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    Update: FC Isle of Man v Bury

    Unfortunately the players have been unable to get to the Isle of Man today. We are now trying to get them onto a 7am flight tomorrow morning.
      The players were told definitively at 3.30pm today at Manchester Airport that there was no way they would be able to board the last flight to the Isle of Man at 6.10pm tonight. If there was the slightest chance of flying they would have stayed. 
      FC Isle of Man issued a statement suggesting there was room on the flight and the players refused to return and board it. This is misleading as there was no realistic chance of the players returning to the airport and onto the plane in time to fly when requested. 
      We are disappointed with the approach they have taken, given it serves only to further frustrate the supporters who have travelled in their numbers to the island. The players care deeply about playing, and having spent many hours waiting at the airport would not have left if they thought there was any opportunity to get on a flight. Many live a good distance away from Manchester Airport and travelled by public transport to get there.
      We are acutely aware of how frustrated our supporters will be having spent time and money travelling to the Isle of Man. We want to reassure them that the players and management team did and are doing everything possible to play this fixture.
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    Update: FC Isle Of Man

    We are aware of the travel disruption which has blighted all traveling to the Isle of Man for tonight’s fixture.
      We are in dialogue with all stakeholders & currently considering the impacts on all aspects of getting games played, be that player welfare, ground availability and that of the relevant authorities.
      While this is reviewed, supporters are advised to refrain from re-scheduling their own arrangements while this is considered fully.
      Further communication will be provided as soon as possible.
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    Charlie Doyle

    The Football Association recently made the club aware of historical public communications by current Bury FC player Charlie Doyle in 2019, which contravened rules E3 and E3.2 as set out within the FA for All: Grassroots Disciplinary Guide.

    The comments made were on the social media platform Twitter, and these comments triggered a breach of the rule regarding ‘improper conduct aggravated by a person’s sexual orientation or disability’.

    The charge was raised directly with the player and Charlie was asked to respond to the charge in late 2023. The club have assisted Charlie throughout the process.

    The penalty for this charge is listed as a ‘6-12 game suspension’. The FA include the below list of mitigating factors under this charge when considering applying action:
     
    How long ago the offence took place Age of the participant The intention to cause distress / offence
    Following review of the information, Charlie responded to the charge by pleading guilty last month, and his hearing was held on Wednesday evening.

    On the basis the player pleaded guilty and considering the presented mitigating factors, the FA have handed Charlie Doyle a six-match suspension with three of these suspended for 12 months.

    Providing the player is not charged or found proven of a similar offence within a 12-month period, the additional suspension period will not apply.

    Charlie has offered the following statement to supporters in response to this verdict:
        Manager Dave McNabb has also offered his comments following Charlie’s verdict:
        These sanctions are applied with immediate effect and Charlie will be unavailable for the next three Bury games, starting with our trip to the Isle of Man this weekend.
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    NWCFL Premier Division Club & GK of the Month

    We are delighted to announce that Harry Wright has again been named January NWCFL Premier Division Goalkeeper of the Month sponsored by Reusch UK. He also picked up the award in October last year.

    Harry was in the team for the three games played in the month, with wins in all. Clean sheets in against both Irlam and Litherland, until the only blot on the copybook being the single goal conceded against Skelmersdale. Thankfully, 10 had gone in the other end!

    As well as Harry picking up his award, the club are thrilled to be awarded the ‘Club of the Month’ for the first time this season, in reflect of results on the pitch during the same period.

    19 goals and nine points were enough to seal the prize which was awarded when league chairman, Paul Lawler, and League Development Officer Charlie O’Brien visited Gigg Lane on Saturday for the game against Burscough.

    They are pictured below with Harry, captain Tom Moore and on behalf of the club, volunteer from our matchday hospitality Jenny Wiggans.
      Pictured receiving the awards (l-r), NWCFL Chair Paul Lawler, Club captain Tom Moore, volunteer Jenny Wiggans, Harry Wright & League Development Officer Charlie O’Brien
      #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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    Match Info: FC Isle of Man (A), Sat 17th Feb, 6pm KO

    It has been the one we have all been waiting for, a trip to Douglas for the Shakers this weekend as we take on FC Isle of Man at The Bowl, kick-off 6pm.

    The anticipation has been building for weeks, if not months, as supporters make their travel plans across the Irish Sea to take on the Ravens. For those who are traveling to the game, do check out the travel guide provided for supporters to take in all the best aspects of the island whilst they are there. Click here to read.

