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Bury FC Announces Exciting New Partnership with JD Sports Following Historic Season

Bury Football Club is proud to announce a new commercial partnership with fellow Bury-based brand JD, as the Club celebrates a triumphant end to the 2024/25 season and looks ahead to a bright future.


This partnership comes at a momentous time for the Club, who were recently crowned champions of the North West Counties Football League Premier Division – marking a significant milestone in their journey back from adversity, just six years after being removed from the English Football League in 2019.


A league record-breaking 8,719 fans packed into Gigg Lane for the final game of the season, demonstrating the extraordinary support and loyalty of the Bury FC faithful. The Club’s resurgence has reignited pride across the town, with this new partnership further cementing the role of football at the heart of the local community.


JD, a globally recognised leader in sports fashion retail, shares deep roots with the town of Bury and has a long-standing history of supporting the football club.


Speaking on the new partnership, Bury FC, Head of Commercial Chris Watts said:

Abi Haywood, Sports Partnership Manager at JD added:


As Bury FC continues its mission to climb back up the football pyramid, the Club remains deeply committed to regaining its place at the heart of the community. With the support of local businesses, lifelong fans, and a town full of pride, Bury FC is building a future worthy of its historic name.
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Treasureline: Week 48

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 48 – 23rd April 2025 are in! The rollover this week was £1000 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!

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Reaction: Nicky Adams Burscough (H)

Nicky Adams ended his final game in football with a 4-0 win over Burscough what saw Bury go up as champions, The Bury legend spoke to the club after the game.


Nicky Adams: “Do you know what, I don’t think I could probably sum it up into words that I’d do it justice. I’m just so happy, forget me at the minute, so happy for everyone involved to see what this football club has been through and to see that today is amazing. Something I won’t forget. Just so happy for all the lads and the staff, because I really think they’ll go on a journey now and I really think they can go through the leagues. Obviously disappointed that I can’t carry on that journey with them but, you know, I’m at an age now where I’m not getting any younger, the petrol lights on. So, I can’t turn other jobs down when it gets to my age. But I can’t sum it up into words other than I started here as a 16-year-old boy, finished here at 38 with a promotion at Gigg Lane So, like I said, it’s a fairytale ending for myself and my family. And like I said, they’re all here to witness it as well. So, a special day for me. So, I just want to say thank you to everyone, really.”


Nicky then spoke about what its like bouncing back after defeats and how it felt in comparison to his football league days, with him saying “Like I say, I’ve had so many good times at different stages, but I think the season as a whole, I think it’s just, since I came in in December, I’ve been here just short of half the season. It’s been fantastic. I can’t sum it up into words, to be honest. and when I spoke to the gaffer about coming in and they were having a bit of a sticky patch and I just said, look, if I can come in and help in any way, shape or form, I’d like to do that. It started really well, but then we had the West Isby defeat, which was tough, but we bounced back in style. I can’t speak highly enough of everyone who was involved. I went that day, and it was a tough day at the office. I’m not going to lie. I don’t want to see West Isby ever again; to be honest and I know their staff then. I said to them, do you know what? I’m as honest. They were good on the day. They deserve to win. I came off at half-time and it got worse second half, so I’ve never been happy to have been dragged at half-time. But, you know, I just think we had a meeting that week and we just said, look, realise where we are, realise what club we play for and from now on, that doesn’t happen to us again. Like I say, I think from that day, we’ve been brilliant as a team, as a squad. Everyone’s dug in and we’ve had some top moments here and I think we’ve really put on, especially at home, I think everyone knows we’re a good side at home, but away from home, we’ve been able to dig in at tough places. There’re no easy games, is there, at any level. But I think we’ve been really entertaining. I think today was the icing on the cake and what an atmosphere.”


Nicky then spoke about what it was like having Ryan Lowe and Neil Danns in the crowd for today’s game, he said “Yes, of course. Two very, very good friends of mine, unbelievable people and I hope they’re still here, because I want to catch up with them both. But it’s just been manic in it. So, listen, I think everyone knows what we went through in 2019, but that made us stronger as a bond. Me and Ryan have been close for a very long time. And then, obviously, when I met Neil here, we’re very good friends now, and I’ve got the utmost respect for him. Two top football players, and just two top people in the game. So, for them to be here today and witness that, and see me play my last game, I’ll have a good chat with them. We’ll have a good beer. But I can’t speak highly enough for people like that. They’re my friends for life, and I’d probably go as far to say that that team I played in was one of the best they ever… I know it was unfortunate what happened, but one of the best teams I ever played in. And it’s just a shame, because I think that we all speak about it now. I think that team would have gone on to do… would have been a real force in League One. Who knows? We might have got to the Championship, but it wasn’t meant to be. But, yes, two great men, and I’m fortunate to be a part of their journey as well. So, I love them both.”


