This will be in addition to the first-place cash prize. Terms & Conditions apply.
We’d like to thank Evans Halshaw for their offering of this prize.
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Under 21s Sponsorship Funding Round 253%Raised £1,330 of £2,500 target
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This will be in addition to the first-place cash prize. Terms & Conditions apply.
We’d like to thank Evans Halshaw for their offering of this prize.
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Neil’s contract of employment included a contractual notice period but we can now confirm that he will leave the club with immediate effect by mutual consent.
Neil has been absolutely integral in the delivery of several positive developments during his time at the club. The board acknowledges and thanks him for his hard work and commitment during his time with us and wishes him well for the future.
The club will not be making any further comment on this matter.
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Advance Online tickets – Home & Away Supporters
Home Supporters: Advanced tickets are available to purchase now for supporters in either the Main or South Stand providing ‘unreserved’ seating. Supporters should avoid sitting in ‘reserved’ seats which are allocated to Season Ticket holders.
These tickets are selling well and will be available until sold out. Get yours now – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
To ensure your place in either of these stands, an online ticket should be secured in advance. Pay on the gate facilities will only be available in the Cemetry End.
Away Supporters: Ramsbottom supporters have been allocated Blocks H & I within the Main Stand (entry via turnstile 7) as now standard for visiting teams at Gigg Lane. Tickets can be purchased by selecting the ticket allocation for visiting supporters, as shown to the right.
Cemetery End: To pay on the day, either cash or card payments will be taken on the turnstiles of the Cemetery End.
Turnstiles across the ground will open from 1.30pm.
Hospitality – SOLD OUT
All tickets for either the EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge or 1885 Suite have been allocated and we look forward to welcoming all who will be joining us, alongside our match sponsors Bret Civils and Groundwork on the day.
Guests are requested to arrive from 12.30pm.
Our attending guest club legend on the day will be Andy Bishop, who will attend a Q&A session in our Sponsors Lounge and in Starkies.
Starkies Bar
Before kick-off: 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.
Supporters will only be able to gain entry by presenting their online ticket purchased in advance, and no re-entry will be allowed once supporters leave to take their seat ahead of kick-off.
Starkies Pass ticket holders will be permitted access at any time in line with their purchase.
Andy Bishop’s Q&A will take place from 1.20pm.
During the game: After kick-off, the bar can be accessed by anyone situated in the Main Stand (via the door linked to the concourse) or in the South Stand (via the front of the Manchester Road End). The bar is open throughout the game, including at half-time.
Post-match: Starkies will be open to all, again up to capacity, with last orders at 7.30pm.
If you don’t have your ticket for the game, get it now – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Whatever you are doing this festive time, be #PartofIt with the Shakers!
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It’s quite a litany: 23rd November lost 3-4 at Lower Breck; 4th December lost 1-3 at Litherland REMYCA; 10th December drew 1-1 at Irlam; 14th December drew 3-3 at home to Abbey Hey.
Watching the first-half against Abbey Hey it was hard to believe the team in blue and white were playing to go top of the league. But despite that first-half performance and the final score, there were positives – not least the second-half fightback.
This is still effectively the team who went 21 games without defeat and beat Radcliffe away in a great FA Cup run. Remember, we only just fell short of reaching the First Round proper. But manager Dave McNabb has rung the changes, with Morgan Homson-Smith returning the squad after an extended stay in the UAE, new arrivals at the back with Eoin Charles and Courtney Meppen-Walter joining, alongside Gaz Peet’s confirmation he will stay on this season.
Every match is a new start. And never moreso this Friday, as we look to go top with a win.
So once again the cry goes up: Come on you Shakers!!! Come on!!!
In Opposition – Chadderton
Chaddy are having a remarkable season, having so far played not a single home game while their new all-weather pitch is being installed.
They are currently residing mostly at the Vestacare Stadium, the home of Avro FC, where our clash takes place this week.
Going into the game top of the league with 59 points from 28 games – closely followed by ourselves with 57 from 27 and Ramsbottom 57 from 26. We take on Rammy in our next game, on Boxing Day!
We were knocked out of the Isuzu FA Vase 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Gigg Lane, and our under-23s team were defeated by the same opposition in the Macron Cup. We do have the bragging rights in the league however, with a 3-1 win back in October.
Chadderton have won all their last six games, scoring 20 goals and conceding just 7.
Admission & Tickets
Advance tickets can be purchased here
Adults – £10 Concessions – £5 (Over 65) Under 16s – £2 Programmes – £2 Travel & Parking
Ground: The Vestacare Stadium
Address: White Bank Rd, Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3JH
Driving: M60 J22 then A62 towards Manchester/Failsworth. First left onto Hollins Rd – signposted Oldham South and Hollinwood. Follow Hollins Rd to junction with Oak Rd – just before petrol station – then Oak Rd to Whitebank Rd.
Parking: Parking is available adjacent to White Bank Road (West Side of the Stadium), and beyond there is an overflow carpark.
Nearest Railway: Mainline Rail – Manchester Victoria or Moston. Metrolink – Hollinwood (20 mins walk)
Nearest Bus Route to Ground: 180 from Oldham Street (Stop A) Manchester city centre, to Hollins Rd/Oak Rd then walk 5 minutes down Oak Rd to stadium.
On the day: There will also be two main bars, and food area
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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The 30-year-old began his football journey in the Manchester City Academy. Capable of playing as a central defender or defensive midfielder, he featured prominently for the club’s Under-21 side and earned recognition at international level, representing England at Under-17 and Under-18, where he served as captain.
In 2013, he signed for Carlisle United, making 42 appearances across League One and League Two during his time at Brunton Park.
After leaving Carlisle in 2016, Meppen-Walter joined Ashton United before moving to Chorley, where he played 38 games. His career then took him to Stockport County, where he featured in 27 matches, followed by a season at Glossop North End, scoring 12 goals in 50 appearances.
He rejoined Chorley in 2018, adding 76 appearances and six goals to his tally over two seasons, before transferring to AFC Telford United in 2020. His spell there was brief, with just seven games, before he joined Radcliffe and later Guiseley.
December of last year saw him head to Nantwich Town, joining initially on loan before making it permanent. He made 18 appearances in his first season, with an additional 14 coming this campaign. He’s also netted twice this season. Courtney will be available for selection for Friday’s game at Chadderton.
There is no escaping from the realities of Courtney’s history and the club are fully aware of this. We recognise the impact this signing has on the values of our community club, but also recognise the continued rehabilitation path that Courtney is on and there are avenues for both club and player to work towards in assisting with this.
In meeting with Courtney during his signing process, the board have stressed the importance of club staff being able to appropriately represent the club, both on and off the pitch. Courtney has stressed his willingness to work with the club on intitatives that help promote people making good choices which positively enhance future decisions.
We will be working with Courtney in the coming days and weeks to develop the ideas behind these initiatives, and will provide an update to supporters on this when defined.
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