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Be #PartofIt – Barnoldswick Town

For supporters looking to gain access to the pay-per-view Live Stream of Tuesday night’s game, this can be found by clicking HERE.

The cost is £6.99 (inc. VAT), with options to pay more for those who wish to do so.
Click here to access the Live Stream Following payment, the page will re-direct to the broadcast of the game with coverage beginning at 7pm on Tuesday evening. If this page is lost at any point, supporters can access this again by clicking on the link provided in the email receipt which is issued at point of payment. This avoids requests to need to pay again.

Season Ticket Holders: As part of our commitment to season ticket holders, all games that are able to be live broadcast are included for FREE as part of their purchase. Access to this will be sent direct to the email addresses of season ticket holders in the lead up to the game.

For issues related to gaining access, both season ticket and general sale, please email the club by clicking below:
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March 11, 20241 yr

Match Info: Barnoldswick Town (H), Tues 12th Mar, 7.45pm KO

We return home, but not as we know it, for a Tuesday clash against Barnoldswick Town in front of empty stands at Gigg Lane as the first of our stadium bans comes into force this week. The appeal against the ban to play two games behind closed doors, was rejected last week.

Supporters will therefore not be able to watch from the stands for this game, or Saturday’s fixture against Charnock Richard. A summary of what this means has been outlined here.

Despite this, the squad will be keen to jump back upon the horse after a stumble at weekend when we left the RG3 Digitial Stadium with no points in a disappointing game against Irlam.

The teams cancelled each other out in the main, without many gilt edged chances for either side on a windy day in Salford. It was the hosts who grabbed the only goal of the game mid-way through the first half, with Ethan Cartwright lashing home a drilled shot from the edge of the box. Chances for Daniels on his return to Irlam, as well as Miles Storey, Sam Burns and Benito Lowe all didn’t hit the mark and we fell to defeat for the first time in 15 league games.

It was also the first league shut-out of the season, with us hitting the net in all of the other 37 games up to Saturday, scoring 96 times in the process. The goals are there, and manager Dave McNabb will be hoping the squad return to form this week. The gaffer’s post-match interview from Saturday is available below.

If this Tuesday’s game is anything like the reverse fixture when we visited The Silent Night Stadium in October, goals we will not be short of.

In the manager’s fourth outing, we smashed seven unanswered goals past a fancied Barlick side, and stamped down our promotion-seeking credentials in the process. You can find the highlights to that game below.
Last Time Out – Barnoldswick Town (a)
Post-Match: Dave McNabb
In Opposition – Barnoldswick Town
The modern club formed in 1972 under the name Barnoldswick United (1972), after earlier incarnations in the 1920-30s folded soon after formation. Joining the local Craven & District League, before transferring to the East Lancashire League in the early 1990s, with two teams representing the club.

In the late 1990’s, the club expanded to three teams, when 1st & 2nd team teams joined The West Lancashire Football League, and a new 3rd team staying in The East Lancashire League.

The 2003/2004 season brought the amalgamation of Barnoldswick United (1972), Barnoldswick Park Rovers and Salterforth Juniors and we changed our name to Barnoldswick Town Football Club.

It had always been in the club’s constitution to get the ground up to the minimum standards of The North West Counties Football League. The club were successful to be included from the start of the 2009/2010 season, being promoted at the first attempt after finishing as runner-up a position that they have maintained to this day.

Barlick have maintained a fairly comfortable mid-table position after flirting with the play-off positions in the earlier part of the season. They currently sit in 16th position in the league, with 11 wins and 10 draws from 35 games so far. Last time out on Saturday, they lost to Wythenshawe Town 3-1.
Programmes
Matchday Programme: You can purchase a copy of the match day programme online now. Price is £3.

These programme copies won’t be available to collect until after the behind closed door games. Please head to the merchandise stall at future games to collect.

A downloadable copy will be made available for free for all supporters who access the match day stream. More details on the stream below.

Match Coverage & Live Stream
As Gigg Lane is not accessible for the next two fixtures, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.

