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Fenix Trophy 2024/25

We are delighted to announce our involvement in this season’s Fenix Trophy.

The Milan-based football club Brera FC organises the competition, first playing in the 2021/2022 season.
Each club is chosen for its exceptional social, historical and cultural distinctiveness. The competition has received UEFA’s approval.

The number of participants has increased from 7 to 9 to 12 and now the current number of 16 teams.
Near-neighbours FC United of Manchester have won the competition on two occasions, and are the current holders.

We are joined by fellow English teams FC United of Manchester and Walton & Hersham, Scottish side Caledonian Braves & Welsh side Llantwit Major.


11 other nations have representation:
Czechia – Prague Raptors FC Norway – FC Oslo Denmark – BK Skjold Belgium – K. Bercham Sport Romania – Venus Bucuresti Poland – KP Bór Oborniki Śląskie Finland – Gilla FC Italy – Brera FC Germany – Athletic Sonnenberg Serbia – FK Miljakovac Montenegro – Fans United FC
The tournament will be played as a straight knockout competition, with a home and away leg in the initial round.

The first phase will be played from September to December, with the 8 winners going into the next phase of the tournament from January to April.

The semi-finals & final will be played in May in Italy.

Our involvement in the competition is subject to NWCFL approval.
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Treasureline: Week 8

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 8 – 17th July 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!

Want to be part of it? Join here
Prize Draw No. Members Name £500 Rollover MN5571 NO WINNER £1000 OA5664 A KEARNS £100 PD4020 P FISHWICK £50 LK2065 S DUCKETT £50 RR0959 P MILLS £25 PC2197 N BEEDHAM £25 SA0486 T BOOTH £10 BR5266 R HOBSON £10 OA6410 T CHAPELHOW £10 NA5444 S HARDISTY £10 WC0018 MR WATKINS £10 HJ0004 P MCNAMARA £10 LA2846 T CAIN £10 LM3024 G HENTY £10 LL0393 P DUNHAM £10 PD6179 MR BRIGGS £10 OA2468 K DAWSON Bury FC is a partner of NYCDA and a beneficiary of the NYCDA Weekly Draw. Gambling Commission account number 5166. Registered Office: 1-2 Frecheville Court, Bury, BL9 0UF. Responsible Person: Mr M Brocklehurst. For more information, please visit www.nycdaweeklydraw.co.uk/treasureline.
 
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Club to launch Legends Wall

Brand new for the 2024/25 season is our Legends Wall, on the walkway between the South Stand and Manchester Road End, but first, we need your help.

 
We have 60 spaces to fill with posters of Bury Legends from years gone by.

 
Recently we installed, two posters at the ground with the club crest and a ‘Welcome to Gigg Lane’ message.
 

The club would like to open this up for fan suggestions as to who they would like to see on the wall.

 
Once the players have been chosen their will be an opportunity to sponsor each of the posters by purchasing this via TicketCo.


Fans have until 7pm on Sunday 21st July to suggest their favourite legends on the form below:
 
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Following the deadline, we will then open sales to sponsor a poster, with the hope of them being in place for the opening home game at Gigg Lane.

Be #PartofIt, put your suggestions in above and let’s get our history displayed at Gigg Lane!
 
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Casey Lynchey named as Community Development Officer

Bury Football Club is delighted to announce that from Monday 29th July, Casey Lynchey will take up the post of full time Community Development Officer. This role is a key element of the Club’s commitment to deliver its obligations to our town and the wider borough.

“I am honoured to be given the opportunity to take up this full time position and it is with immense pride that I will represent the club in this vital role, ensuring that we are at the centre of the community. There is so much opportunity to use the power of football and our badge to develop the community and a sense of pride in our borough,” remarked Casey.

Following a recruitment process completed at the end of May, five applicants were shortlisted for interview with Casey being a stand out candidate. An interview panel made up of Neil Sears (CEO of Bury FC), Darren Bernstein (Director of Football Supporters Society of Bury FC) and Tracey Flynn (Service Manager for Business & Growth, Bury Council) was convened to ensure that the Club’s key community partner was involved in the decision making progress.

Councillor Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture, the economy and skills said: “Casey has already done tremendous work in expanding the club into the community – what she’s done for women’s football in Bury is inspirational – and this will be boosted hugely with her new appointment. We all want more people to take up sport, whether for fun or competition, and make full use of the new facilities and 3G pitch being created at Gigg Lane.”    

