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Lewis has decided to call time on his 17-year playing career, due to recurring injuries & work commitments.
The 35-year-old started out at grassroots side Roach Dynamos before heading to Oldham. He went onto play in the football league for Morecambe, Plymouth Argyle, Rochdale, Hartlepool, Notts County, Morecambe & Carlisle United before moving into non-league and playing for South Shields & Hyde United.
He signed for the Shakers in August, and has made 24 appearances for the club this season.
Lewis got on the scoresheet in two of our FA Cup ties earlier this season at Avro & Garforth.
Manager Dave McNabb said: “Lewis is a brilliant lad who has added so much both on the pitch and off it since he came to the club.
“I’m gutted he’s decided to call a day, on what has been a career that most people can only dream of but we’ve got to respect his decision and he leaves us with our best wishes.
“Lewis will always be welcome at Gigg Lane and I can’t thank him enough for everything he has done to help me and the club this season. Good luck Lew.”
We would like to place on record our thanks to Lewis for his commitment to the club, and we wish him all the best for the future after what has been an amazing football career.
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Our stadium volunteers have been hard at work and the project is expected to be completed in the new year, with FRGS overseeing a planting project and sensory space as part of their family workshops. The wonderful ‘Men in Sheds’ are also making us a bespoke bench for the area.
The Memorial Garden will be a place to sit and reflect and once completed, fans will have the opportunity to purchase plaques at the garden to memorialise loved ones.
We are also planning an official opening event, with details to follow in due course.
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These vital organisations rely heavily on charitable donations, with Bury Hospice requiring approximately £6.5 million annually to operate, and the Air Ambulance needing around £18 million.
This fundraiser is not only backed by our dedicated volunteers, but also by the club’s management and players. We will be hosting an online auction featuring framed photographs signed by various players past and present, along with a raffle and bucket collection around the ground.
We would love for you to get involved in any of these activities by either making a prize donation for the Auction, raffle or making a cash donation to support these two outstanding local organisations.
As it’s the season to be giving, a small donation can go a long way and would be extremely welcome from both Bury Hospice and North West Air Ambulance.
Raffle tickets will begin to be sold on Saturday 7th December, ahead of our home game against Colne, with the prize draw taking place on Boxing Day.
The online auction begins today, with the following lots up for grabs:
Signed photo of Dave McNabb vs Radcliffe Signed photo of Mitch Allen, Lewis Alessandra, Sam Coughlan & Ben Hockenhull vs Longridge (away) Signed photo of Connor Pye vs Chadderton (home) Signed photo of Bryan Ly vs Squires Gate (away) Signed photo of Connor Pye, Cam Fogerty & Bobby Carroll vs Radcliffe Signed photo of Rustam Stepans vs Squires Gate (away) Signed photo of Bebeto Gomes vs Padiham (away) Signed photo of Alex Cherera vs Congleton (away) Signed photo of Ben Hockenhull vs FC Isle of Man (away) Signed photo of Josh Gregory & Connor Pye vs Radcliffe (away) Signed photo of Gaz Peet vs FC Isle of Man (away) Signed photo of DJ Pedro vs Pilkington (home) Signed photo of Mitch Allen vs Radcliffe Signed photo of Bryan Ly, Connor Pye & Lewis Earl vs Radcliffe Signed photo of Ruben Jerome vs Radcliffe If you’d like to place a bid or purchase a raffle ticket – please email fundraising@buryfc.co.uk, with a starting bid and a contact telephone number to verify the bid.
If this is something you’re able to support, thank you in advance!
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Colne, Saturday 7th December 3pm Abbey Hey, Saturday 14th December 3pm Ramsbottom United, BOXING DAY (Thursday 26th December) 3pm Prestwich Heys, Saturday 28th December 3pm Get your football fix down at Gigg
Colne head to Gigg on Saturday 7th December, before Abbey Hey travel from East Manchester the following weekend (14th) ahead of a set of local derbies to close out our home games for 2024.
First up, ‘The Rams’ of Ramsbottom United arrive at Gigg on Boxing Day for what is shaping up to be a classic top-of-the-table clash against our neighbours from up the A56. Whilst we have been playing catch-up after our cup exploits earlier in the season, Rammy have maintained top spot in the league for long periods. This is becoming a superb turnaround season for the Rams, after what was a disappointing time following their return to the North West Counties last season.