Nicky then ended his interview by speaking about what’s next in life for him, with him saying “Of course. I’ll be back as many times as I can be. And cheering is on, because, like I said, this club’s only going to go from strength to strength. The gaffer and his staff, and obviously Tim [Lees], you’ve just spoken to, Chris [Watts], Sam [Ashton], all of them. I don’t want to miss them out. Just them as a group, they’re fantastic and I can’t thank them enough for bringing me back to this football club, because I never thought it would happen. So, a massive thank you to them. And honestly, they’re unbelievable people, and they’re only going to take this club forward. And I’ll be here supporting as a fan when I can, and we’ll see what the road takes me in my next journey. So, just from me, a massive thank you to everyone, all the Bury fans and everyone that’s supported me all my career. So, a massive thank you.”



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Reaction: Tim Lees Burscough (H)

Bury were crowned NWCFL Champions after a 4-0 win over Burscough on a magical day at Gigg Lane, Assistant Manager Tim Lees spoke to the club to give us his thoughts.


Tim Lees: “Yeah, difficult. I think the best moments in life are really difficult to sum up. I can’t put the emotion of today into words, it doesn’t really do it justice. There’s nothing I can say really that would, but it’s been a very, very long journey. I think after the playoffs of last year, obviously the situation we came into, I think we can say it now, we found it difficult last year with the training facilities and the pitch and the journey that the club’s been on but to achieve what we’ve done today; I’m really struggling to put it into words. I think the fans were absolutely unbelievable. I think I’ll speak about them first everyone knows, and for the people listening to this who don’t, the fans lost the club overnight in 2019. I think an incredibly difficult time for the town. When me and Macca [Dave McNabb] sat down last year after the playoffs and we started planning two days later how we wanted the season to look, we wanted to build kind of a style of playing, a way of playing that would excite people. Fifteen games out of the last 15, nine clean sheets out of nine, 130, however many goals. Honestly, the emotion of today, to get nearly 9,000 fans at this level is absolutely unbelievable. I think from what the fans have been through in 2019 to achieve this today; they deserve it more than anyone.”


He then spoke about the commitment of the group of players from the 1st training session in pre-season to now, with him saying “I think when you play for Bury, the pressures extremely intense. The way we play, the courage and the bravery that they’ve shown to play under the immense pressure. I can’t even begin to explain how proud we are of the group, individually, collectively. There are some incredible characters. I’m just absolutely over the moon for the group and the fans and the club and the town that we’ve managed to achieve it.”  


Tim then took time to speak about the fans especially after last years playoff pain, he said “Yes, I think the fans deserve it more than anyone. Like I said before, for what they went through in 2019 to not have a club and then to have this celebration today was something special. I think we’ve created memories together that will last forever. Mac [McNabb is an unbelievable manager. I’ve worked with him now for three years. We’ve had two promotions, won the Varse at Wembley. Personally, I’ve had some incredible experiences in football, but that today tops everything. To get nearly 9,000 at this level is absolutely unheard of. It broke so many records. It was incredibly hurtful after the playoffs last year. It was really, really difficult, but two days later we started planning for this season and we knew with the pitch and with the training facilities, we were extremely confident in what we can do. Like I said, to be able to break so many records in terms of most goals scored in the country, the style of play, the way the boys execute what we’ve put in place, the bravery of the show and the courage of the show to get under the ball under immense pressure, I can’t tell you how proud I am of the club, of the fans, of everybody involved.”


To finish the interview Tim told us what his plans were after today “I think we’ll enjoy the next few days. I can’t even begin to explain. Anyone who’s involved in football here can understand. I can’t begin to explain the sleepless nights, the number of hours that you put in behind the scenes. For now, I just want to enjoy it and have a rest. It’s difficult because there’s that many games in this league. You can’t enjoy the wins as staff. It’s so difficult because you just focus on the next game, next session. How do we get better? How do we improve what we’re doing at the moment? I think probably for the first time this season, this and Radcliffe can actually enjoy it. We believe in what we’re doing, and it’ll be the first of many promotions that we get.”



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Rest in peace Joe Thompson

⚪️🔵 We are saddened to hear the passing of former Shaker Joe Thompson.

Joe made four appearances for the club during the 2014/15 season.

Our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends at this sad time.

RIP Joe - Once A Shaker Always A Shaker

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Match Info: Burscough FC (H), Sat 19th April, 3pm KO

Here we go, Shakers — it all comes down to this. One game. One point. And we’re champions.

Take a point against Burscough this weekend, and nothing else matters — not even the result from Lower Breck’s trip to Cheadle Town.

