turf Penalty Spot Raffle
Own one of the spots where Legends made their mark, by also entering the raffle to be in with a chance to win one of the Gigg Lane penalty spots!
Take home your part of Gigg Lane history, a symbolic piece of the pitch where our star-strikers of the past – Mark Carter, Andy Bishop and Ryan Lowe, as well as some of the new breed in Benito Lowe and Dec Daniels have all struck for the Shakers from 12-yards.
The draws will be separate for each penalty spot, so make sure you purchase a ticket for both to be in with a chance of winning.
The winning ticket will be drawn following completion of the season, with the winning ticket holder informed to arrange COLLECTION ONLY from Gigg Lane.
The cost per raffle ticket is £10 (inc booking fees), with all funds raised going to Bury Football Club.
Buy your raffle tickets by clicking below.
Penalty Spot Raffle Tickets As always, keep across the latest from the club on the website, X / Twitter & Facebook.
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Gigg Lane: Penalty Spot Raffle
There’s just a week to go for you to bag your chance to own a little bit of Bury Football Club history!
Own one of the spots where Legends made their mark, by entering the raffle to be in with a chance to win one of the Gigg Lane penalty spots!
Take home your part of Gigg Lane history, a symbolic piece of the pitch where our star-strikers of the past – Mark Carter, Andy Bishop and Ryan Lowe, as well as some of the new breed in Benito Lowe and Dec Daniels have all struck for the Shakers from 12-yards.
The draws will be separate for each penalty spot, so make sure you purchase a ticket for both to be in with a chance of winning.
The cost per raffle ticket is £5 (inc booking fees), with all funds raised going to Bury Football Club.
Tickets go off sale at 11.59 pm Saturday 4th May, with the draw taking place in the following days. The winning ticket holder informed to arrange COLLECTION ONLY from Gigg Lane.
**Tickets were previously priced at £10 each and people who bought tickets at that price (prior to 27.04.2024) will automatically receive an additional entry into the draw**
Buy your raffle tickets by clicking below.
Penalty Spot Raffle Tickets As always, keep across the latest from the club on the website, X / Twitter & Facebook.
To subscribe to emails, fill out the form HERE.
Join as a Football Supporters Society of Bury member for just £5 a month HERE.
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Golf Day – Play with a Bury Legend
Ahead of our club Golf Day on September 13th, we are offering a unique opportunity for fans to play with former Bury legends.
Mark Patterson, David Lee, John McGinlay & Jason Jarrett will all be taking to the course at Pike Fold Golf Club.
We have spaces for 4 fans to take part, it will be £75 each. 2 fans will partner with 2 legends in 2 teams.
Please email commercial@buryfc.co.uk if you’d like to get involved.
Click here for more information on our Golf Day.
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Halloween Party @ Starkies
Spooky season is nearly upon us! We’ll be hosting a Halloween Party on October 31st for our younger supporters.
There’s plenty of Halloween fun to get involved in, tickets are £5 each and are limited so get yours now.
Each ticket allows entry for one adult and one child. A child must be accompanied by an adult.
On the night games will include: Decorate a paper pumpkin, apple bobbing, pin the bone on skelly, spooky statues and much more.
Each child will receive a goody bag. Kids mocktails & adult cocktails will be sold.
Click here to buy your ticket.
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Harborough (a) – Ticketing Details
Following the statement published by Harborough Town yesterday evening, we can confirm our ticketing arrangements for this FA Cup tie.
As has become standard practice when processing tickets to away games where the ticket availability is limited, supporters will receive email communication from the club, when tickets become available.
Our allocation for this fixture is 600 tickets. These will be sold initially to Season Ticket Holders and FSSB Members and will be released at 8pm tonight.
If you have multiple season tickets & memberships connected to one email address, you will be able to purchase. Checks will be made to ensure fans aren’t over-purchasing tickets.
We will make an additional statement, should we be releasing tickets to other priority groups.
If you have any ticketing queries, please email tickets@buryfc.co.uk and our team will respond. We request fans don’t send us multiple emails, as this delays response times.
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Harborough Town (a): FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Draw
Following yesterday’s Fourth Qualifying Round draw of the Emirates FA Cup, we will head to Harborough Town of the Southern League Premier Division Central (Step 3).
The tie is scheduled to take place on Saturday 12th October. A supporters coach will be also be available.
