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Michael brings a wealth of coaching expertise and a fresh, ambitious vision to our club. A Cambridge University graduate with an MA in Economics and a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in Europe, he combines tactical insight with a deep understanding of player development.
A Proven Coaching Journey
Michael began his coaching career in 2004 and has worked across some respected academies and clubs, including roles with Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Lincoln City, Crewe Alexandra and a significant spell at Burnley, where he led the Under-23s and helped nurture young talent.
Managerial Experience Across Europe
Michael’s first senior managerial role came in Sweden with AFC Eskilstuna, where he took charge in the Allsvenskan, the top professional division in Sweden. He then returned to England with Grimsby Town, steering the club through tough League Two battles before taking over as First Team Manager at Barrow.
More recently, Michael has broadened his horizons with managerial experience abroad, including a stint with Vélez CF in Spain’s Segunda Federación.
What This Means for Bury FC
As we embark on the next chapter, Michael’s blend of strategic expertise, coaching pedigree, and global management experience makes him the right leader to inspire our squad and unite our supporters. His ambition aligns with our club’s values, building success from the grassroots up and playing football with heart and intelligence.
First Words From Michael
Please join us in welcoming Michael Jolley to Bury FC! 🔵
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75,000+ fans through the turnstiles,
65m impressions on social media,
23,000 hours of Bury FC content consumed.
See our 2025 Shakers Wrapped.
Want to be #PartOfIt?
Contact commercial@buryfc.co.uk.
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Unfortunately, our game last Saturday at Shifnal Town was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
As the search for a new manager continues, it’s expected that Tim Lees will be in interim charge for this fixture.
The reverse fixture at Seel Park in October saw us fall to a 2-1 defeat, so we’re very much hoping for better results on home soil.
In Opposition – Mossley
Mossley have won two from their last five games, and have won three from ten games on the road this week, drawing four and losing the other three.
The club was established in 1903. Their ground, which has been home since 1911, had previously been a cricket ground and a tip.
They’re still in the same location, but over the years have made massive improvements, most recently new floodlights in 2022.
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.
Tickets are still on sale via our ticketing page on our website. Pay on the gate will also be available.
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. Starkies will remain open throughout the game (for those in the main stand only) as well as after the game.
Matchday Media Coverage
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: For this game there will be an international stream – further details to follow. 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 (UK only, due to competition broadcasting rules). 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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Joan’s career at Bury Football Club began way back in 1972, when she initially began selling bingo tickets before taking on a full-time role working in the Commercial Department, firstly with Gordon Harrison and more latterly Neville Neville. Joan remained with the club right up until that fateful day on 28th August 2019, and even then she was one of the club employees that continued working unpaid in the hope that the club, in its original form, would be saved.
Joan’s father, Bill Gorman was a pre-war player for the Shakers and the holder of 10 International Caps for the Republic of Ireland. His career took him on to Brentford in 1938 and Joan was born the following year.
In February 1955 Bill returned to Bury to take up a job as an engineering inspector and so, Joan’s association with the town of Bury also began. Initially she took up employment at Dobson and Barlow and later, Lloyds Bank before her 48 year association with the club began.
Joan’s children, Michael (groundsman) and Lynne (Commercial Secretary) were also long-standing club employees, and between Joan, Michael and Lynne clocked up more than 100 years’ service for the Shakers.
Our deepest sympathies go to Michael, Lynne and Joan’s extended family as a Gigg Lane dynasty draws to a close.
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A new date will be confirmed in due course.
Match Tickets and Coach Travel will be eligible for use for the rearranged date.
For anyone who requires a refund, please email tickets@buryfc.co.uk with proof of purchase.
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Last time out we faced a goalless draw against Atherton Colls. Atherton threatened early, while we improved after halftime, with chances for DJ Pedro and Kai Evans. A late Shakers corner caused panic, but neither side found a breakthrough as the playoff hopefuls settled for a fair stalemate.
In Opposition – Shifnal Town
Shifnal is a Shropshire town about 4 miles east of Telford, and they are also in their debut season in the Northern Premier League after promotion from the Midland League at the end of last season.
Our opponents sit one place above in the league table, by a single point and share a fairly similar record for the season overall.
Admission & Tickets
Tickets for this game are on sale online, but you can also pay on the day.
Click here to purchase.
Travel & Parking
Address: The Acoustafoam Stadium, Coppice Green Ln, Shifnal TF11 8PD
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!
#BuryFC | #bfc140
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