    For those not as fortunate, make sure you check out the Live Stream broadcast of the game which is provided by the hosts. This can be purchased from the ticket link here.

    We head into the fixture on a run of 11 unbeaten matches and picked up a win at Cheadle Town on Tuesday in the wet and rainy conditions of South Manchester.

    A first start for Benito Lowe since October was capped off with a goal. The fiesty striker was fouled for the penalty that he picked himself up from, to dispatch the opening goal of the game. Goal-machine Andy Briggs grabbed another minutes later to seal the win.

    FC Isle of Man visited Gigg Lane back in September, in Dave McNabb’s first game as manager. A tight affair, and the deadlock was broken by Gaz Peet midway through the first half in a 1-0 win. The highlights can be found below.
        For more of the best content, head to YouTube for our two-part catch-up with Ian Stoddart & Mike Holt from FC Isle of Man. These are just below, with full match information available as you scroll further down.
      ‘Playing Away’ – Episode Eight (Part One)
    ‘Playing Away’ – Episode Eight (Part Two)
        Opponents – FC Isle of Man
    FC Isle of Man was founded in 2020 and is a community-based football club which represents the island as a whole.

    The Ravens were officially accepted into the English non-league pyramid for the 2020/21 season. However, due to Covid restrictions and border controls into the island, the club were temporarily suspended from the league as it was not possible to fulfil all their fixtures by 31st May 2021, as required by the English FA.

    Subsequently the season as a whole was eventually suspended due to further Covid outbreaks in early 2021 and the 2021/22 season became their first in the non-league system.

    Despite going top of the division temporarily in February after a dramatic 4-3 victory over eventual league champions West Didsbury, the Ravens ultimately finished second in the league but were promoted at the first attempt after defeating New Mills in the play-off final in front of more than 3,000 spectators at the Bowl.

    Current manager, Paul Jones, stepped in to take the top job permenantly in February 2023 after a period as interim manager. The club’s first manager Chris Bass left in the November before, following a difficult start to life in Step 5. Their first season in the Premier Division in 2022-23 however ended in consolidation, with a 13th place finish after a strong end to the season.

    The Ravens go into the weekend in 12th place in the league, with 14 wins and four draws from their 32 games so far. They have also hit a bit of form as we head into this weekend’s clash, with a run of three wins in the last three games, culminating in a 4-3 dispatching of Prestwich on the mainland over last weekend.
      Tickets
    Advance tickets for this game are now onsale here from our hosts:
     
    Adults – £10 Concessions (Over 60 / Under 16) – £5 Junior (5-11 years) – £3 Child (under 5) – FREE Hospitality – £45 (inc VIP seats, food, drinks and programme)
    The ground will be segregated to manage what is being anticipated a large crowd on Saturday evening. Visting supporters will be directed to Gate B at the north end of the ground. Follow stewards advice in and around the ground at all times.

    Only a limited number of seats within the away section will be under cover, so keep an eye on the weather forecast and come prepared!
      Travel & Parking
    Ground: The Douglas Bowl

    Address: Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1AD

    What3Words: ///rates.bunks.spine
     
     
    Driving: From Douglas – proceed along Lord Street, then Peel Road, turn left at traffic lights into Pulrose Road, the ground is on the right and access to the the car park is the first turning on the right.

    Parking: A large car park is accessible free adjacent to the ground.

    Nearest Railway: N/A

    Nearest Bus Route to Ground: From Lord Street, Douglas, take Nr 1A bus to Power Station
    From Isle of Man Airport – take Nr 1 bus to Power Station Shelter, Douglas

    On the day: There are no Bar Facilities at the ground and no alcohol is permitted to be consumed within the ground. Food & drink kiosks will be available, with supplier ‘Fork It’ providing burgers, pies, pasties alongside a range of hot and cold drinks in the away end.
      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: Our hosts FC Isle of Man will be providing a live stream broadcast of the game for a fee of £6. This can be purchased here.

    Courtesy of FC Isle of Man, the club is also hosting the showing of the game at Gigg Lane in both Starkies and 1885 Suite. Full details are here.

    Starkies is SOLD OUT, and 1885 Suite tickets are limited and not many are left. Head over quick to snap them up: 1885 Suite ticket

    Highlights will be provided post-match and 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!
      #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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