Live Stream: The game will be broadcast live by Bury FC TV on a pay-per-view basis, on buryfc.co.uk. Season ticket holders will recieve free access, as included within their ticket purchase. This access will be communicated ahead of kick-off. Access the pay-per-view link by clicking on the image below:

Keep up-to-date with all our video content after the game 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 score-line updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
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March 11, 20241 yr

Incoming: Dean Pinnington

We are delighted to confirm the signing of midfielder Dean Pinnington from FC Isle of Man.

The Manx-born 21-year-old started his career at Wolves before moving to Wigan. Aged 10, Dean was invited to play at the Isle of Man Centre of Excellence, and he went on to represent the island as a junior from the age of 10 to 15.

He was asked to attend a trial at Everton when he was 12, before an opportunity arose for with Wolves, a club he then spent three and a half years with.
After leaving the Midlands, he joined Wigan he helped the club become U18 Professional Development League National Champions. He signed a pro deal in July 2021

Dean left the DW Stadium and went back home and joined FC Isle of Man where this season he’s made 30 appearances, notching up seven goals. His last appearance for the Ravens was against Bury at The Bowl last month.

We asked Dave McNabb about his new signing and he said the following:

Subject to league approval Dean will be available for today’s trip to Irlam

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March 9, 20241 yr

Plans for Behind Closed Door Games

As our update earlier in the week, we are to play our next two home games behind closed doors. Supporters will not be allowed into Gigg Lane for the following two fixtures:

Barnoldswick Town – Tues 12th March, 7.45pm KO Charnock Richard – Sat 16th March, 12.30pm KO*

Thankfully, we have agreement from both Charnock and the league to bring forward the kick-off time next Saturday to 12.30pm*. This is to allow the game to be broadcast via live stream and not co-incide with the ‘blocked hours’ ruling, which prevents viewing within the UK of 3pm kick-offs on a Saturday afternoon. More on this further down the page.

Further to the above, we have had to make the following preparations for this game and wish to inform supporters of the necessary plans with the update below.
Who is allowed inside Gigg Lane?
The ground will be not be open to supporters, and controls will be set up to prevent all but those allowed to enter the ground on each match day.

This will include all players, staff and officials for each club alongside working volunteers who carry out necessary roles in ensuring the game can function as normal. This information will be gathered in the lead up to the games from both within the club and the visiting sides.

There will therefore be representatives from both clubs allowed to carry out their roles across club administration, ground staff, team and kit staff, press representatives and club media officials alongside photographers and camera operatives.

The car park will be closed to all those who are not on the accepted lists will not be allowed entry under any circumstances. Security operatives will be assisting on the entrance to the car park, as well as around the ground, to ensure we control access to Gigg Lane at all times.
Tickets / Programmes
It is our intention to offer refunds for all pre-purchased tickets for either game. We are working on a solution for reimbursing season ticket holders and will communicate this to follow.

If you have any queries relating to tickets, please contact the club via email – tickets@buryfc.co.uk

A programme will be available to purchase for pick-up at Gigg Lane after the completion of the behind closed doors fixtures. These will be £3 (plus Ticketco fee) each and available to buy only online. Head to buryfc.co.uk/tickets to buy yours.
Access to the Live Stream Broadcast
The live stream of both games will be available FREE OF CHARGE on the website (buryfc.co.uk), on our YouTube channel and across our Facebook page. The direct links will be communicated ahead of the games, but you won’t miss a moment of the action.
Donations to the Club
Supporters have asked about options to make financial contributions back to the club. We are working on providing an online payment mechanism and more details on this will follow.
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March 8, 20241 yr

Match Info: Irlam (A), Sat 9th Mar, 3pm KO

Irlam it is this weekend and our last game of the season outside of the Borough of Bury. With six of the last nine games at Gigg Lane, and the other two away games at Prestwich and Ramsbottom, we head out onto the M60 and into Salford for the last time in the regular season. It is a 3pm kick-off at the RG3 Digitial Stadium this Saturday.

Last weekend, we grabbed the win against a tough Lower Breck side on a difficult pitch. That said, late chances went begging for Player of the Month Andy Scarisbrick and new loan signing, Miles Storey, which would have given the scoreline a gloss that the determined performance deserved.

However, make no mistake the side continue to turn in results which keep us at the top of the league and the form table. A winning streak that stretches four games, going 14 unbeaten as well is just the tonic as we hit the business end of the season. Irlam by contrast have been hit and miss in recent weeks, with two wins, two draws and two losses in the last six. One of those wins was away at Chadderton however, which has slowed Chaddy’s assault on the top spots which has helped us but also acts as a reminder to not take our opponent lightly.