Two days later, again at Gigg Lane, we have the return of Prestwich Heys in a repeat of what was last season’s Boxing Day fixture. We ran out 2-0 winners on the day, and with Heys having somewhat of a difficult season so far this time out, sitting bottom at the time of writing, they will be looking to restore some pride and put a dent in the Shakers pursuit of wins in the process.
The big question will be, can we break the recent attendance record again at Gigg Lane? Last year’s Boxing Day crowd of 4,833 is there to be shot at. Be there, and be #PartofIt!
Online digital tickets can be purchased for all fixtures NOW – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Match Sponsorship & Hospitality
Mitsubishi Electric & AC Ventilation presented Player of the Match, Lewis Earl with his award following our win against Longridge Have your brand associated with the Shakers and sponsor a game at Gigg.
Match sponsorship opportunities are available for our games against Colne, Abbey Hey and Prestwich Heys.
Contact the club on 0161 537 9253 or email in to enquiries@buryfc.co.uk / commercial@buryfc.co.uk.
Why not upgrade your experience for yourself and loved ones this Christmas time, with a trip into either our EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge or 1885 Suite.
Either two-course or single-course options are available, with the bar open from 12.30pm to soak up the atmosphere ahead of the big game. Take in the early kick-off on the big screens, and grab the chance to chat to a Bury legend, the gaffer and the players.
Hospitality tickets can be bought for all games this Christmas NOW – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Whatever you are doing this festive time, be #PartofIt with the Shakers!
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Let’s be clear: it was a remarkable achievement to go 21 league games without defeat – just two short of the season’s half-way mark.
And let’s not forget our previous game was the outstanding 8-0 home win against Longridge Town, in which we excelled in every department.
Lower Breck were always going to be a challenge, given their form. The last time any team put four goals past the Shakers was the first day of the season – a 4-4 draw at Squires Gate.
Having a week to recover, and with two training sessions, hopes are high that we can put that disappointment behind us and push on. Promotion is our goal, and every match is a challenge.
Our outstanding group of players are no doubt being reminded of that performance as they prepare to take on the Linnets.
So Burscough here we come, as we hit the half-way point in the season – Up The Shakers!
Saturday’s highlights and interviews with Dave McNabb & Gaz Peet are available to watch below:
In Opposition – Burscough
Back in September, we beat Burscough 3-0 at home in the Isuzu FA Vase second qualifying round. They’re currently 17th in the league table, with 27 points from 24 games, in contrast to the Shakers’ 3rd position, with 49 points from two games fewer.
They were given a welcome boost on Saturday when they beat Irlam 1-0 at home on their excellent 4G all-weather pitch. They had lost all their previous five matches.
The club came into existence in 1946 and moved to a newly-built ground three years ago. They became members of the North-West Counties league when it was formed in 1982, and topped the table in the first season. Last term they finished 20th, having drawn 2-2 with Bury both at home and away.
Tickets
Tickets will be sold on the gate, both cash & card payments are available.
Adult £7 | Concessions £5 | U16s £3
Travel & Parking
Address: The Community Ground, Bobby Langton Way, Burscough, L40 0SD.
Public Transport: There are regular bus services into the town centre from all local locations. Visit moovitapp.com for details of times.
Nearest train: Burscough Bridge (600 metres)
Driving: Leave the M58 motorway at J3 for Bickerstaffe and then take the A570 towards Ormskirk.
At the roundabout, with the petrol station on your right, take the 2nd exit onto the B5240. After 1.5 miles turn left onto A577 then right into Plough Lane (B5240). Follow the road for 2.5 miles and at the roundabout take the first exit onto A5209 and then first right onto Ring O’Bells Lane. At the crossroads turn left onto Carr Lane and cross over the bridge into School Lane. Follow the road all the way down into the village of Burscough and turn right at the roundabout. Turn left at the next roundabout and continue past the Tesco store. The ground is behind the Tesco superstore at the end of short track.
Ground Facilities: Car parking is available. The pitchside snack hut offers a variety of hot food such as chips, burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, pies etc. The club’s 1946 lounge and viewing balcony will be open from 12:30pm.
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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