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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.
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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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Treasureline: Week 2

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 2 – 31st May 2023 are in! The rollover this week was £1000 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
Prize Draw No. Members Name £1000 Rollover LM2235 A LAMMING £1000 OB6821 J JOY £100 HD4870 J ROBERTS £50 SD1504 C HOWARTH £50 MN5184 K MCGUINESS £25 LN2423 C BARBER £25 NF5856 G JONES £10 HJ6756 D MARSDEN £10 LK5639 H SMITH £10 BK2064 D LAWFORD £10 NB5870 W HANNAH £10 LL1281 C OVERFIELD £10 BC2592 L RUSSELL £10 NQ6162 G POWER £10 HA5409 D BATES £10 NN2220 C MURPHY £10 HL6307 R SUNDERLAND View the full article on the Bury AFC website
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Defender Gaz Peet becomes second summer signing

The club are delighted to confirm our second summer signing of defender Gareth Peet.
The 33-year-old joins the club after leaving Atherton Collieries in May, for which he is the record appearance holder at the club.
Peet made 36 appearances for the club in his final season, scoring twice, the latter of which was on the final day of the season, which was his 50th goal for the club.
He joined Colls in 2010, having previously played for Skelmersdale United.
Gaz is described as a tricky wing-back with a killer eye from free-kicks.
Upon signing for the club, Peet said: “I am really excited to be signed, the history of the club and also the chance to help the club progress on the pitch is the main reason I’ve signed, I want to get promoted in front of all the fans is the aim.”
Manager, Andy Welsh added: “Gaz is someone I’ve been monitoring for years now. He has an unbelievable engine to get up and down the pitch joining in attacks but also most importantly defensively very hard to beat.
“He has come from a much higher level and offers us the experience we need at the club to build on and add competition to an already very strong group of players and I’m pretty sure if he performs like we know he can he is a player that will be a firm fans favourite with his hard working performances.”
Peet joins Benito Lowe in joining the club this summer, alongside Jack Atkinson, Lewis Gilboy & Connor Comber who have also signed for the 2023/24 season.
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Bury Football Club confirm first summer signing

Bury FC are delighted to confirm the first summer signing, 25-year-old forward Benito Lowe, who has signed a contract ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Lowe joins the club with a wealth of experience in the local non-league pyramid, having played 34 games for Wythenshawe Town last season, scoring 22 goals.   Football runs in the family, with his late dad Gary managing Curzon Ashton to the FA Cup first round & Hyde United to the National League North.
In his youth, Benito spent time at Sheffield United and was also attracting attention from fellow league clubs, Portsmouth & Fleetwood.   Before his time at Wythenshawe Town, most of his non-league career had been spent at New Mills he made 76 appearances over four seasons, before joining Curzon Ashton in 2022.   Lowe made six appearances for the Nash at the start of the 2022/23 season before joining Wythenshawe Town.
He’s also registered appearances for Abbey Hey, Ashton United & Skelmersdale.  
Benito Lowe pictured with his mum at Gigg Lane following his signing.
Benito spoke of how Gigg Lane was a massive attraction to him joining the club.   “It was a no-brainer for me really, and I solidified my decision when I turned up [at Gigg Lane] with my mum, and looked out onto the pitch.   “Everyone knows, we shouldn’t be where we’re playing, and we’ve got ambitions this year to win the league and hopefully it’s a stepping stone for all of us.”   “Everything about the place, I can’t wait to get going now.”
Manager, Andy Welsh commented on his first summer signing.   “Benito has had a fantastic year at Wythenshawe, he’s someone that came on the radar when he was at New Mills in the previous season.  
Andy Welsh (left) shaking hands with new signing Benito Lowe (right)
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Extended – Lewis Gilboy

We are happy to announce the Lewis Gilboy has extended his stay with the Shakers putting pen to paper for the coming season.
 
The 23-year-old joined the club in August 2020 after being released by Accrington Stanley.
 
He also had non-league experience before coming to join Andy Welsh’s team after playing 10 games for City of Liverpool just before the pandemic in March 2020.
 
Lewis had the most goal contributions last season, with 32. Scoring 22 and assisting a further 10.
 
He’s also the second highest on the appearance charts with a 105 apperances.
 
    #PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether
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Extended – Connor Comber

We are delighted to extend the contract of winger Connor Comber. The 23-year-old joined the club in August after leaving Atherton LR and signed a contract in December until the end of the 2022/23 season, which has been extended for a further year.
Comber knocked up 45 appearances last season, with the second most goal contributions amongst the squad, scoring 18 goals and supplying five assists.
He’s also been on-trial in the last 18 months at EFL side Queens Park Rangers, so he’s a player we are delighted to retain.
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Extended – Jack Atkinson

Jack is Back!
The 22-year-old Welsh shot-stopper has been integral to Andy Welsh’s side over the past two seasons, clocking up 98 appearances.
Atkinson signed for the club in July 2021 and has been a fan favourite ever since. Making the big saves along the way and can’t forget banging the drum in the Isle of Man.
Last season he picked up the North West Counties Division One North Goalkeeper of the Year award.
Jack’s aims are clear to see ahead of the new campaign.
  #PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether
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Once, Twice, Three Times a Contract Extension

In the words of Lionel Richie, we are delighted to confirm three players that have extended their contracts for the 2023/24 season.
  Starting with the No.1, it’s Jack Atkinson.
 
