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Bury Football Club Community Sports Trust is delighted to announce the launch of Play It Safe, a brand-new 12-week community programme designed to bring young people together through football while promoting positive life choices, personal development and community cohesion.
Funded by the NPL Trident Community Foundation, the free programme will begin on Friday 24th July at Gigg Lane, offering young adults aged 18-25 the opportunity to take part in weekly football sessions alongside workshops focused on confidence, resilience, communication and decision-making.
The project has been developed to provide a positive and inclusive environment where young people can stay active, meet new people and develop valuable life skills.

Alongside football, participants will also explore important topics including mental wellbeing, conflict resolution and knife crime awareness, supported by experienced coaches and community partners.

As part of the programme, participants will benefit from:
Weekly football coaching sessions Personal development workshops Community engagement activities Opportunities to build confidence and resilience Progression into volunteering, coaching and recreational football A celebratory charity match at Gigg Lane to conclude the programme The programme aims to strengthen community connections, encourage healthier lifestyles and provide young people with positive role models and opportunities that continue beyond the initial 12 weeks.

Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations & Community at Bury FC Community Sports Trust, said:
The sessions are completely free to attend.

Anyone aged 18–25 interested in taking part can register by scanning the QR code on the promotional poster or filling in this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zSeB2zUj64?origin=lprLink

Places are limited and early registration is encouraged.
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We are delighted to announce the signings of forward Oliver Hodgson from Bacup Borough and goalkeeper Bradley Sullivan, who both become the latest additions to the club’s newly established Emerging Talent Group.

Hodgson joins the Shakers after an outstanding spell with Bacup Borough and with significant senior experience already under his belt, having made nearly 100 appearances in the North West Counties Football League.

A product of Nelson, Oliver broke into first-team football at just 15 years old and earned recognition with the Lancashire FA Schoolboys side after impressing in representative trials. After two seasons at Nelson, he moved to Bacup Borough, where he continued his development and established himself as one of the division’s brightest young players.

Sullivan also joins the Emerging Talent Group, bringing valuable senior experience from spells on dual registration with Prestwich Heys and Padiham. He enjoyed an impressive campaign with Padiham last season, helping the Storks secure promotion through the play-offs with a series of assured performances.

As part of the club’s Emerging Talent Group, both players will continue their development within the Bury FC pathway.

Oliver will train with the First Team throughout pre-season, while Bradley will immediately join Wythenshawe Town on a season-long loan to gain regular first-team football.

Everyone at Bury FC would like to welcome Oliver and Bradley to Gigg Lane. We wish Oliver every success in blue and white and look forward to following Bradley’s progress during his time at Wythenshawe Town.
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Bury Football Club is delighted to announce a landmark new commercial partnership with Salford Van & Car Hire, who become the Club’s Official Stadium Naming Rights Principal Partner ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The agreement represents one of the most significant commercial partnerships in the Club’s recent history and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both organisations as Bury FC continues its progression on and off the pitch.

Founded with strong roots in Greater Manchester, Salford Van & Car Hire has grown into one of the region’s most trusted vehicle rental providers, serving businesses and individuals across the North West and beyond. Despite the company’s continued growth and success, the Bacci family has never forgotten its connection to Bury. Several members of the family grew up in the town, attended local schools and have maintained a strong affinity with the local community, making this partnership a natural fit.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to community, ambition and long-term growth, with both organisations looking forward to creating new opportunities for supporters, local businesses and the wider Bury community.
Bury FC Head of Commercial & Media, Chris Watts, said:
Gianluca Bacci-Evers of Salford Van & Car Hire added:
Everyone at Bury Football Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Graziella Bacci, Gianluca Bacci-Evers, Alessandro Bacci, and everyone at Salford Van & Car Hire for their support and commitment.

We look forward to welcoming them to the Bury FC family and embarking on an exciting new journey together as we prepare for the 2026/27 season.
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Bury Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with Stables Health Club in Bury. 

As part of this exciting collaboration, all Bury FC players, staff, volunteers and their families will now have access to exclusive discounted gym memberships, helping everyone connected with the club to prioritise their health, fitness and wellbeing.
Stables Health Club offers a fantastic range of facilities, making it the perfect place for members of the Bury FC family to train, recover and stay active. The club boasts a fully equipped modern gym, swimming pool, jacuzzis, saunas, steam room and a variety of fitness classes, providing something for everyone, whether they’re looking to improve performance on the pitch or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The partnership is another positive step in strengthening connections between Bury FC and local businesses that share the club’s values of community, wellbeing and ambition.
As part of the partnership, supporters visiting Stables Health Club will also notice a growing Bury FC presence throughout the facility, with club merchandise and branding soon to be proudly displayed to celebrate the relationship and help promote the football club to the wider community.

Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations and Community at Bury FC, said:
Bury FC would like to thank everyone at Stables Health Club for their warm welcome and support. We look forward to building a long and successful relationship that benefits both organisations and the wider Bury community.

For more information on how eligible members of the Bury FC family can take advantage of the discounted membership offer, please contact casey.lynchey@buryfc.co.uk 
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Bury Football Club are delighted to announce that Leo Graham has joined the Club upon the expiration of his contract with Wigan Athletic.

The move comes following Leo’s hugely successful loan spell during the 2025-26 season.

After winning the hearts of the Shakers faithful with a string of outstanding performances, Graham has put pen to paper on a permanent 2-year deal, ensuring one of the Club’s most popular players returns to Gigg Lane.

The talented youngster enjoyed a remarkable campaign in White and Blue, quickly establishing himself as a fan favourite thanks to his tireless work rate, quality on the ball and maturity beyond his years.

His performances throughout the season saw him deservedly named the Club’s Young Player of the Season, underlining the impact he made in helping us to the Northern Premier League West title.

Despite being offered a new contract by parent club Wigan Athletic, Graham has chosen to commit his future to Bury, highlighting both his belief in the Club’s ambitions and the special connection he has built with the supporters.

Speaking after completing the move, Graham said:
Manager Anthony Johnson added:
Everyone at Bury Football Club is delighted to welcome Leo back to Gigg Lane and looks forward to seeing him in White and Blue once again.

Welcome home, Leo!
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69 days after winning the Northern Premier League West Division at Atherton Colleries, the Shakers kick start their 2026/27 Season with a trip to local side Tottington United to start our pre-season campaign.

Anthony Johnson has lined up a mix of opponents to get us back into the swing of things and it all starts on Friday evening at St Anne’s.

With a busy schedule ahead of us, a Bury XI will feature in the game with the squad made up of first team players, U21s and trialists.

Check out what Jonno had to say about the pre-season campaign after the first session back last weekend.
In Opposition – Tottington United

Originally founded in 1971 before being re-established in 2021, they are members of the Manchester League Premier Division after being promoted last season.

Totty also enjoyed cup success in the 2025/26 campaign as they lifted the Murray Trophy after beating Heywood St James 1-0 at Hyde United’s stadium.
On the Day & In the Ground
The game is being played at St Anne’s, with supporters able to locate the ground using the post code BL8 3LZ. Entry is priced at £5 per Adult with U16s able to get in for free. Both cash and card will be accepted as payment methods.

The £5 entry fee includes a raffle ticket where you can win a signed Bury shirt or a signed Bury match ball.

St Anne’s gates will be open from 6pm with drinks and food available in the ground.
Matchday Media Coverage
If you are unable to make it to the action on Friday, we’ll have live coverage across our social media platforms.

Live Stream: For this game, there will be no 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 not be providing commentary for this game, but will be doing so at select games during pre-season.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you all the key bits of information via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ X feed, with team news and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and videos over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
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