More details on match and coach tickets to follow when we have received them from our hosts. This is expected by the end of the week, and supporters are asked not to contact Harborough Town direct whilst these arrangements are confirmed.
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Harry Bunner: 1936-2024
Bury Football Club sadly lost another long-serving player recently on 19th June when central-defender Harry Bunner passed away at the age of 87.
Harry joined the Shakers from Bury Amateurs in April 1957 and went on to appear in 105 league games for the club over the next eight years. These appearances included seven games in Bury’s Division Three Championship season of 1960/61 before he finally moved on to Stockport County in August 1965.
We send our deepest sympathies to Harry’s family, and especially his wife and their three children.
The funeral is being held at St. Mary’s, Failsworth on 10th July 2024 at 11am.
Harry Bunner (pictured second right), alongside (l-r) Bill Bradbury, John McGrath and Les Hart during the 1959-60 season
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Have you got yours?
Now that the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) have confirmed that there will be a whopping 24 teams in the Premier Division next season we can confirm both single and season ticket prices, along with further information about disability tickets and potential availability of stands.
Season tickets are now available to purchase. CLICK HERE TO BUY Single Match Tickets Adult £10 16-18 Year Olds £5
Under 16s £3
Under 5s Free
We have set the cost of a single adult ticket at £10. This is higher than many clubs in non-league Step 5 but we are not the first club in the NWCFL to charge this. Macclesfield and Isle of Man have previously charged £10 to cover the costs of their larger stadiums where additional stewarding is required.
We will need to employ more stewards to comply with the requirements of our safety certificate and to provide catering staff to supply food and beverages around the ground. Volunteer support is very much welcomed but will not be enough on its own. We appreciate price inflation is affecting everyone at the moment, including the club, but believe the prices to be fair in the circumstances. We have introduced a new lower ticket price for 16-18 year olds, which is only available on the turnstile on production of some relevant valid photo ID e.g., driver’s licence, a student card with an expiry date. Season Tickets For all 23 home league games, includes VAT, excludes booking fee: Adult £196
Under 16s £50
Under 5s Free
The NWCFL rules only allow us to offer a maximum of a 15% discount on season tickets so the season ticket price is set at a point designed purely to comply with this rule. We are unable to reduce it further. We are now starting work on parts of the stadium which can provide additional hospitality beyond the usual purchases of food and drinks from kiosks, but this will take time to complete. As a result we are focusing on sales of standard season tickets for now. We are grateful for the generosity of over 50 individuals who have agreed to pay the ‘old’ rate of £720 for an 1885 suite hospitality season ticket inclusive of VAT. We know this is a high price to pay and it was agreed before the number of league fixtures was known. It allows us to pay for much of the stewarding required to open the main stand for the season. We have a number of 1885 suite season tickets which can still be purchased. Season Ticket Cards Only Guaranteed if Bought by 1st July All purchasers of single match or season tickets will be sent a receipt with a QR code by email and by text (as long as you provide your mobile number) after purchase. Please check your junk mail for your receipt as it can often go there.
You must save this QR code as it is required for entry to the game and will be scanned at the turnstile. If you receive it by text and use an iPhone you can save it to your Apple Wallet. Single Match tickets are digital only, we will not provide a paper ticket. However you may print your QR code at home if you do not have a smart phone to present it on. All season ticket orders received by 1st July will be printed onto a season ticket card which you can present at the turnstile instead of the digital ticket if you wish. Season tickets bought after the 1st July will be digital only. Disability Tickets
We have used the best practice guidance set out by Level Playing Field for ticketing and seating management for disabled supporters, and had input from a small number of our own disabled fans and other clubs. This follows the concept of making a more considered ‘reasonable adjustment’ rather than just a concession on price.
In accordance with this guidance, anyone with a disability requiring the assistance of a carer will be asked to purchase a ticket at full price and then offered a free carer ticket for someone to escort them to the game. Purchasers of free carer tickets will be contacted by email to provide evidence of disability which can be one of the following documents: Receipt of the mid-rate care element or the high-rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance. War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability. Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate). Further advice can be found on the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual is included on their Deaf Register, or a letter or report from an aural specialist confirming that hearing loss has been recorded at 70 – 95 dBHL or worse. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual has a learning difficulty or disability. For children – a letter from the head teacher at a their school confirming eligibility will be acceptable. We reserve the right to cancel carer tickets where evidence is requested and not produced.
