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Treasureline: Week 42

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 42 – 12th March 2025 are in! The rollover this week was £1500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!

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Manchester FA Provider of the Month

We have recently been named the Manchester FA ‘Provider of the Month’, due to the number of new casual playing opportunities established at Bury FC since the turn of the year.


From girls only “Wildcats” for 4-9 year olds and “Squad Girls’” for those aged 11 to 14, to our successful “Comets” pan disability sessions and our most recently launched walking football, all groups are benefitting from playing on the 3G pitch at Gigg Lane and have been welcomed into the Bury Football Club family.

We have also expanded our over-subscribed men’s recreational sections by introducing a men’s vets group, so we now have over 50 men signed up to our recreational sessions and with more wanting to join, we are looking at ways to expand further.


Our development plans will see more new initiatives launched throughout the year and we are continually looking for new and innovative ways to get people down to the stadium both on and off the pitch.


Our next phase will see us introduce Soccercise classes and fitness boot camps. Again supported by Manchester FA to get things up and running, they are always on hand to offer support. We are working closely with Bury Council live well practitioners too.

One particular project we can’t wait to get started on is working with local BAME group on engagement through football and fitness for women and children from diverse backgrounds. This partnership will see the group take part in activities at Gigg Lane and also attend our final matches of the season.

We know for some, this will be their first ever football match, so we want to make it a special experience for them and we hope that they catch the football bug!
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ANOTHER CLUB RECORD BEATEN

When Dave Russell’s team of the 1960/1961 season impressively claimed the Football League Division Three Championship, they did so in swashbuckling style. 

Three players – Don Watson, Bill Calder and Alan Jackson (pictured left to right below) – each scored more than twenty goals and the Shakers created a new club record by scoring an impressive 108 league goals.

Speed forward to 2025 and Dave McNabb’s boys have now already beaten that record – and with seven games still remaining! 

Those seven goals against Litherland REMYCA, 12 days ago, took Bury’s total for the season to 113 goals and who knows how many the final total might end up as – after the weekend against Barnoldswick Town we stand at 115 goals.


Fantastic stuff lads. Congratulations on creating yet another club record.
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Match Info: FC St Helens (A), Sat 15th Mar, 3pm KO

The Shakers’ comfortable 2-0 win at home to Barnoldswick Town was our ninth in succession – a run we aim to continue and clinch promotion. And what a treat to be roared on by another big gate: 3,497.


Just six games to go – three at home and three away. This weekend it’s FC St Helens away, followed in a week’s time by a visit to their neighbours, Pilkington.


Then it’s back to Gigg Lane on March 29 for the visit of Squires Gate – currently second to bottom. The mood music that day will be provided not only by the South Stand but a choir organised by our partners British National Opera and the Walk the Plank project.


There were fireworks the last time we played FC St Helens – all around the ground, because it was Bonfire Night. But on the pitch there was a distinct lack of excitement. We were clearly the better team, but missed a host of chances and had to settle for 1-1.


Now we’re top of the table with 91 points from 40 games. With six to go – three each home and away – we have our eyes firmly fixed on promotion. So we’re hoping plenty of fans will be making both trips to St Helens to support the lads, loud and proud as usual! Up the Shakers!!!
In Opposition – FC St Helens
St Helens are having an up-and-down first season in tier nine after their promotion from Division One North. They’ve won only two of their last six matches, leaving them in eighth position with 61 points.


They did us a big favour two weeks ago with a 3-2 win at Rammy. But then last weekend they slumped to a 5-1 defeat by Lower Breck, who are breathing down our necks in second place.
Admission & Tickets
This fixture is ALL-TICKET. Limited tickets remain on sale. Click here to purchase.

Our hosts advise supporters to purchase ASAP. Tickets go off sale Friday 12 noon or when sold out.

Travel & Parking
Nearest Railway: St Helens Central (1.2 miles)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: No information available.