Sat in 13th position in the league, comfortably away from the relegation spots and with the playoffs likely out of reach, are our opponents going to playing with a freedom that could cause us problems? We will have to wait and see, but as always we need our large following to be backing from the off as we go in the hunt of another three points.

Charlie Doyle returns from his suspension, with Dec Daniels hopefully full recovered from his illness. Both would be facing off against their former side this weekend if so, with Andy Briggs also pushing for a start as he returns from the ankle injury suffered away at Cheadle Town three weeks ago.

Your full match information is available below.
Last Time Out – Irlam (h)
‘Playing Away’ – Episode Nine
Opponents – Irlam
Setup in 1969, as Mitchell Shackleton Football Club mostly competing in the local district leagues until renaming to Irlam Mitchell Shackleton in 2001 and after success in the Manchester League consistently in the early-2000s were renamed to their current name in 2006.

Despite a relatively disappointing Manchester League performance in 2007-08, where they finished eighth, Irlam moved into the North West Counties for the following season before establishing themselves and getting promoted to their current position in the Premier Division with a second-placed finish in 2015-16.Irlam play at Silver Street, the former home of Irlam Town (1976-1995) following the relinquishing of their former home at Salteye Park, which made way for the new AJ Bell Stadium, home of Salford Reds and Sale Sharks which can be seen from the M60 around the Trafford Centre.

Irlam finished last season in 17th, and have made a jump up the league in recent weeks to now lie in mid-table. On Tuesday night, they secured a 4-3 win away at Barnoldswick Town.
Admission & Tickets
There are NO advance tickets for this game, with pay on the gate facilities will be available with payments taken with either cash or card.

Adults – £6 Concessions – £4 (Over 60 / Under 16) Under 16s – £2 Under 11s – FREE Programmes – £2

Irlam are asking supporters to arrive at the ground as early as possible. This will have a real positive effect on smooth entry into the ground.
Travel & Parking
Ground: The RG3 Digital Stadium

Address: Silver Street, Irlam, Manchester

Postcode: M44 6JJ

Driving: M60 to junction 10, take A57 to Irlam, then B5320 into Lower Irlam. Turn right into Silver Street, Ground approx 300 yards on the right.

Parking: We have our own car park, but spaces are very limited. They will be available on a first come first served basis.

The expectation is that there will be supporters using Silver St, and surrounding streets for parking. All we would ask is that you respect the residential driveways on Silver St. Please ensure no driveways are blocked.

Nearest Railway: Irlam (1.9 miles)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: Buses pass through Irlam with a short walk required along Silver Street. The bus from Warrington is number 100, with the bus from Manchester number 67

On the day: Food is served from the Shack (food hut) throughout the day and the bar sells drinks. The bar has seating for 80 people, with big screen TV throughout.
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.

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March 8, 20241 yr

Club Update: March 2024

Following on from the announcement earlier in the week around the stadium ban coming into force from next Tuesday, the club is continuing to work on the plans around this and hopes to communicate an update on this ahead of this weekend.

Prior to that, the following update is provided on other matters of relevance this week, including:

• Results of a charge following the home game against Skelmersdale United.
• Impacts of charges on the club
• Current match-day procedures at Gigg Lane.
• General Manager to answer your questions.

Please find the full update below.
FA Charge Hearing – Skelmersdale United (27th January)
On Tuesday evening the club attended a second FA hearing within 48 hours, to answer charges relating to rule E.21 during our fixture against Skelmersdale United at Gigg Lane on Saturday 27th January.

The club responded promptly to this charge when informed, which resulted in the de-escalation of the process. We pleaded not guilty to the charge that we ‘failed to ensure our spectators and / or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion’ following an incident that occurred towards the end of the game.

These charges were found to be unproven by the FA and as a result the charges were discharged against the club. We are pleased with this result, and thank the team who responded to the charge for their work in this case.
Impacts of charges on the club
Whilst it is not expected that the club will routinely circulate the results of charges raised against the club (as above), partially as they are a matter to be dealt with privately with any relevant parties or authorities involved, we do recognise that the recent changes resulting in stadium closures will be alarming to supporters.