Casey will be known to many around the club, as in a voluntary capacity she has overseen the rebirth and growth of the Women’s section in the club, where there are now around 250 registered players and more recently has been integral to the development of Bury FC’s new youth teams. Furthermore, Casey has developed a men’s recreational programme and looked after numerous schools and mascots on a matchday down at Gigg Lane.

To add to her impressive track record of developing football in the town, she has 20 years’ experience in the education sector, most recently as a teacher and leader and she is completing a Masters degree in Elite Business Leadership. In addition she was the winner of BAME Project ‘Bury Women in Fitness’ Award – 2024, and the Manchester FA’s ‘Spirit of Grassroots Football’ Award – 2022.

Amongst Casey’s responsibility will be to liaise with a range of community organisations, attract funding for community projects, ensure that the usage of the 3G pitch is maximised and continue development of the women’s and youth side of the club.
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Disciplinary Hearing Result

We are pleased to report that as a result of the work undertaken before and after the play-off final against Wythenshawe Town, the club will face no further sanctions. The suspended sanction put in place last year still remains a concern for us, and it does not expire until the end of September.
  The club had been charged with failing to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conducted themselves in an orderly fashion under FA Rule E21 with four specific incidents of misconduct referenced, namely a pitch invasion, throwing plastic cups of liquid onto the pitch, use of pyrotechnics and fighting.
  The club provided evidence of the significant efforts made in advance of the game to mitigate any crowd problems, and the firm and decisive action taken subsequently. This included engagement with opponents, local police and relevant footballing authorities in advance of the game, and the investigations and sanctions imposed on the supporters whose behaviour brought the charges against the club. Ground regulations and sanctions are posted around the ground outside turnstiles and available online by clicking the linked text.
  The commission urged us to continue with these efforts into the new season and we will adopt a similar approach to the management of home and away games, accepting we can only advise other clubs as we are not the ultimate decision makers for their home fixtures.
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Shirt Sponsorship in Memory of Mandy Freeman

In May 2023, we sadly lost our very own Amanda ‘Mandy’ Freeman.
 
A supporter of Bury for many years, she was always keen to support the club in as many ways as she could.
 
Following her passing, her friends and the wider club volunteers came together to sponsor the number six home and away shirts in her name.
 
This is being continued for the 2024/25 season in the means of a raffle.
 
Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sam Harman said: “When Mandy passed away, her friends and fellow volunteers decided to ensure we would keep up with her shirt/player sponsorship that Mandy did for her and her dad. The plan was, to each year raffle off the signed shirts, so that her and Keith’s sponsorship would be renewed.
 
“Both Mandy and Keith were avid Bury fans and it would be greatly appreciated if you could show your support with this.”
 
Fans can purchase a ticket for £5, with the aim to raise the £160 required to be able to sponsor the shirt.
 
The winner of the raffle will receive the number six shirts at the end of the season, signed by all players.

Click here to purchase a raffle ticket.
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Incoming: Connor Pye

We are delighted to announce the signing of full-back Connor Pye.

The 20-year-old was released by Sunderland this summer and joins Dave McNabb’s side.

He started out at Morecambe before moving to the North East in August 2022.

Connor then spent a spell on loan at Northern Premier League team Morpeth Town.


We caught up with Dave McNabb who had the following to say about his new signing:
    Welcome to Bury, Connor.

Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time.

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All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance.
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Be Part Of It, Be Peeler!

We are looking for someone to take up an important matchday position at Bury Football Club!

Someone who will put a smile on the faces of all in attendance at Gigg Lane… We are looking for a person to don the suit (and uniform) on matchdays at Gigg and take up the role of our Club Mascot Peeler!


What will you be doing?
Ability to perform in the character costume of Peeler Strong nonverbal communication skills for when in costume When performing as the character will be constantly in costume and be required to move about in costume during events/appearances to entertain fans whilst working in excessive heat or cold under demanding physical conditions Working with children, young families, and vulnerable adults Management and maintenance of character costume To adhere to the Club principles of safeguarding Valid DBS certification Must possess an extraordinary level of creativity and spontaneity Maintain the highest level of professionalism when representing Bury Football Club.

Who are we looking for?
The role requires high-quality performances. Performances and appearances will include (but is not limited to); matchdays, community activity, team appearances, sponsors appearances, charities, media, and private functions. To be successful, you will be able communicate and engage with the audience and able to adapt your approach depending on who your audience is. You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain the highest level of professional when representing Bury FC and club partners. You will have experience in character performance and should be physically fit to handle the demands of performing in the mascot costume. You will also have the ability to work flexible hours and travel locally when required. 

This role is voluntary.


If you’re interested in applying for this position please email: enquiries@buryfc.co.uk by July 29th.
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