Driving: From the East Lancashire Road head towards St Helens Town Centre onto Greenfield Road, when you get to “ONE STOP ” convenience store on the left, take the next LEFT onto Rivington Road and then RIGH onto Windleshaw Road, the Player and Spectator Car Park in situated at the bottom of Windleshaw Road.

Parking Facilities: Upto 100 Cars via Private Car park at Bottom of Windleshaw Road

Ground Facilities: Our hosts will have three food vendors and three bars available for use this weekend.

Sat Nav Postcode: WA10 6TD
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.


Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. 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. 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!
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Jimmy Holmes departs for new role

We can confirm Head of Recruitment, Jimmy Holmes has joined National League North side South Shields.


Jimmy has written the following statement, reflecting on his time at the club: “It has been a privilege to work for this football club, The people here especially the supporters make it so special. To have had the opportunity to help build this fantastic group of players means a lot to me. I am leaving in the knowledge that the squad is in such great shape moving forward.


“I would like to thank Dave McNabb & Jon Newby for bringing me into the club. The chairman, directors & volunteers for making me feel welcome and all the support staff who without them the club wouldn’t be where it is today.

When I came in as Head of Recruitment I was asked to identify players that would fit the club moving forward. It’s been a pleasure to play a part in building the squad that is doing so well this season. Seeing the club sitting at the top of the league, leading the goalscoring charts hitting over 100+ league goals so far this season has made this a very difficult decision. The players & staff have been fantastic and are a credit to the club and themselves. The recruitment model will now allow the club to push on over the coming seasons whilst being sustainable and within budget.

“I can honestly say that this season has been one of the most enjoyable seasons I’ve had in football and I will miss everything about the club as I move on. It would be great to see them now go on and gain promotion this season. If I can help them in any way moving forward it would be my pleasure”.

Manager, Dave McNabb said: “I’m gutted that Jimmy has decided to move on, he’s been a huge part in where we are so this season and will be a big loss going forward. I’d like to place on record my thanks for all his hard work and would like to wish him good luck at his new club.”

Board member, Jon Newby added: “I’d like to personally wish him well in his new role. He has worked tirelessly to strengthen Bury Football Club on the pitch & the squad him & Dave have built is the strongest it has been in the last few years. It has been a pleasure to work alongside Jimmy and he will always be welcome at Gigg Lane.”

All at Bury Football Club would like to wish Jimmy all the best for his new role with South Shields.
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Reaction: Bobby Carroll Barnoldswick Town (H)

Bury won 2-0 over Barnoldswick Town as they continue their march towards the NWCFL Premier Division title, Captain Bobby Carrol spoke to the club to give us his thoughts on the game.


Bobby Carroll: “I think the main thing out of today was getting the three points and we’ve done that. I think we started the game quite well, first 20, obviously got the goal quite early, played some good stuff, started with good intensity. I’m not sure if some music just dropped off a little bit towards the end of the first half. I thought we got a bit sloppy in possession, forcing balls. Credit to them, they played some good stuff, tried to play out from the back and caused us a few problems. I thought we showed good spirit in the second half, got about them a bit more, had a bit of a higher press and we looked a lot better in the second half.”


He then spoke about whether they expected Barnoldswick to play the way they did with him saying “Definitely, we know they like to play football. Their sentiment was dropping in as well, into the back four, trying to get on it a little bit. So, yes, they had some good patterns. To be fair to them, they played some good stuff and obviously caused us a few problems. But yes, the lads dealt well with it and we’re really happy with the clean sheet as well.”


Bobby then spoke about if its good to play with the same players each week “Yes, definitely. We’re a really tight-knit group and you can see that on the pitch. You could see that today as well with the lads coming off the bench. I thought they were outstanding today. Every single person who came off the bench, they gave everything. That’s what we want and that’s what we need right through to the end of the season.”