  The 22-year-old Welsh shot-stopper has been integral to Andy Welsh’s side over the past two seasons, clocking up 98 appearances.
  Atkinson signed for the club in July 2021 and has been a fan favourite ever since. Making the big saves along the way and can’t forget banging the drum in the Isle of Man.
  Last season he picked up the North West Counties Division One North Goalkeeper of the Year award.
  Jack’s aims are clear to see ahead of the new campaign.
        From the backline to the forward line, we are delighted to extend the contract of winger Connor Comber.
  The 23-year-old joined the club in August after leaving Atherton LR and signed a contract in December until the end of the 2022/23 season, which has been extended for a further year.
 
  Comber knocked up 45 appearances last season, with the second most goal contributions amongst the squad, scoring 18 goals and supplying five assists.
  He’s also been on-trial in the last 18 months at EFL side Queens Park Rangers, so he’s a player we are delighted to retain.
      Another player that’s re-signed from the forward line is Lewis Gilboy.
  The 23-year-old joined the club in August 2020 after being released by Accrington Stanley.
  He also had non-league experience before coming to join Andy Welsh’s team after playing 10 games for City of Liverpool just before the pandemic in March 2020.
 
  Lewis had the most goal contributions last season, with 32. Scoring 22 and assisting a further 10.
  He’s also the second highest on the appearance charts with a 105 apperances.
      Manager Andy Welsh commented on the three contract extensions.
    #PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC
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Introducing Andy Welsh

Whilst Andy Welsh is already preparing for the 2023/24 season, we wanted fans to learn more about the man who will be managing the Shakers for this exciting time ahead. 
 
 
Welsh’s football pedigree goes right back to 2001 when he began his professional playing career at Stockport County. From there he went to progress right up to the top tier, playing in the Premier League for Sunderland. His career saw him play for many other clubs, and even saw him be part of Toronto FC’s inaugural season.
 
He first became a manager at Ossett United. Welsh then joined Bury AFC in 2020 and the Manchester–born manager achieved promotion in their first full season as Champions of NWCFL Division One North.
 
Welsh managed 101 games for Bury AFC, amassing 69 wins with a 74.55% win ratio and an eye–watering goal difference of +122. When asked about the footballing philosophies he will be instilling at Gigg Lane, Welsh said, “Wherever I go, I want to win games.” He demands “High–energy entertaining football” and acknowledges the community and town who come to watch the games. “(The fans) don’t pay all their hard–earned money to come and watch a lethargic team that sits behind a ball. We go and get after it, and we make life hard for the opponents.”
 
Though Welsh has enjoyed success up to date, he is well aware of how the situation has changed. Following the successful amalgamation of Bury FC Supporters’ Society and Bury AFC, Welsh knows that those Bury fans who have not attended AFC games are a big part of this exciting journey.
 
 
There are many jobs to do in order to start building for the future. For Welsh, the first on his list is recruitment. While three players (Lewis Gilboy, Jack Atkinson and Connor Comber) carry through their contracts from Bury AFC, Welsh is already in the thick of attracting new players to the club. With his attitude towards winning clear, one of his main priorities is making sure whoever he signs would know the significance of playing for Bury Football Club.
 
 
Working together is something Welsh is passionate about. He will require the same of the squad he assembles. “It’s about making sure that the group of players we bring in work together and gel together. We’ve got to get used to playing together here at Gigg as well. My job as manager, our job as staff, is to get players used to playing at this club as quickly as they can, and to enjoy it as well.”
 
Playing at Gigg Lane is something Welsh wants his players to go to sleep “dreaming about”. However, he knows the opposition will be no different. “We are everyone’s cup final. Everyone will want to come here and beat us.”
 
Welsh knows the challenge ahead, but his focus remains on looking upwards. “We go into leagues to win them. We want to get promoted – no doubt about it.”
 
Above all else, Welsh recognises the club is now fan–owned and the importance of working together is essential to success. From his time managing Bury AFC, he knows the value of creating a collaborative ethos. “One thing we built there was a fantastic family–orientated football club that got behind the players week in, week out.”
 
With pre–season around the corner, Welsh wants fans to show no hesitation in helping the effort on and off the field.
 
As we look forward to Bury back at Gigg Lane in August, Welsh is calling on everyone to be part of it.
 
  #PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether | #AndyWelsh
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