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    Shakers add two ahead of Barnoldswick fixture

    Ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Barnoldswick, we have added two new players to the squad.

    Defender Louis Jeanne joins us on dual-registration from NPL side Wythenshawe Town.

    The 25-year-old played a massive role in their promotion last season and was a key part of the defensive unit that conceded the fewest goals in the league.

    Attacking midfielder, Tyler James also signs for the Shakers, joining us from fellow NWCFL side Padiham.

    The 21-year-old joins us after scoring 21 goals in 34 games this season. Tyler has also previously played for Macclesfield, where he came through the clubs BTEC programme & Prestwich Heys.

    Both players are available for selection for our first game in two weeks at Barnoldswick Town on Saturday afternoon.
     
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    Match Info: Barnoldswick Town (A), Sat 18th Jan, 3pm KO

    We’ve had two weeks to move on from the defeat we suffered in South Manchester. Postponement of the home game against FC Isle of Man was unfortunate but necessary. So now we’re all set to go again as we travel to Barnoldswick.
     
    How do we handle this match? – Coaches, players, and yes, fans as well – it is crucial that we start the final third of the season with a bang. And a repeat of the 7-0 drubbing we dished out at the Silentnight Stadium last season could be just the catalyst we need.
     
    We still second in the league, and recent new signings have further strengthened an already strong squad. Our bid for promotion is most definitely on – and eminently achievable.
     
    So, you Shakers fans, head up to the north-east corner of Lancashire and support the lads with plenty of raucous noise. Up the Shakers!
          In Opposition – Barnoldswick Town
    Barlick are currently 14th in the league with 40 points from 29 games – well below their aspirations, but three places above where they finished last season. They have won just one of their last six games – against Cheadle Town.
     
    The club started life in 1972 as Barnoldswick United (1972) and played on what had been a cattle-grazing field. They took the name Barnoldswick Town FC in 2003 after joining with two other local clubs.
     
    By 2009, their pitch was up to North West Counties league standard, and they were promoted as runners up after just one season in Division One.
      Admission & Tickets
    This fixture is ALL-TICKET, for Bury supporters. Click here to purchase your ticket.

    Coach tickets will be on sale until 1pm on Friday. For coach tickets click here.
        Travel & Parking
    Nearest Railway: Colne (5.8 miles)

    Nearest Bus Route to Ground: N/A
    Driving: M65 to end (Colne), straight on at round-a-bout, through two sets of traffic lights to round-a-bout. Turn left to Barnoldswick. On entering Barnoldswick through traffic lights straight on at mini round-a-bout, through built up area. On leaving built up area turn right into Green Berfield Lane (Club signposted). Bear right on track to rear of ground and car park.

    From A56 Gisburn turn right signposted Barnoldswick. On entering built up area turn left onto Green Berfield lane, (Club signposted). Bear on track to rear of ground and car park.


    Parking Facilities: Please follow postcode BB18 5DD Barnoldswick have secured additional parking in Rolls Royce car park opposite Aldi – They will have a car park attendant to help you & it’s a 2 min walk to the ground which will be signposted.

    Ground Facilities: Licenced Bar with plenty of seating available. Tea bar selling hot and cold food. We also have plenty of covered seating behind the goal as well as covered standing both behind the goal and down the side of the ground.
    Sat Nav Postcode: BB18 5LJ

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      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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    Squad Update

    First-team manager Dave McNabb has provided the following squad update to supporters:

    Ben Hockenhull – Ben has left the club to explore other opportunities. Ben has played an important part in the season, featuring in 24 games and scoring 4 times in the process.

    Jack Dunn – Jack has now left the club on a permanent basis. Jack has been so unlucky with injuries both prior to joining us and since he signed. Jack had a very bright start when he joined the club following two years out with a significant knee injury. Unfortunately Jack picked up an unrelated injury at the back end of pre-season which hampered his start to the season. Following a handful of appearances Jack joined Ashton Town on loan to build his game time. Unfortunately, Jack has picked up another injury and will now take some time out to recover and consider what comes next.

    Pat Jarrett – Pat has also now left the club on a permanent basis. Pat is another player who has suffered a significant injury while playing full-time football in the Scottish Championship. Pat has been trying to regain his full fitness and sharpness over the last few months but balancing consistent game time whilst not fully fit has proved challenging. Pat leaves in search of much-needed regular game time to allow him to gain full fitness and get back to the levels he is capable of.
      Ben Hockenhull Jack Dunn Pat Jarrett
    Sam Coughlan – Sam will be unavailable for selection as he searches for full-time football higher up the football pyramid. Sam who came through the Everton academy has always expressed his interest in getting back into a full-time environment. At 19 years of age, this is something I and the football club want to support. Sam has a number of offers to trial at a number of professional clubs and Sam will now look into these options. In the meantime, Sam will still train with the team in and around these trials and remains a Bury player.

    Morgan Homson Smith – Morgan will move to Longridge on loan in order to get back to full fitness and sharpness following his time in Dubai and his minor thigh injury that has kept him out since the Prestwich Heys game on 28th December.
      Morgan Homson-Smith Sam Coughlan Eoin Charles   Eoin Charles – Eoin has unfortunately suffered a further setback during an Under 23’s game last week. It’s a reoccurrence of the thigh injury he picked up during his first training session. Eoin will now be referred to a specialist to look at the injury. It’s been a frustrating start for Eoin but he remains a firm part of the plans both now and long term.

    Josh Gregory – Josh stepped up his return to fitness this week with an appearance for the Under 23’s on Monday night. Josh has been unavailable since dislocating his shoulder in the game against Pilkington in early November. Josh has been working hard with his rehab and in training and is not far from being available for selection for the first team.

