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Djavan Pedro Signs Permanently

We are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of Djavan Pedro from Buxton FC for an undisclosed fee, subject to FA approval.

DJ joined the Shakers on loan last month, making his debut in the away fixture at Colne.

He has scored seven goals in his opening nine games. Including in three out of his opening four home games at Gigg Lane.
    Manager, Dave McNabb commented: “As soon as a permanent move became a possibility it was a no brainer. DJ has settled into the squad really well since joining on loan.

“He’s a player we spoke to in the summer and have tracked for a number of years.

“DJ can play in a number of positions and gives us even more quality at the top end of the pitch.
“He’s already become a fans favourite and I’m sure he will continue to get the fans off their seats with his work rate and ability. Welcome to Bury, DJ.”
 
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Reaction: Dave McNabb – Lower Breck (A)

Bury were outclassed on the day suffering a 4-3 defeat to the hands of Lower Beck ending the Shakers unbeaten run. Dave McNabb when speaking to the club gave his thoughts on the game.
 
Dave McNabb: “I don’t think we were good enough especially in the first half, In the second half I thought we were better we competed more and won more first and second contacts but I can’t believe we’re at the point where were congratulating the lads for putting a bit of effort in but the second half was better but I think on the balance of play and chances we probably should’ve come away with a point as we missed some gilt-edged chances especially towards the end but I won’t take anything away from Lower Breck they put us to the sword they had four shots in the first half that one of the lads put just wide and a freekick maybe but the other three big chances they had they’ve put away. They were clinical and deservedly went in 3-1 up and that put us in a tough position obviously to get something out the game, but we almost did get something out of it but I’m really disappointed with the performance.”
 
Dave then spoke about what potentially went wrong in the first half saying “Most things to be honest and look you can’t come to places like this and not fight and the desire and passion that was shown in the second half wasn’t there in the first half, but you’ve got to win first contacts and second balls what we just didn’t do. I think the officials had a tough day as well if you look at two of the goals that went against us were really poor decisions especially the first one on the corner the goalkeepers being held back and they just didn’t see the obvious and they had a really difficult day I think.”
 
He then spoke about the half time changes of Gaz Peet and Reuben Jerome replacing Connor Pye and Sam Coughlan and what that offered saying “We just needed to get more players on the top line I don’t think we were brave enough to play and we couldn’t play through the thirds and DJ [Pedro] was on his own and was trying to fight two powerful  centre halves so I had to get another player on the top line and try and play from the first contact further up the pitch but to be honest 3 or 4 probably could’ve come off at half time.”
 
Dave concluded on what the team must improve on to avoid dropping further points ahead of next weekend’s game, he said: “We need to look at ourselves because look I’m not going to blow this one up we’ve lost one game in 22 games so I think the fact we’re so angry and disappointed in this shows where we are, we’ve obviously had too many draws but to lose your first game towards the back end of November when you’ve already played 22 games is a testament to the lads and it’s the same group that won 8-0 on Saturday and were absolutely sublime so nothing has changed in that and I don’t think we’ve turned into a bad team or bad players overnight of course, we haven’t so just need to look back we have a full week of training again we meant to have a full week this week obviously we got kibosh a bit because of the weather so hopefully it’s a little bit kinder towards us and have a full week training and re establish some of the way we want to play and re establish some of the requirements of what we need from the players and staff and look we’ve still got some games in hand but you can’t expect to win them if you are not putting the performances in.”
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Reaction: Gaz Peet – Lower Breck (A)

Following Bury 4-3 defeat away at Lower Breck defender Gaz Peet spoke to the club giving us his thoughts on Saturday’s game.
 
Gaz Peet: “I mean to get to this point of the season undefeated was unbelievable I think the lads have worked hard and are disappointed with today. It’s I think the manner of the goals we conceded we’re great and I don’t even remember the last time we give so many chances away to a team and it was just one of them days and we’ve had too many of them this season and I know how good this group is so we won’t have many more.”
 
Gaz then talked us through the last 10 minutes of the match saying: “We’ve got quality all over the pitch so when you’ve got lads at the top end of the pitch who can give you that little bit extra so it’s not surprising, it would’ve been nice if we didn’t concede the fourth in the way we did and that just gave us too much to do and yeah it’s not surprising we got back into the game we just did it too late and in the end I know we had a couple chances where we could’ve got a point but the lads tried and they left everything out there on the pitch but first half let us down a little bit.”
 