We will make 25 season tickets available for wheelchair users along with a carer. These will be in the South Stand. If we open up additional stands which have wheelchair spaces these will be available as single match tickets. Seating and Stands
It is unlikely that all stands will be open due to the stringent safety requirements and consequent costs of opening stands where crowds do not require it. As a result we are not offering reserved seating for this first season back at Gigg Lane. We know this will disappoint some but it is unlikely to prevent many people from sitting in their old seat with so much seating available. We will prioritize the South and North (Main) stands for opening on a matchday which will offer spectators the best views and facilities. We will not make dramatic changes to the layout and functioning of Gigg Lane as a stadium in the short space of time we have until the start of the season so you should consider its development as a work in progress. It is important that we prioritize safety at this point and we will be constantly looking for feedback from supporters as to how we can improve their matchday experience throughout the season and beyond.
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Head of Recruitment Jimmy Holmes provides an update
It’s that time of the season where players take a well earned break. But from a recruitment point of view it can be the busiest time of the year.
Retained & released lists have been announced and the competition for signing players begins.
The first part of this recruitment process is retention. Although it sounds easy to most, Keeping your current players at your own club takes planning and preparation. We remain in negotiations with some players but as you have probably seen, a number of the players that our management team looked to retain have decided that their futures lies elsewhere.
Sometimes a player’s valuation & a club’s valuation can be worlds apart so we have to admit defeat in certain areas and move on if we feel it isn’t in the best interests of the club. We can’t bow down to unrealistic demands. Once that retention is all confirmed then we can move on to our main transfer targets.
The players we have identified are ones that will suit the manager’s philosophy & playing style plus the demands of this league and the problems it brings. Players that will be comfortable on our new 3G surface moving forward were also taken into consideration.
This stage of the recruitment process is vital. I’m in constant dialogue with agents offering a wide range of players from all over the UK, that said we have our own targets that we have identified over a number of months, We can’t move away from those if we want to be successful.
We want players that can play at the level that we are at but also players that we believe can play at the next level and beyond especially with the demands that a club like Bury has. We want players to grow with the club and become fan favourites.
Recruiting the players that can handle the crowd and the expectations takes a lot more preparation than you would believe. Taking everything into consideration we have basically had to build a brand new squad that we believe suits Bury FC as a whole.
We don’t want to have a large playing squad. Quality over quantity is the way forward so our fans can start to identify with the players and the team can have an identity of its own. We look forward to the new season and the challenges it brings. We know how difficult the league is and we won’t underestimate anyone.
Thanks for your continued support as always.
Jimmy.
#BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Help needed down at Gigg on Saturday
Can you be at Gigg Lane early on Saturday morning to help remove water from the covers laid on the pitch? Be #PartofIt to get the game ON!
To help protect the pitch from the predicted snow fall yesterday and any freezing conditions that followed, covers were placed across the pitch on Wednesday.
With the forecast anticipating a halt in the rain overnight on Friday / Saturday, the covers are due to be removed first thing on Saturday morning.
The pitch remains soft underneath from the rain earlier in the week. The water sat on top will be pushed to the sides of the ground before the covers are rolled up and removed.
We have a good number of regular volunteers who will be down to assist the ground staff, but with many hands making light work, getting another 20 volunteers down to assist will enable pitch preparations to start sooner.
Supporters armed with a big brush (suitable for pushing water along) are requested to arrive from 8am and report to ground staff for guidance. This process should be completed by around 10am with your assistance.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our ground staff team, as well as both Unsworth CC and Bury CC for lending equipment to assist with the clean up.
To contact the club, please do so on the new number – 0161 537 9253.
Tickets: Burscough (H)
Following the pitch clearence, Burscough head into town for the next game in the NWCFL Premier Division. Get your match information HERE, with tickets, as always, are available below:
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Hope + Glory to be kit supplier for the New Season
As indicated within the ratification vote on Friday (view results here), the two societies Shakers Community and Bury FC Supporters Society will now amalgamate to form a joint society which will mean that competitive men’s football will again feature at Gigg Lane from this summer.
As outlined in the Interim Board’s first address following the ratification vote, the first stage to move the club towards a new season at Gigg Lane, is what kit will the ‘White & Blue Army’ (both men’s and women’s sides) will run out in from July onwards.