He then spoke about how good it was to play back-to-back home games and whether that’s helped with the pressure to finish the season strong “Yes, definitely. Being at home is ideal with all the fans. There was a big turnout again today and they got us over the line in the end. They were really good, really loud all game. They were amazing. Definitely, two home games will be really important for us in the running. Obviously, every game is really important now. Even the away games, obviously, we take a lot of fans with us. Every game is important. We win them all. We win the league. That’s what we’re looking to do.”


Bobby then looked ahead to next weeks clash with FC St Helens “Yes, obviously, we’ve played them already this season. They were a good side. I think we drew the game. They were a good team. We like to play some good stuff. It’ll be a tough game, but we’ll go into it with confidence. Hopefully, we can get the win.”


To finish the interview Captain Bobby sends a special message to the fans with him saying “Yes, just keep supporting us like you have been. You’ve been absolutely fantastic. Six more games to go and then hopefully we’ll be lifting that trophy of yours.”



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Reaction: Dave McNabb Barnoldswick Town (H)

Bury won 2-0 in a tightly fought game against Barnoldswick Town, Manager Dave McNabb spoke to the club to give us his thoughts on the game.


Dave McNabb: “Obviously really pleased to get the three points and another win. I think obviously the run’s been really good and the lads, massive credit to the lads. To start with the negatives, I think I was a little bit disappointed. We could have been more clinical. First half, we missed two one-on-ones, we had another good chance off a corner. Probably could have gone in, so it’s a 3-0 up, 4-0 up and you think it’s about then seeing the game through and being a bit more professional. We didn’t control the game enough, both in and out of possession first half. I think that was probably from the point we scored the goal we stopped because I thought we started really well. But I think some of that credit’s got to go to Barnoldswick. They played some really good stuff. They’ve got some very good technical players, they’re big, strong, they’re powerful. Didn’t create an awful lot, I know they’ve had a couple of chances from set-pieces, but the build-up plays and the way they move the ball causes problems at times. Overall, it’s about getting three points on the board and we more than deserve that but just need to make sure our standards are high.”


He then spoke about Aaron Chalmers absence from today’s squad with him saying “He’s got a bit of a pull on his hamstring, just a low grade, but he felt it on Saturday and then he came Tuesday and had to stop. He couldn’t train Thursday, and he’s probably touch and go for next week. He’s got an outside chance, but I doubt he’ll be available for next week, but we’ll see.”


Dave then spoke about his team achieving 3 clean sheets on the bounce with him saying “Yes, I think defensively I agree with the angle of what you’re saying. I think defensively we haven’t been good enough at times this season, 100 per cent. Clean sheets few and far between, I think it was our 14th in the league, highest in the league 15. It was not that bad. I think the problem’s been in games where we’ve conceded too many. I think obviously when we shut shop up and being professional with it and moved across the pitch well, I think like we did today, we’ve looked really good. I think at times we’ve capitulated and conceded too many goals. I think three on the bounce is a massive kudos to the players and the way they’re now starting to lift some strokes. We’ve done quite a lot of defensive work over the last few weeks in training and starting to pay dividends.”


He then spoke about his constant adaptations to the team’s structure throughout the season with him saying “Versatility is massive. Obviously, people will talk about tactics and formations, and it is important, but what we like to say to the players is the formation that we put up is basically the starting position on the pitch when you kick off. The formation can change. I think what’s really important is the way that we play, and our identity doesn’t. Regardless of whether we’re playing a back three, a back four, we’ve got five in midfield, four in midfield, whatever it is, we should be able to switch between multiple shapes. We’ve worked on multiple shapes, we’ve worked on three or four different formations this year, so the players should be able to adapt and fit into those formations and regardless, the way we play should always look the same. Compact, solid to break down and when we get the ball, nice and expansive, playing through the lines and playing forward and trying to be creative.”


