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We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Callum Spooner, who joins us from Hyde United, subject to league & FA approval. The 27-year-old has spent the last four seasons at Ewan Fields, apart from a brief spell at Southport at the beginning of last season. The Tigers have finished in the top ten in the last three seasons in the NPL Premier, and Callum has been a key asset to the side. As captain, he also guided Hyde to the final of the Cheshire Senior Cup in the 2023/24 season, which they went on to win. Born in Rochdale, he started out at Bolton Wanderers academy. He’s also had spells at Stalybridge Celtic, Atherton Collieries & Bamber Bridge. Callum told club media: “I’m delighted to sign for the club, from the outside you can see how different it is from other clubs at the level. Then after speaking to Dave and Tim it was obvious that the style of play and ambitions suit mine as a player, so it was an easy decision to sign for Bury Football Club.” Manager, Dave McNabb added: “Cal is a player I’ve chased for a long time. He’s a dynamic midfield player who’s got it all. Excellent on the ball, is comfortable receiving in tight areas and building the game. A very intelligent footballer who has a brilliant understanding of the game.” We can’t wait to see him represent the Shakers in the iconic white and blue! New signings are brought to you in association with club partner S&S Northern. View the full article

We are thrilled to announce the signing of experienced defender Scott Duxbury, who joins the Shakers as the first addition of the summer. A versatile and accomplished left-back who can also operate at centre-back, brings a decade of non-league experience and a winning pedigree to Gigg Lane. The 30-year-old joins the Shakers after two seasons with Radcliffe, where he made 50 appearances last season, including 42 starts. Duxbury is no stranger to success – he was part of the Stockport County side that secured the National League North title and has featured for a number of clubs including Warrington Rylands, Spennymoor Town, Boston United, AFC Fylde, Chorley and Northwich Victoria. His arrival signals a statement of intent from the club, adding quality and leadership to the squad ahead of the upcoming season. On joining the Shakers, Scott said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to sign for Bury Football Club! It’s a massive opportunity, and I’m so grateful to be part of this journey. I can’t wait to get started, meet the fans, and give everything for this club!” Manager, Dave McNabb added: “Scott is a player I’ve watched a lot over the years and someone who has always impressed. Scott has spent most of his career playing higher up the non-league pyramid and will bring a lot of experience and steel to the group. He’s an accomplished defender with an elite mentality.” Everyone at Bury FC extends a warm welcome to Scott and looks forward to seeing him in action in the famous white and blue. New signings are brought to you in association with club partner S&S Northern. View the full article

We are delighted to announce Tony Cunningham as our new club secretary. Tony joins us after nearly 25 years at nearby Ramsbottom United. He started out as the club’s PA man, carried out numerous roles including club secretary – a position he’s held at the club since 2013. Prior to his involvement at the Riverside Stadium, he’d spent time at Mossley & Rossendale United. He also has a close affinity to Gigg Lane, supporting the Shakers throughout his life, first coming to a game in 1957, his attendance at games reduced more as he got more involved with Ramsbottom, but he still made it to his favourite seat in the South Stand when he could. Tony contributed to the programme for many years up until the club’s expulsion from the EFL in 2019. Following a competitive application process of over 20 applicants, the board felt Tony was the best choice for the role given his previous experience as a Northern Premier League secretary. Upon his appointment, Tony said: “I’m delighted to be returning to my spiritual home. I had the privilege of writing a column in the Bury programme for 40 years, even when I was involved with non-league clubs. Bury FC has always been “my team” even when I worked elsewhere, and although I loved my time at Rammy, I did turn down a couple of approaches from elsewhere, but as soon as I was offered the position here, it was a no brainer. “I am absolutely delighted to be back, renewing so many old acquaintances, and looking forward to using my experience to help take the Shakers back to where they should be.” Football Board Chair, Gareth Castick, added: “We are delighted Tony is joining us as our Club Secretary. Tony has decades of experience within the NPL, has built up strong relationships within non-league, and has all the skills and experience we were looking for. Everyone on the board is excited to welcome Tony to the club and look forward to the start of the season” Tony joins the club with immediate effect and will begin working with the rest of the football operations ahead of the 2025/26 season. View the full article