We are now pleased to announce that Oldham-based Hope + Glory Sportswear will continue to provide the kit and training wear in 2023-24. A popular local business and a brand particularly familiar to non-league football supporters, we have outlined the benefits that Hope + Glory bring to the club below.
A bespoke kit is a chance to make a statement
There are plenty of famous sportswear brands making football kits but they are based on generic templates so other than copies, one kit looks pretty much the same as another. As we have seen with the kits provided for the club over the past three seasons, a bespoke kit sets us out from others. A new season at Gigg Lane is another momentous occasion which we feel is right to celebrate with another classic set of kits for supporters to wear with pride.
It also allows us to provide members with the opportunity to vote for the kit design they like the most, and we expect to have the options in front of you soon.
It rewards fans as well as the club
The revenue the club receives from Hope + Glory is similar to that offered by the big brands. We could make more money by using alternative suppliers, but we found that the quality of kit and design suffers as a consequence. We think you’ll be delighted with the quality of the new kit, which will include a stitched badge.
In addition our contract allows for a new home and away kit once every two years. This rewards fans who purchase shirts as they know they will last for at least two seasons. After this year, we can move into a cycle of alternating new home and away kits once every two years. So there will be a new home or away kit to vote on each season but never both at the same time.
Convenience and choice
We know there are Bury fans throughout the country and plenty overseas. As part of our deal with Hope + Glory they will host and manage an online shop with shipping offered nationally and internationally to cater for those people who aren’t always able to get to the ground. As we are able to produce the kits to order rather than just hold stock, we can offer a huge range of sizes to cater for men, women and children. As a volunteer run club this allows us to offer a service we couldn’t provide on our own.
Environmentally friendly EcoKit
As part of our commitment to a sustainable future, each kit is made using RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) with a significantly lower environmental impact than virgin polyester. Every shirt is manufactured using a piece of fabric made from approximately 16 recycled plastic bottles. You won’t notice the difference, they still have a premium, smooth feel to them and are lighter than polyester.
Further details about the new designs for The Shakers’ kit, and how to vote for the one you love, will be released soon so make sure you are #PartOfIt.
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Hope + Glory: Partnership Extension
We are delighted to confirm an extension to our HOPE + GLORY partnership until the end of the 2029/30 season, a deal that is worth £100,000 to the club over five years.
HOPE + GLORY will also be working with us to extend the current club shop situated in the Main Stand, giving us more space for different lines and more stock.
The new deal also gives us an extension to our current agreement to kit out our men’s & women’s first team and men’s U23s each year.
Football Board Member, Jon Wiggans said: “We are excited to continue our partnership with HOPE + GLORY as the club’s technical kit supplier until 2030.
“The partnership will see significant investment in the club over this period as well as improvements to the club shop.
“We look forward to producing bespoke products with Ric and his team, that will become iconic with the fans.”
HOPE + GLORY Director Ric Dennis added: “We are proud to continue as Bury FC’s Technical Kit Supplier until 2030.
“We look forward to our future together with great enthusiasm as we look to join Bury FC on their journey back up the football pyramid.
“Together, we are committed to pushing boundaries and delivering iconic products for the club and its supporters.”
To be in with a chance to win a replica shirt upon every new release for the term of this deal, keep an eye on H+G social media outlets this weekend here.
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Hospitality Season Tickets
We have enhanced and improved our hospitality packages for the 2024-25 season. We have a new catering firm in place who will be investing in the kiosks around the stadium, and updating the furniture in hospitality, firstly in the Sponsors Lounge and eventually in the 1885 Suite.
We have put together three different packages at three different price points to provide more options.
The food should be considerably improved this season. 1885 members will be served before the game rather than half time, Sponsors Lounge will be a two course meal, and a pie is included with the Starkies Pass.
The packages do not include parking, as we have found this is not always used, but parking can be purchased at each game for £5 cash. This has allowed us to reduce the 1885 Suite package by £100.
Both the 1885 and Sponsors Lounge season tickets include access to a specially reserved seating area above the bar areas. We will also be inviting former Bury players to meet guests in the Sponsors Lounge, as well as the current players and management team.
The Starkies Pass does not include a season ticket which needs to be purchased separately.