Gaz then finished the interview by giving the fans a message ahead of next weekends match, he said “I mean this groups got something I’ll tell you that, it’s a great group and they’ve got quality everywhere so get yourself down again and I’m pretty sure we can turn everything around I mean its not even all that it’s one loss and we’ve got plenty more to come and this won’t define our season losing away to Lower Breck so stick behind us and support us.”
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Andy Briggs Departs

We can confirm the departure of striker Andy Briggs, who has signed for West Didsbury & Chorlton.

Following a seven-day approach by West, Andy informed the management of his wish to leave the football club.

The 26-year-old joined the Shakers in July 2023 from Steeton, and made 33 appearances for the club last season, scoring 25 goals.

He made a further 12 this season and has also had a spell with Widnes on dual-registration.

We’d like to wish Andy all the best for the future.
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Match Info: Lower Breck (A), Sat 23rd Nov, 3pm KO

The first of three successive away games provides the Shakers with one of the toughest challenges of our season so far. Lower Breck are among the top teams in the league, and look certain to be among those scrapping for the promotion places come April. So they will be keen to end our unbeaten run of 21 games. 

The Shakers go into the challenge having had a week to reflect on our outstanding 8-0 home win against Longridge Town and extra training to further boost the skills on view in that game.

Strong in defence, dynamic in midfield and relentlessly threatening up front: we certainly looked the real deal.

Lower Breck also come into this game with a great win fresh in their minds. 5-0 at home against Glossop North End, who we know are no push-overs. 

And they also will have had a week off, because a frozen pitch scuppered their mid-week away fixture against FC Helens in the Macron Cup second round.

Our next match at Gigg Lane will be against Colne on Saturday December 7. After Lower Breck we travel to Burscough a week later and Litherland REMYCA on December 4.

Plenty of miles for our travelling fans – but all the players really value your backing, and so does everyone at the club. So please keep going for it!!   
    In Opposition – Lower Breck
Lower Breck are currently fourth in the league table – two places behind us, with 46 points from 25 games against our 49 from 21. They have won three and drawn two of their last six games.

Formed 14 years ago as a youth team, they play at the Anfield Sports Community Centre. They later joined the Lancashire County Premier League second division, were promoted to the NWCFL in 2019, and went up into the Premier Division in 2021.  
  Tickets
Click here to purchase your ticket.
Online tickets are available ahead of the game, with pay on the gate available. Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults – £8.50 Concessions (Child U16/ Over 65s) – £6.50 U12s – £4.50   On the Day & In the Ground
Travel: From the North, join the M62 to the end at then turn right onto Queens Drive. After 1.5 miles turn left onto Mill Bank, then after 0.5 miles turn right onto Lower Breck Road. The ground is on your right.

From the North, join the A580 East Lancs Road. 2.5 miles after you pass the M57, bear left onto Townsend Road then after 1.3 miles turn left onto Lower Breck Road. The ground is on your left.
  SatNav Postcode: L6 0AG
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  Parking: There is a large car park at the ground that caters for 650 cars.

Please park considerately and think of local residents.
  Inside the Ground: The Anfield Sports and Community Centre (ASCC) is a sports and recreation facility located in Breckside Park bordering both Anfield and Tuebrook wards of Liverpool. The Anfield Sports and Community Organization aims to alleviate social and economic disadvantage, principally through promoting sport and other recreational programs to individuals who need it most because of their age, disablement, financial, social or economic circumstances. The facilities currently provide for Community activity across a range of sports and arts based programs.
  Matchday Programme: Printed copies available on the turnstiles for £2.50
    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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WOMEN’S MATCH PREVIEW: DARWEN FC WOMEN (H) SUN 24TH NOV 2PM KICK-OFF

The Shakers host Darwen FC Women on Sunday, in what is set to be a challenging match on home turf.


Darwen currently sit first in the Premier Division of the North West Women’s Regional Football League, with Bury sitting tenth.


Darwen have won eight of their ten league games this season, suffering defeat to only Fleetwood Town (3-1) and Trammere Rovers (2-3).


Head down to Gigg Lane and support the girls as they look to get a win. Tickets available on the gate.


Cost: £3 adults//£1 children


Parking: limited – spaces are first come first served.


Address: Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane, BL9 9HU


Please note, this match has a 200 person capacity and Starkies Bar will be open throughout and after the game.
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