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    Applications Open For Bury Football Club General Manager

    We are now receiving applications for the new position of General Manager of Bury Football Club.
      We are looking for experienced candidates who can meet the job description which can be read here.
      This will be an employed role with salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus pension, depending on experience.
      Please submit your CV to admin@buryfc.co.uk by 5pm 7th July if you wish to be considered for interview.
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    Incoming: Harry Brazel

    Bury FC are delighted to confirm the addition of midfielder Harry Brazel to the squad for the 2023/24 season. 

    The 31-year-old made 91 appearances and scored 18 goals across the last two seasons for Bury AFC.

    Last season also saw him pick up four trophies at the end of season awards, including Goal of the Season and Fans Player of the Season.

     



    Brazel has also previously played for Stockport County, Glossop North End & Cefn Druids. 

    He told buryfc.co.uk: “I’m really excited to be representing Bury. It was an easy decision to make knowing the club’s ambition and the direction it wants to go in.

    “Hopefully, I can continue where I left off last year and make the first season back at Gigg Lane both a memorable and successful one.”

    Harry is also a qualified barber, so no doubt he’ll be getting some of the lads with his clippers ahead of the upcoming squad photos.
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    Incoming: Andy Kellett

    Bury FC are excited to announce former Wigan Athletic player Andy Kellett will join the club for the upcoming campaign.

    The 29-year-old has a wealth of experience to bring to Andy Welsh’s squad and can play in an array of positions including central-midfield as well as left-back/left-midfield. 

    Kellett will join the Shakers following three years playing for Guiseley. He struggled with injury in the previous two seasons, but scored twice in 14 appearances last term.

    Born in Bolton, he was playing grassroots football when his team got to a final which was played at the stadium of his hometown team. After an impressive performance in front of the Wanderers scouts, he signed for the club.

    He progressed through the ranks at Bolton, playing in the U23s and the B team, whilst also going out on loan to Manchester United & Plymouth Argyle. 

    In 2015, Andy made the move from Bolton to Wigan, where he played for three years before joining Notts County, which is where he made his one appearance against Bury FC in December 2018 during a 0-0 at Meadow Lane. 

    After leaving County he went onto play for AFC Fylde & Alfreton Town before his time at Guiseley. 

    Upon joining the club Kellett said:

    You can watch his first club interview right now on YouTube:
     
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    Incoming: Sean Higgins

    Bury FC are delighted to announce that former Wigan & Oldham youngster Sean Higgins has joined the club. 

    The 20-year-old can play in a number of positions including full-back and central midfield. 

    Sean started out at Wigan Athletic before moving to Oldham in July 2019. Following two years at Boundary Park, he joined Altrincham before moving to Matlock last summer and then onto Bury AFC in December 2022. 

    Higgins made 36 appearances under Andy Welsh last season scoring four goals. He’s also had loan spells at Stalybridge Celtic & Trafford in the last few seasons. 

    Speaking to buryfc.co.uk Sean said:
     


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    AC Ventilation becomes Bury FC sponsor

    Rochdale-based AC Ventilation sign on to sponsor the back of The Shakers’ training wear for the coming season.
     
    Established in 1995 AC Ventilation Limited has become a thriving and well respected business, specialising in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of all types of air conditioning, ventilation and fresh air heat recovery systems.
     
    The company operates throughout the UK and across all sectors. This includes commercial, industrial, healthcare, leisure, hotels, retail, education, restaurants, and specialist residential projects.
     
    Managing Director Steve Valentine was down at Gigg Lane to meet boss Andy Welsh, and had a few words for buryfc.co.uk: “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to sponsor Bury FC especially after being a Jnr Shaker during the 80’s. There is a real buzz around Gigg lane and the future plans for the club are looking bright.”
      (pictured) Director Steve Valentine meets manager, Andy Welsh down at Gigg Lane   Steve recalled being a mascot for the Bury vs Swindon Town game on 16th October 1982 (pictured left) and following the Shakers into the 90’s with friends & family.
    We would like to extend our thanks to AC Ventilation 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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    Incoming: Danny Lafferty

    Bury FC are delighted to welcome Dan Lafferty to the club ahead of the 2023/24 season.

    The commanding centre-back joins Andy Welsh’s side after leaving Atherton Collieries at the end of the previous campaign, where he’s played for the last six seasons. He also had an initial spell at Colls in 2009.

    Lafferty signed for Radcliffe under Kevin Glendon in 2013, he went on to make 116 appearances and scoring 8 goals before leaving in 2016 and joining Colls.

    Speaking after his move, he said:
     

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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:

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