We will release details of sponsors and individual matchday packages in due course. Standard season tickets will go on sale in the next few days.
Starkies Pass
Exclusive membership club for the 2024/25 season for up to 70 people who will have VIP access to Starkies on home matchdays before and during the game. It will be open to all supporters after the match.
The price is £200 including VAT per person (£8.69 per game) and the package will include:
Entry via the Manchester Road entrance (bottom of Starkies) from 12pm Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match until 7:30pm Private TV showing all live BT (including 12:30 kick off) and free to view matches Private pay bar for beers, wines and spirits Seats for up to 70 people with panoramic views of Gigg Lane Pie available from 1pm included in the price (includes vegan option) 10% discount on all items from the club shop 10% discount on Starkies room hire Matchday team sheet Drinks promotions VIP event mailing list Does not include the price of a season ticket which will need to be purchased separately.
Please note, the price does not include your Season Ticket or Match Ticket and is for league fixtures only.
Buy Now 1885 Club
Exclusive membership club for the 2024/25 season for up to 60 people who will have VIP access to the 1885 suite on home matchdays.
The price is £620 including VAT per person (£26.95 per game) plus booking fee, and includes:
Entrance via the Hospitality Entrance In the main stand Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match Private TV showing all live BT (including 12:30 kick off) and free to view matches Private pay bar for beers, wines, and spirits Pre-match food 10% discount on all items from the retail shop 10% discount on Starkies room hire Matchday team sheet One season ticket Half time refreshments Access to 1885 lounge with bar Player’s attendance post-match Discount on other sponsorship and advertising opportunities Please note, valid for league fixtures only.
Buy Now Sponsors Lounge
Our premium package. Exclusive season ticket for the 2024/25 season for up to 19 people who will have VIP access to the Eye Level Sponsors Lounge on matchdays, for an unforgettable experience.
The price is £1440 including VAT per person (£62.60 per game) plus booking fee, and the package includes:
Entrance via the Hospitality Entrance In the main stand Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match Private TV showing all live BT (including 12:30 kick offs) and free to view matches Private pay bar for beers, wines, and spirits 10% discount on all items from the retail shop 10% discount on Starkies room hire Matchday team sheet Matchday programme Includes one season ticket Two course pre-match meal Half time refreshments Board Director/CEO In attendance MOM/Manager attendance post-match Discount on other sponsorship and advertising opportunities Please note, valid for league fixtures only.
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Hospitality Update
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 Suite is £35 including VAT.
Hospitality tickets will be on sale for Tuesday’s game against Stockport Town until Saturday at midday.
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How You Can Help Us This Weekend
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 extremely strict rules to enforce this for these fixtures.
2. Park considerately. The car park in front of the stadium is not available this weekend for supporter use, other than for people with blue disability badges. Volunteers will be helping manage the car park. Off street parking is available but be mindful or the streets closest to Gigg Lane which have parking restrictions on a matchday, and be considerate to residents when you park in residential areas.
3. Go to the right turnstile. Home supporters will be in the South Stand and away supporters in the East Stand (as below). Please look out for signs and volunteers who are there to help to ensure you go to the right place and help anyone struggling.
4. Have your ticket ready showing the QR code. You can present your QR code on your mobile phone or print it off at home, both will work as long as it is clear. You can only use it once on the day so if you share it with someone else who goes in first it won’t allow you in.
5. Behave responsibly. Despite being a friendly, this is a high profile game with a significant security presence. Help us succeed by following the rules around alcohol consumption, be patient with volunteers and stewards and don’t engage in anti-social behaviour described below.
6. Don’t litter. Every piece of litter needs to be cleaned up afterwards. If you leave litter behind that means extra work for a volunteer. Please use the bins provided or even better take your litter home with you so others don’t have to.
7. Help if you can. You will see people staying behind after each game to work on the stadium. Join in if you can. Even five minutes spent cleaning the area around where you sit makes a difference.
There are still tickets for Sunday’s game against Preston North End, get yours HERE!
Spectator Management
Whilst these games are both friendlies, more stringent rules for spectator management will apply as our opponents are EFL teams.
This means that alcohol cannot be served or consumed in view of the pitch and the police will be in attendance. We will have enhanced stewarding on the day which will hopefully support us in delivering a safe environment.
We hope to be able to relax these requirements for the three remaining home friendlies against non-league opposition, and open up more of the ground for the start of the season proper.