    Brad Carroll – Brad is progressing really well in his recovery. He’s back in full contact training and has made two appearances for the u23’s Brad has been injured since early August. He was worked incredibly hard throughout with his rehabilitation to get this far.

    Aaron Chalmers – Aaron is back in training this week following his horrifying injury on New Years Eve. Aaron has made a remarkable recovery considering the extent of his injury and after being given the all clear by the burns unit at Wythenshawe Hospital he will be available for selection very shortly.
     
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    Treasureline: Week 34

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    Game Off: FC Isle of Man (h)

    We can confirm tomorrow’s NWCFL fixture with FC Isle of Man has been postponed.
     
    The pitch at Gigg Lane remains frozen after another night of sub-zero temperatures.
     
    As noted in our statement last night, an early decision had to be made for this fixture to be considerate to
    FC Isle of Man’s travel plans for its players, staff and supporters.
     
    A new date will be announced in due course. Match tickets will remain valid for rearranged fixture.
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    Organisational Update: January 2025

    A Happy New Year to all supporters as we head into 2025 with the same thirst for success we had at the start of the season. We look forward to welcoming you at Gigg Lane through January as we head well into the second half / business end of the season.

    Ahead of this exciting run beginning, the following has been provided as an update, starting with some notes on supporter society matters.
     
    Football Supporters Society of Bury – Elections Re-started
    The election process for The Football Supporters Society of Bury (FSSB) re-started on Monday 6th January. Members have been informed of the process, and this can be accessed for all supporters to review on the FSSB website here.

    Candidates have until Monday 20th January to put themselves forward for election and to vote in this upcoming election, sign-ups for membership are open until 5pm on Sunday 2nd February. They will close for the duration of the election period after this.

    The Special General Meeting (SGM) is set for early March, whereby three elected members will join the FSSB board.
     
    FSSB AGM – New Date to be confirmed
    It was confirmed in mid-December that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for FSSB would be delayed following a review with the auditors. A meeting has taken place with the auditors both before and after Christmas, with resolution on this still to be decided upon. It continues to be monitored and members will be inform of updates to this when they are available.
     
    New Head of Operations – Casey Lynchey
    On football club operations, Casey Lynchey has taken on the role of Head of Operations at Gigg Lane. Assisted by the stadium management team, new caretakers to aid with the 7-day operation at Gigg Lane, the football board members and our wealth of volunteers, has ensured the ongoing obligations and daily activity at the stadium, both on and off the pitch, have continued to thrive.

    More details on the works being put in place to manage the ground through the winter months, and any impacts the weather has on fixtures at Gigg Lane is expanded on further down this update.
     
    Football Committee in place
    As part of the changes in some of the club structures, Interim Football Chair Gareth Castick is now heading up a Football Committee, alongside Manager Dave McNabb, FSSB Director Jon Newby and Head of Recruitment Jimmy Holmes.

    This is designed to streamline club decision-making on playing staff, fixture and training arrangements. This has worked well and will be continued until the end of the season and reviewed. Budgets will continue to monitored by this group, to ensure that set out at the start of the season is maintained.
     
    Football Board Member steps down
    Football Board member Adam Ingram had informed the board of his decision to step down from this role, and that of Head of Media back in October. He has been working with the media group to ensure a satisfactory hand over in time for new year. Adam leaves with our thanks and best of luck for the future.

    Options to bolster this group into the future will be reviewed, with all ongoing media obligations to continue as they are for now.
     
    Applications for a new Commercial Manager to be released
    As part of the next stage of developing the commercial department of the club, we will be seeking to add a club Commercial Manager as we progress through 2025. This will be aimed at building on the foundations set so far and continue to build upon the Partnerships Programme released last year. The scope on this role is being developed currently, with applications to be sought soon after.
     
    Pitch Management and Protection through winter
    Despite spells of bad weather nationally this winter, the ground and its 3G pitch has remained open to fulfil fixtures and bookings the majority of the time through December and so far into January.

    Whilst the 3G pitch has enabled a much more consistent playing surface this season, and allows numerous fixtures to take place each week, it is still susceptible to postponements in bad weather – particularly in freezing or snowy conditions.

    On a couple of occasions bookings have had to be cancelled due to the pitch being frozen, and regular visitors to Gigg Lane will note the long-standing issues of the pitch not having the benefit of sunlight across its full area during the low-sun period in the winter season.

    There has been discussions with the 3G installers McArdle, around suitable treatments that could be applied and where possible these are being used to maintain as many fixtures and bookings as possible.

    The covers used towards the end of last season were only to provide protection from rain and are not suitable to be used to protect the pitch in either freezing or snowy conditions. The suitability of sourcing covers to protect the pitch in these conditions, does also need to be considered alongside the time taken to lay and remove covers to suit the schedule of bookings and fixtures.

    Whilst the club’s first-team fixtures are an obvious priority, the wider context of the pitch’s community obligations is a consideration to be factored into this process. The stadium management team are doing all they can to manage this process, and we thank them for the effort in clearing the pitch of snow on Monday (6th) to enable that night’s U23s game to go ahead.

    Any impacts on first-team fixtures will continue to be communicated to supporters as soon as they are known, and whilst postponements could still occur, we expect that these will not likely have the same significant impact they had last season.
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    Update: FC Isle of Man (H)

    In light of the recent cold weather conditions across the country and specifically the North West in recent days, there are issues around the suitability to play this weekend’s fixture considering the impacts on both the pitch and safety concerns around Gigg Lane.
     
    With this in mind, and being considerate of our visitors travel arrangements, we have held discussions with the League and FC Isle of Man.
     
    A final decision in this regard will be made on Friday morning (10th) and be communicated to supporters shortly afterwards.
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