He then also gave praise to Josh Gregory who picked up Bury’s February player of the month and also provided us an update on his issue that saw him leave the pitch, he said “Yes, I was really pleased for him when I saw the results and it was a landslide in the votes as well, which is brilliant for him because, again, he’s had a tough year, he had a tough couple of years. He’s come in, that’s the Josh we knew we were signing at the start of the season. Obviously, the fans haven’t seen enough of that because of the injuries, but he’s made a massive difference. He’s made us look so much more solid, more competitive, so it was made up he got that award. It wasn’t anything bad today, he’s just not felt great coming into the game and obviously on a hot day, he was just feeling a bit tired and a bit dehydrated. So, yes, no concerns for him for next week.”


Dave then gave special praise to the fans for their support during todays match “They were phenomenal again. They started the singing even earlier today; I think we were only halfway through the warm-up, and they’d already started. It makes a massive difference; it makes a huge difference both for our players and for the opposition as well. It was really positive throughout today, which is great. We had a couple of tough five-minute spells in the game and the fans noticed that and started. It works both ways, you’ve got to get them up and make them enjoy it. I think the noise and the volume that they can bring is just massive to the players. The message is to keep it open. We’ve got two tough away games now, so come on your numbers, bring that drum, keep your noise up and hopefully we can pick up some more points.”


To finish the interview Dave looked ahead to next weeks clash vs FC St Helens with him saying “It’s going to be a really tough game. I went and watched them last Friday when they played Ramy. I thought they were excellent. I thought they were a little bit unlucky to be 2-0 down. I thought Ramy were really good in the transitions, and they took the two chances well. Then St Helens were outstanding after that. I think they’ve been beat well today by a lower break, but I think Darren was there, so I believe that up until the second goal, they were very much in the game. We know it’s going to be a tough game. They’re obviously going to want to try and pick up those three points. Very competitive, really good group of lads in terms of the team spirit they’ve got. We’re going to have to be at our best to get anything from the game.”



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Match Info: Barnoldswick Town (H), Sat 8th Mar, 3pm KO

Our stunning 7-0 victory against Litherland REMYCA in front of 3,315 extended our fantastic winning run to eight games and extending the gap at the top of the table.


We were given a lift even before the kick-off when Ramsbottom lost at home to FC St Helens on Friday night. And the big margin of victory more than made up for the result in the reverse fixture at Litherland in December.


Five goals before half time and seven separate scorers demonstrated the terrific attacking mindset in the team. And it was great to see Nicky Adams back in action as a sub following his hamstring injury.


The Shakers 4-1 victory at Barnoldswick on January 18 launched our winning run, so we’ll be looking to extend it before two away fixtures at FC St Helens and Pilkington.


We’re now on 88 points from 39 games – 10 in front of Rammy, who lost again on Tuesday. Lower Breck also remain a threat, in second place after a midweek home win against West Didsbury and Chorlton. They’ve won five of their last six matches and are on 79 points from 37 games.


If we win every match, we win the league. We’ve seen how a big, noisy crowd helps the team. So…be there, be part of it, be loud and be proud! and make some noise!!!! Up The Shakers!!!
View the post match media from last weekend’s win vs Litherland REMYCA including interviews with Dave McNabb & Mitch Allen.
In Opposition – Barnoldswick Town

Since we beat them, Barlick have made something of a recovery. They’ve lost only one of their last six games – won three and drawn two. That leaves them in 14th position, with 54 points from 39 games.


They’re an ambitious club with a good set-up. They will be looking to achieve 10th place at least by the end of the season, so we can expect them to come to Gigg looking for a good result.


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.

Tickets are on sale now, via our ticketing page on our website. Pay on the day is also available in the Main & South Stands.

Ian Hughes will be our guest for the afternoon, hear them in Starkies from 1:20pm.

We also have new catering offering available for this game, click here for more information.

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 online 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) or in the South Stand (via the front of the Manchester Road End). The bar is open throughout the game, including at half-time.

Post-match: Starkies will be open to all, again up to capacity, with last orders at 7.30pm.

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 international 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.
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