However we need your support and co-operation to do this. We are required to demonstrate that we are able to safely and competently run matches out of Gigg Lane to open up more of the ground increase our capacity. Please help us achieve this over the next few weeks.
Anti-Social Behaviour is A Criminal Offence
Supporters should be aware that anti-social behaviour affecting the game itself will be a criminal offence. This includes:
Entering the field of play Possession of Pyrotechnics (Flares / Fireworks) in the ground The throwing of projectiles Racist, Homophobic or any other indecent chanting #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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How You Can Help Us This Weekend
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 planning to attend this afternoon we encourage you to purchase a ticket to avoid disappointment. Click here to purchase one.
2. Park considerately. The car park in front of the stadium is not available for supporter use, other than for people with blue disability badges. Volunteers will be helping manage the car park. Off-street parking is available but be mindful or the streets closest to Gigg Lane which have parking restrictions on a matchday, and be considerate to residents when you park in residential areas.
3. Go to the right turnstile. Please head to the turnstile allocated on your ticket. Season Ticket holders will be in the South Stand. Please look out for signs and volunteers who are there to help to ensure you go to the right place and help anyone struggling.
4. Have your ticket ready showing the QR code. You can present your QR code on your mobile phone or print it off at home, both will work as long as it is clear. You can only use it once on the day so if you share it with someone else who goes in first it won’t allow you in.
5. Behave responsibly. This is a high-profile game with a significant security & media presence. Help us succeed by following the rules around alcohol consumption, be patient with volunteers and stewards and don’t engage in anti-social behaviour described below.
6. Don’t litter. Every piece of litter needs to be cleaned up afterwards. If you leave litter behind that means extra work for a volunteer. Please use the bins provided or even better take your litter home with you so others don’t have to.
7. Help if you can. You will see people staying behind after each game to work on the stadium. Join in if you can. Even five minutes spent cleaning the area around where you sit makes a difference.
There are still tickets for Sunday’s game against Preston North End, get yours HERE!
Anti-Social Behaviour is A Criminal Offence
Supporters should be aware that anti-social behaviour affecting the game itself will be a criminal offence. This includes:
Entering the field of play Possession of Pyrotechnics (Flares / Fireworks) in the ground The throwing of projectiles Racist, Homophobic or any other indecent chanting Please join us in creating a safe environment for supporters at Gigg Lane. Click here for more information
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Howarth Timber are #PartOfIt
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 range with the aim to stock all the latest products, whilst accommodating the ever-changing needs of their customers.
They currently offer a full range of timber products including PSE (Planed Square Edge) and carcassing, plywood and sheet materials. Also stocking plaster products, K-Rend, bricks, blocks and general heavy side materials, as well as aggregates, insulation, decking, above and below-ground plastic drainage and roof tiles.
We look forward to working with Howarth Timber & Building Supplies and wish to thank them for their support in the coming season. We look forward to working with them in the years to come.
Click here to visit their website.
If you are interested in any future sponsorship opportunities please contact commercial@buryfc.co.uk
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Incoming – Welcome To Bury Andre Gomes & Joe Maguire
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 10 games at the end of last season for Ashton United and has appeared 33 times for the Dolly Blues this term.
Born in Brazil, Andre moved to Portugal aged six and was part of the Benfica Academy before moving to England aged 13.
We asked Dave McNabb about his new signing and he said:
Joe Maguire
We are pleased to announce the signing of defender Joe Maguire.
The left sided defender, who was most recently at Tranmere started his career at Liverpool and has also played for Fleetwood, Crawley Town and Accrington Stanley.
Speaking about his new recruit, manager Dave McNabb said the following:
Please make sure you give them a proper Bury welcome and get behind Dave and the team as we continue our promotion charge. Both signings are subject to league approval.
#BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Incoming: Abimbola Obasoto
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 2021, making 40 appearances scoring 13 goals and 11 assists.
Last summer he signed for Macclesfield, before joining Clitheroe in January of this year, where he made 14 appearances and scored three goals.
Upon signing for the club, Obasoto said: “I’m over the moon to sign for this historic club with such amazing fans. I’m looking forward to playing at Gigg Lane and helping the team as much as I can.”
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Incoming: Andy Briggs
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 the club, he said:
You can watch his first club interview right now on YouTube:
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