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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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
#BuryFC
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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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.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Adams has had a 22-year football career and will hang up his boots at the end of the season to take up a full-time coaching role.
He returned to Gigg Lane in December to take up a fourth stint with the club.
The 38-year-old began his footballing career with the Shakers, after coming through the club’s youth setup in the early 2000s.
He made his first team debut in October 2005 in a 1-0 win against Darlington, in what was a debut not only for him but the first game in charge for the then manager, Chris Casper.
Nicky scored the only goal of the game, which ended up being the first of 14 in his first spell at the club.
His abilities were noticed by a host of clubs and his first spell at Gigg Lane came to a close with a move to League One-side Leicester City in 2008.
He made his first return in May 2014 following spells at Brentford, Rochdale, Crawley Town and Rotherham United. This second stint only lasted a season, but his first promotion as a Shaker came with it, earning a top-three spot on the last day of the 2014/15 season at Tranmere.
Adams’ third spell began in the summer of 2018 when he joined a newly-relegated League Two side under the stewardship of club legend Ryan Lowe.
Nicky was the captain, leading by example and despite fantastic displays on the pitch, and another promotion to League One, (again at Tranmere), turmoil off the pitch spiralled the Shakers supporters into despair.
Moving on again, he headed back to Northampton for a second spell, before returning north to Boundary Park and Oldham Athletic. Then joining Radcliffe and helped guide them to promotion last season as Boro hit the National League North for the first time.
He reached 100 appearances for Boro before his departure in December.
Since joining the Shakers again, he’s made 17 appearances, taking his total to over 200 for the club.
Speaking to buryfc.co.uk, Adams said: “I think it’s perfect timing for me, I’m learning the coaching side of it. I’ve been doing that for the last few years, and I’ve got a big opportunity to go and do that full-time now.
“I came here at 16 years old; I’ve come back a few times now, I’ve played over 200 games for the football club, I don’t need to tell anyone what it means to me.
“I’ve had some unbelievable times here, and I’ll be forever grateful to this football club, which gave me the opportunity to go and be a professional footballer and go on the journey that I’ve been on. I’m forever grateful for that.”
Manager, Dave McNabb added: “I’m not really sure how to put into words the impact that Nicky has had on me and this group since he walked back through the door in December.
“His legendary status at this football club is well-known and documented. I had heard a lot about good things about his character and his personality through mutual friends and people within the game so I knew he was going to be a good lad and have a positive impact in the dressing room. Even with this knowledge, never did an expect to meet such an honest and caring man with enormous levels of integrity and with such high standard and principles.
“He’s a leader amongst men. When he talks, people listen. He gets the best out of others. He is trusted and respected by everyone. He drives positive relationships within the group. He is the glue that holds things together.
“I’m proud to have brought him back to HIS football club, I’m proud to have played a very small part in his illustrious career but most of all, I’m proud to be able to call him a friend.
“Good luck Nicky, you’re a legend.”
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For the past two seasons we have dedicated part of the Remembrance Day event to those fans, however, we feel that, going forward we should celebrate the memory of our Shakers family as a unique event, so that we can fully acknowledge the history and contribution our fans, players, officials, volunteers and staff have made to our club.
Fans have been raising money to buy a commemorative wreath for the game which will then be placed in our Memorial Garden. Thank you to everyone who has donated. The surplus raised will be donated to Bury Hospice in memory of all past Shakers.
The last game in this season, our 140th anniversary year gives us an opportunity to not only look back on the year, but the proud history of Bury Football Club. We, and all those who have entered Gigg Lane before us, are part of the rich tapestry of Bury FC and, on Saturday, we will honour and celebrate their impact with words of thanks and commemoration followed by a minutes applause.
There are many who may not be with us in body today but they are always with us in spirit at our beloved Gigg Lane so let’s raise the roof with our applause and let the proud history of Bury FC ring out across the stadium and beyond.
The names of fans who have passed away since November 2023 will be scrolled onto the scoreboard and are remembered here.