The 2024–25 season was a remarkable journey. The Shakers clinched the North West Counties Premier Division title and secured promotion to the Northern Premier League West Division. Under the guidance of manager Dave McNabb, the team amassed 109 points, boasting an impressive record of 33 wins, 10 draws, and just 3 losses. The Shakers showcased a potent attack, netting 131 goals while conceding only 49. In cup competitions, we advanced to the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, delivering memorable performances, including a commanding 3–0 victory over Blyth Spartans. The season culminated in a decisive 4–0 win against Burscough on April 19th, in front of a jubilant crowd of 8,719 at Gigg Lane, sealing the club’s promotion and marking a triumphant return to higher-tier football. As the season concludes, we invite fans to participate in the Fans Player of the Year vote, celebrating the outstanding contributions of our players throughout this memorable campaign. Your vote will help recognise the individual who exemplified excellence, dedication, and impact on the pitch. Voting is open until 12pm on Sunday 18th May, and the winner will be announced at the upcoming End of Season Awards ceremony. Vote Now: Fans Player of the YearMitch AllenGaz PeetConnor PyeBebeto GomesBobby CarrollCameron FogertyAlex ChereraRuben JeromeBryan LyRustam StepansDJ PedroNicky AdamsJosh GregoryAaron ChalmersLouis JeanneTyler JamesLewis ByrneAidan WalkerReece KendallWill CalliganVote Let’s honour the players who made this season unforgettable. Your voice matters – vote now and be part of the celebration! View the full article

Our second family fun day will be taking place at Gigg Lane on Saturday 21st June with gates opening at 10am. There will be added attractions this year, both on the pitch, car park and main stand. Our NWCFL premier league champions will be opening up proceedings on the pitch at 10am, holding an opening training session, with familiar faces and maybe a few new ones. The session will conclude at 12 noon the squad will be mingling around the activities. Following on the pitch will be a charity match, mini tournaments and a final charity match to finish proceedings for the football element of the fun day. Our NWCFL Premier Division trophy will be on show in the sponsors’ lounge from 10:30am until 11:30am giving an opportunity for a photo with the trophy for a small donation to the designated charity. The events stage will start at 12 noon with some fantastic performances, with our friends from Roch Valley Radio continuing in the breaks with music. Fun fair rides, craft stalls and various other fun stalls will be open from 10am. Food from a breakfast kiosk, desserts and others also available on the car park. Refreshments will be available from Starkies from 12pm, and having access to the main stand for watching the football. There will be no parking available on the car park due to the number of stalls being taken up and fair attractions. Please be considerate where you park around Gigg Lane as there may be enforcement officers which will be observing double yellow parking and issuing tickets, please don’t park on them which will spoil your day, better still please use public transport if possible. Tickets are now on sale for the event, adults £3 and under 16s free. Click here to purchase your ticket View the full article

We’re proud to announce that pre-orders for the brand-new Bury FC home shirt, designed by Hope + Glory, and chosen by you, our fans, are now LIVE! Be among the first to wear the Shakers’ iconic colours for the new season and show your support in style. Prices for all sizes of the new home shirt are frozen at last year’s prices, strengthening our ongoing commitment to providing value to our loyal fan base. The prices for the Bury FC 2025/27 home shirt are: Adults: £40 Juniors: £30 Infants: £20 About our new Eco-kit Along with our partners at Hope + Glory, we want to play our part in helping to protect the planet. Our new Eco-kits are a part of our commitment to a sustainable future, making football kits using rPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) with a lower environmental impact. Both the shirt and shorts are made from rPET fabric, which is made from recycled plastic bottles that have been melted down to produce a fine yarn. Every shirt is manufactured using a piece of fabric made from the equivalent of approximately 16 plastic bottles. Our EcoKit material behaves in the same way virgin polyester would meaning no difference in performance from our standard kits – if anything the EcoKit fabric has a more premium feel, smoother to the touch and slightly lighter. Once the pre-order window ends the production of the shirts will start with expected delivery early/mid July. The pre-order window closes on 25th May 2025, but you can place your order and be one of the first to wear our iconic new shirt. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR SHIRT NOW! ** Please note, if pre-ordering a shirt and any other item your order will not be dispatched until the pre-ordered shirt is ready for dispatch** View the full article