We welcome the result of the most recent charge and wish to confirm to supporters that the club’s disciplinary group work diligently in both assisting any cases presented and defending the club in these instances. Historical offences have meant that club still sits under a 12-month suspended stadium ban, which runs until mid-September 2024. We are therefore still under scrutiny and will act appropriately to protect against further incidents.

Steps have been taken to eradicate these issues at Gigg Lane, by both removing and banning individuals from the ground, as well as initially removing alcohol sales on match-day and making alterations to seating arrangements.

We will continue to work with the regulatory bodies in ensuring that our supporters conduct themselves appropriately when attending fixtures and we urge all supporters to work with us to this goal. As has been shown this week, these measures are not taken lightly and the penalties are significant and have increased over time.

A full stadium closure makes a large dent in budget expectations, which only serve to affect the club’s ability to progress. There is also the time spent by both staff, alongside dedicated volunteer effort, in preparing for each case. This time would be better spent on improving all the things that supporters want to see from their club.

We urge supporters to take on board the impacts and consequences of fan disorder inside the ground to work with the club and their fellow supporters to build upon what is mostly a vibrant, welcoming and ultimately enjoyable experience in following the Shakers.
Match Day at Gigg Lane
Supporters will be aware that alcohol sales inside kiosks were re-introduced last week. This has been of a direct result of working with events and kiosk staff in implementing a workable solution. This process will continue to be re-evaluated by the board and General Manager going forward.

There are many other significant developments being worked upon across the club ranging from short to long term in timescale, but definitely show the progressive nature that the club is looking to take, with supporters and the wider community at the heart of these developments.

The most immediate plans centre on some big ticket items, like works to fully open the Main Stand, fan experience initiatives and works towards the proposed 3G pitch installation. We will of course bring you updates on these as they happen.
Neil Sears answers your questions
To bring supporters insight into some of these plans and despite only officially being in position for a couple of weeks, we will be putting newly-appointed General Manager, Neil Sears, in front of the camera soon to explain his role and how he is settling into life in BL9. We plan for this to be a regular update and a way of reporting on club matters at least every couple of months.

Neil has overall responsibility for running day-to-day operations at Gigg Lane, but as part of the dual-role as club secretary, he also liaises with manager Dave McNabb on team matters.

Whilst we plan to cover the main points in the first part of the video, there will be a chance for supporters to ask questions on the important issues that matter to them across the areas that Neil covers.

If you have a question for Neil, please submit them via email to media@buryfc.co.uk by Sunday 10th March.

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March 7, 20241 yr

Treasureline: Week 41

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 41 – 6th March 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 FA2200 NO WINNER £1000 HB4763 C ANDERSON £100 HL1345 ECLIPSE ENERGY £50 LJ4366 M DAVISON £50 PA3292 M COOLE £25 NJ6122 F WALKER £25 HE4292 L DUFFIELD £10 NA6826 G SAINSBURY £10 MN1167 J OXLEY £10 WD1075 G VICKERY £10 HJ2294 P COOPER £10 HL1811 D RYLAND £10 HE1518 M CALLOW £10 NA4885 G JONES £10 SB3098 D LYONS £10 PA1151 M HINDS £10 NN5919 S LORD 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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March 6, 20241 yr

Council to release £450k for new 3G pitch at Gigg Lane

Council to release £450k for new 3G pitch at Gigg Lane | Bury Council (mynewsdesk.com)

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March 6, 20241 yr

Appeal Hearing Result

Our appeal on the sanctions for charges relating to offensive supporter behaviour in September last year, has been dismissed.

We will be required to play our next two home games behind closed doors. These are against Barnoldswick Town next Tuesday (12th) and Charnock Richard the following Saturday, 16th March.

We are allowed to produce a live stream broadcast of the Barnoldswick game but not the Charnock Richard fixture.

We will continue to work with the Manchester FA on tackling the serious issues that have been highlighted throughout the case. We, as a club, strive for a game which is free from discrimination and accessible and welcoming for all.

There are number of operational challenges we are now working through, including the refund of tickets. Please bear with us as we finalise these, and further details will be provided in due course. In the meantime, if you have any ticketing queries the club can be contacted via email by clicking below:
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