We’ve been relentless since early January putting together a run of 14 wins on the bounce, 8 clean sheets in our last 8 games and we’re not done yet. With Dave McNabb’s men chasing a dream that’s now just 90 minutes away.

This is our last home game of the season. The media push and response from the town has been nothing short of sensational with over 7000 (at the time of writing) already purchasing their tickets ready to be #PartOfIt!

Let’s pack out Gigg Lane. Let’s make it loud. Let’s turn the ground into a blue and white cauldron of noise and passion.

One big ask: Whatever happens, please stay off the pitch at full time. We know how much this means — but we promise, if we do it, the players and the trophy will come to you. Let’s celebrate together, the right way.

So bring the energy. Bring the noise. Bring the belief. Let’s finish this journey in style and roar the lads over the line.

UP THE SHAKERS. UP THE NOISE. LET’S BRING IT HOME.

COME ON YOU SHAKERS!!!
In Opposition – Burscough

This is our third game of the season against the green-clad Linnets. In September we beat them 3-0 at home in the Isuzu FA Vase second qualifying round and won 4-2 away in the league in November.


The Lancashire club are currently 10th in the league table with 66 points from 45 games compared to our 106. But a recent good run has taken them to fourth position in the form table, with five wins and just one defeat in their last six games.


Burscough joined the NWCFL when it was formed in 1982 and promptly won the title. They finished in 20th place last season, with both games against Bury ending at 2-2.wn.


On the Day & In the Ground
Our Matchday @ Gigg guide is available to read to find out everything you need to know going on in and around the ground. Fans are reminded that turnstiles will be open from 1:00pm for this fixture. Please arrive early to avoid long queues to enter the stadium.

Tickets are still on sale via our ticketing page on our website.

MAIN STAND & SOUTH STAND – fully sold out.

CEMETERY END – still available, these tickets will be on sale until 12:30pm on Saturday, then entry will be by cash or card only from 1pm. when the turnstiles open.

Please note, you MUST use your tickets in the area of the ground you have purchased for, due to strict capacity rules. Turnstile operators and/or security will be checking your tickets. Please have them open and ready before you get to the turnstile.

Dan Nardiello & Gerry Keenan will be our guests for the afternoon, hear from them in Starkies from 1:20pm.

Our Fan Zone will be open from 12:30pm, in the car park, with an outdoor bar as well as the food vendors, including Jacket Potato van ‘Get Stuffed’ and a burger van.

To enhance the matchday experience for our younger fans, we will have face painters in attendance and we have 1,500 blue and white mini-waver flags to give away on a first-come first-served basis. Our mascot Peeler the Dog, will be in attendance so make you get your #PicsWithPeeler and share on social media.

Council car parking enforcement officers will be operating in the area around Gigg Lane. Please ensure you are respectful to local residents and do not park in front of driveways or in restricted areas.

Starkies Bar
Before kick-off: Starkies will be open at the normal time of 12.30pm for supporters to access from the Manchester Road End entrance before kick-off. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to capacity, which will be managed on the door.

Supporters will only be able to gain entry by presenting their Main Stand or South Stand ticket purchased in advance, and no re-entry will be allowed once supporters leave to take their seat ahead of kick-off.

Starkies Pass ticket holders will be permitted access at any time in line with their purchase.

During the game: After kick-off, the bar can be accessed by anyone situated in the Main Stand (via the door linked to the concourse) capacity allowed. No entry from the South Stand for this fixture. The bar is open throughout the game, including at half-time.

Post-match: Starkies will be open to all, again up to capacity. In the event of a celebration, all of the kiosks and bars will be open until 5:15pm.

Key Message To Supporters
With promotion and a potential league title firmly within reach, excitement is understandably building across the club and fanbase.


However, with high emotions comes increased responsibility. We would like to remind all supporters that entering the field of play and the use of pyrotechnics (such as flares and smoke bombs) are strictly prohibited. These actions are against ground regulations and the law and can result in serious consequences for individuals and for the club.


In addition, it’s important to remember that Gigg Lane is home to a newly installed 3G playing surface. This pitch is a vital asset to both the club and the wider community, used by hundreds of players of all ages and abilities every week. Damage caused by pitch invasions or pyro can result in costly repairs and disruption to scheduled activity, including matches and training sessions. It is essential that we all take responsibility to protect this valuable asset.


Should we secure promotion, we want those celebrations to be safe, inclusive, and respectful – a proud moment for all generations of Bury fans to enjoy together. To do this, we ask everyone to remain in the stands at all times and celebrate responsibly.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: An overseas live stream will be available, for this fixture. Not available in the UK.

Live stream tickets will be available to purchase from Friday evening, on our ticket webpage HERE.

Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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