Geoff Barrow
Tony Bartley
Anne Bent
Richard Bradbury
Harry Bunner
John David Cuthbertson
Roger Davenport
Alan Dickinson
Eileen Dickinson
Ian Duxbury
Hannah Fryett
Ged Gaunt
John Greatrex
Viv Harracks
Brenda Henson
Phil Henson
Kenny Hindle
Steve Hindley
Glynn Holland
Leighton James
Keith Jones
John Kay
Brenda Leach
Brian William Meacham
Barrie Middleton
Sheila Middleton
Donald (Don) Mullin
John Lord Partington
Hughen Riley
Warwick (Will) Roberts
Steve (Ferringo) Rogers
Andy Rowland
Ted Rzeszutek
Ivor Saxon
Paul Spencer
Robin (Robbie) Spencer
William Smalley
Linda O’ Sullivan
Stuart Henry Todd (Toddy)
Stuart Townley
Emily Wilcock
Mark Wilkinson
Elizabeth (Betty) Wynne
John Moorcroft (Burscough FC)
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Aaron Chalmers: “It weren’t the best game, if I’m being honest. We struggled to play our usual game. Fair play to Cheadle, they played their game, they played out from the back constantly. It wasn’t the best of pitches, but it should be no excuse if they can play, we should be able to, but again, we’ve won ugly, 2-0, it doesn’t matter how it is. As long as we win, one more game to go and we’ll just keep doing the same.”
Aaron then spoke about on the Shakers achieving 14 consecutive wins “Yeah, immense. I’m absolutely over the moon for it. As a defender, mainly the clean sheet, that’s another one to the tally we’ve got already, but it’s just the consistency we’ve got in the team, the never-die attitude, the will to win, the will to run through brick walls for each other and just to never give up. It wasn’t the best game to play in, I don’t know about watching, but a win’s a win and it doesn’t matter how it comes at this time of the year, it’s vital to just keep going and we’ve got one more game to go and we’ll do everything we can to get that win.”
He then spoke about how tough it was to get goals today against Cheadle with him saying “Yeah, I think I said it a few weeks back at St Helens, when you play teams in this league who play against Bury, they give that extra percent, 10-20%. Back against Cheadle today, they played their football, they did well in times. First half I think they were the better team, even though we scored earlier. Second half, it was a little bit more like us, but we had to play in behind quite a lot to get them second balls. But yeah, anyone in this league is unpredictable, you don’t know who’s going to win, who’s going to draw, you never know what’s going to happen, that’s football, that’s why we play it. Unless you work hard and you take your chances, that’s what’s going to happen. It’s just very unpredictable, that’s what football is about and that’s why we love it.”
Aaron then gave his appreciation for the Bury faithful, with him saying “You can’t really put words into it. I had an interview with Mike Shearer’s podcast and said the reason why I joined was to play in front of thousands of fans every week. I’ve done it for the last 20 years of my career, barring two years ago, but when you sit and you’ve seen 3,000 of your home fans, you can’t really put it into words. It’s just one of those things, everyone knows in this league, Bury are massive and it was part of me joining, but standing there listening to some of the songs, I only live a stone’s throw away from here. It’s something special and you can see what it means to them. You play week in, week out, even at home or away, it’s only a few hundred people coming. It doesn’t matter; they’ve got the loyal supporters who will travel all over the country. We spoke last week; Michael and Rob came in the dressing room and spoke about the club’s history and how us as a football team are bringing it back to Bury and that’s all we can do. We can just play football and just strive for greatness, strive to be better, strive to be a better club, better players and just keep pushing because, like I said weeks ago, it’s the only way we’re going. We’re going up and we don’t want to stop anytime soon.”
To finish the interview Aaron looked ahead to next weeks season finale against Burscough, with him saying “Yes, of course I am. Considering I retired two years ago and then retired last year, I’ve played another year. My wife’s not going to be happy again if I try and do another year but it is what it is, it’s football and next week it can’t come quick enough. In this tier, I keep saying, we spoke about it a few weeks ago, you’ve never seen 5,000, 6,000, 7,000 fans and especially at this tier. The club shouldn’t be here in the first place of what happened a couple of years back but you have to start somewhere and we’re starting again and we’re going up and next week’s a phenomenal atmosphere in front of up to now 5,500. Let’s see if we can get to 7,000.”
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