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    Incoming: Chris Rowney

    Bury FC are delighted to confirm Chris Rowney has joined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season.

    The midfielder has played under Andy Welsh for the last two seasons at Bury AFC and has made 76 apps, including 55 league starts and scored just once against Widnes in the FA Cup last season.

    Chris started out at Oldham Athletic, before playing in non-league starting at Seel Park, with Mossley AFC making 72 appearances across two spells, he spent time at Woodley Sports in between.

    In 2013, he joined Curzon Ashton where he would play for the next six years and was a part of their squads that were promoted to National League North.

    He then travelled across the town of Ashton, to play at Hurst Cross for Ashton United before his time at Bury.

    When asked about making the switch to Gigg Lane, Chris said:

    We asked Chris about pre season and he added that:
    You can see Chris’ interview below.
     
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    Bury Golf Club to stage event this September

    Bury Football Club are delighted to announce our Golf Day on Wednesday 13 September 2023, at Bury Golf Club.

    The event will begin at 11:00 am, for a 12:30 pm shotgun start.
     
    For a team of four it costs £240 to enter, the entry fee includes:
    Nearest the pin (all par 3s). Nearest the line (4th hole) Beat the pro One mulligan shot (“Shaker”) 20-foot String to utilise anywhere on the course   Food to be served on the day will include bacon rolls and coffee on arrival, followed by a two-course hot buffet after the golfing is complete.
     
    Evening entertainment includes prize giving, raffle, auction, quiz and stand-up bingo.
     
    There will be opportunities for businesses to promote on the day, with various sponsorship options available: examples include, sponsor a hole – £150, scorecard sponsorship – £50, match day brochure sponsorship – £50.


    There will be some superb prizes to be won, and this is a unique moment for all golfers and sponsors to come together and demonstrate their support for Bury Football Club.


    Single players can enter and form a team, and we hope to have a number of past and present Bury footballers taking part.


    To enter, or for any questions please email commercial@buryfc.co.uk.
     
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    Women’s Interim Manager Confirmed

    Bury FC are delighted to confirm the club’s former midfielder, Jason Jarrett, will take interim charge of the women’s first team until a successor is appointed. 

    The 43-year-old played at Gigg Lane for two seasons under Andy Preece, making 63 appearances, scoring four goals.

    After his 00s spell, he went on to play for Wigan, Norwich, Preston North End and then had spells at Leicester, Brighton and Oldham before finishing his career at Salford FC. 

    Following his playing career, Jarrett went on to referee, taking a course with Lancashire FA in 2013 and has worked his way up the ranks to Level 4.

    Jason is also now the proud co-owner of Jay Jays Childcare and Learning Centre which aims to inspire and help children of all abilities in their educational needs. 

    Jason told us,
     


    The club would like to place their thanks on record to Jason for stepping into this position in the interim. Head of women’s football, Casey Lynchey, added,
     

    Applications for the role are still open until Saturday (24th June). 

    We are looking for a hard-working, ambitious, natural leader to take on the exciting role of manager of our women’s elite team.

    This incredible squad have won back-to-back promotions and had a successful FA Cup run too. This season we are now in Tier 5 of the women’s pyramid, playing home games at Gigg Lane.

    Applicants must have experience of managing a women’s team or in men’s football at a high level. Minimum of UEFA B qualification and a proven track record of developing players.

    To apply please email women@buryfc.co.uk and attach a CV and a cover letter, explaining why this job is for you.

    The club are also pleased to announce the appointment of Lewis Shaw & Tom Sheridan as the women’s reserves team manager and assistant manager. Alongside brothers, Nick & Jay Traynor, as the women’s development team management.
      Lewis Shaw & Tom Sheridan who will manage the Reserve Squad Nick & Jay Traynor will take charge of the Development Squad


    Long-standing goalkeeper coach, Kelly Boag, will continue in her role for the first team and she will be joined by Katie Kefford, who will be looking after the reserve & development teams. 

    We also have a vacancy for a physiotherapist for the upcoming season, following last season’s physio, Matt Howarth, leaving the club due to work commitments. The club would like to thank him for his commitment over the last year and him the best of luck for the future.
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    Treasureline: Week 4

    This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 4 – 21st June 2023 are in! The rollover this week was £500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
    PrizeDraw No.Members Name£500 RolloverMN5250G OUSBY£1000LK2779T BRADLEY£100BA4415I CALVERT£50BD6722P LILLEY£50WC6085MRS WALKER£25NC2313K DAVIES£25NC2773H KITTO£10NN0694M CASSIDY£10BB3301J RICHARDSON£10LN3267O OLUYEDE£10HE4156K SMITHSON£10PE3336P HOGG£10LA3100T SHINGLER£10FA2136C JACKSON£10GP3713R BRAITHWAITE£10NF2025J PLANT£10PA2123B LISGO View the full article on the Bury AFC website
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    Incoming: Jimmy Moore

    Bury FC are delighted to welcome centre-back Jimmy Moore to the club ahead of the 2023/24 season.


    The 35-year-old brings a wealth of experience in non-league football having previously won the North West Counties Premier Division title at Runcorn Linnets.


    Moore also spent the last three seasons at Bury AFC under Andy Welsh making 75 appearances, scoring five goals, and making a cameo appearance between the sticks.


    The no-nonsense centre-back counts Glossop North End, Atherton Collieries, Cheadle Town, Abbey Hey & Trafford as his former clubs.
     

    Jimmy told buryfc.co.uk “I’m delighted to have signed for Bury FC, it’s been an incredible journey so far. I’m proud to be a part of it and represent such a big club.


    “I’m really excited to meet all the Bury fans from both sides of this story and I hope that when I cross that line the ones who haven’t will understand what it means to me to play for this club.”


    Moore becomes the 15th player to commit to the club ahead of the new season, which sees pre-season training start next week before our double-header trip to Thackley on July 1st.


    Tickets for which are on sale now. Click here to buy.
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    Robert Nicholas Steels to Sponsor The Shakers Training & Travel Wear

    We are delighted to announce that Robert Nicholas Steels (RNS), an Accrington-based company, has agreed to sponsor the club’s training and travel wear for the coming season. RNS is a leading supplier of both primary and secondary steel, delivering nationwide.
      The company has a long history of providing high-quality products and services to businesses across the UK. Managing director Bill Rhind said: “We are pleased to support Bury FC on their return to Gigg Lane and wish them every success in the future.”


    We are thrilled to have Robert Nicholas Steels on board as a sponsor. Their support will help us to continue to provide our players with the best possible equipment as they prepare for the upcoming season.
      We would like to thank them for their commitment to Bury FC. 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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    Genus Recycling are #PartOfIt

    We are excited to announce a partnership with Genus Recycling, who will sponsor the back of our playing shorts for both our home and away kits.
     
    Genus Recycling will feature on the rear of shorts Based in the heart of Bury, waste paper recycling specialists Genus Recycling have sustainability at the forefront of everything they do so fit in well with the Bury FC ethos.

    Being a lifelong supporter of the Shakers, Director Rick Waterson said, “When the opportunity came about to get involved with Bury FC as a board of directors we felt strongly that we wanted to give something back to the town and the club that mean a lot to me personally.  It is great to see the club getting back on its feet and the buzz around the ground is really inspiring.  Come-on you Shakers!!!”
      We would like to extend our thanks to Genus for their generosity and their commitment to Bury FC. 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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