Nominate your goal of the season here www.buryfc.co.uk/goal-of-the-season-nominations/ Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 50 – 7th May 2025 are in! The rollover this week was £2000 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 £2000 Rollover PE6910 NO WINNER £1000 HK0810 L CURRY £100 KA1419 J CROPPER £50 BC1188 P O’DWYER £50 NN1564 I BRAMWELL £25 HM1844 N TAYLOR £25 BL4634 K SOWDEN £10 HM6812 L GOODALL £10 NT5076 A MANNION £10 BR0143 S BAILEY £10 HJ4544 K WHITTEL £10 SA1069 I FLETCHER £10 HJ4252 C HORSFALL £10 RS2839 S COLLINS £10 NF1521 R PEPPER £10 NN3941 M CHRISTIAN £10 FA2639 P WILKS 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. View the full article

Following the conclusion of our title winning 2024/25 campaign, anticipation is high for our first season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League West and we can now share with you an update to our ticket pricing for the upcoming 2025/26 season. After careful consideration and in response to rising operational costs, including stadium maintenance, player development, and matchday services, we have made the difficult decision to adjust our ticket prices. This change will help ensure that we continue to compete at the highest level while maintaining the standards our fans expect and deserve. New Season Ticket Prices Adult: £225 16 – 18: £100 U16: £50 U5: Free New Match Day Ticket Prices Adult: £12 16 – 18: £5 U16: £3 U5: Free The increase in adult tickets for both season tickets and match day tickets represents the first increase in ticket prices for over 2 years. We understand this is a significant decision, and we remain committed to offering value and rewarding your incredible loyalty. With that in mind, we have made the decision to freeze ticket prices for 16 – 18, U16 and U5 supporters, with season and match tickets remaining the same as the previous season. Concession tickets have been discussed at length, and it is something that we will continue to review. We feel that we need to gain a greater understanding of the demographics of our fan base so that we can introduce concession tickets without the reduction having an impact on adult season and match day ticket prices. We know the importance of making football accessible. We are investing heavily in the matchday experience, stadium improvements, and community initiatives to ensure your support directly contributes to the growth and future of our club. We are currently working with our ticketing partners TicketCo and will confirm ticket release dates in due course, along with prices for hospitality season and match tickets. Thank you for your continued passion and loyalty. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Gigg Lane for another exciting season. View the full article

Bury Football Club is delighted to announce the renewal of its valued commercial partnership with Wallwork Group, a leading specialist in heat treatment and hard coatings for the engineering industry. The renewed agreement marks a continued commitment between two proud institutions with deep roots in the local community. The Wallwork Group branding will continue to feature prominently around Gigg Lane and across the club’s digital channels as part of this renewed agreement. Speaking on the partnership, Chris Watts, Head of Commercial at Bury FC, said: Simeon Collins, joint-CEO at Wallwork Group, added: Together, Bury Football Club and Wallwork Group look forward to another successful chapter of partnership and shared success. For more information about Wallwork Group, you can visit their website at www.wallworkht.co.uk View the full article

Bury Football Club, a historic and ambitious non-league club with a passionate supporter base and strong community values, is inviting applications for the role of Club Secretary. This is a crucial position within the club, responsible for ensuring that all football administration is handled professionally and efficiently, in line with FA and league requirements. As we continue to rebuild and progress on and off the pitch, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something truly special at Gigg Lane. Key Responsibilities: Support the football and club operations team where required Act as the main point of contact with the league, FA, and other governing bodies Oversee all player registrations, transfers, and contract documentation Work with the matchday secretary and other key officials on match administration including official paperwork, team sheets, and referee liaison Ensure all compliance deadlines are met throughout the season Maintain accurate records including minutes, correspondence, and key club documentation The Ideal Candidate (desirable, not essential) : Well-organised with strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently Familiar with FA Full-Time, Whole Game System and other relevant platforms (training can be provided) Flexible to attend matchdays, meetings, and events, often outside of standard hours Passion for football and an understanding of the non-league landscape What We Offer: A vital role in the ongoing success and future of one of England’s most storied football clubs Opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and forward-thinking team Supportive environment and potential for development in football administration Renumeration to be discussed How to Apply: Please submit a CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role to chair@buryfc.co.uk by Sunday 11th May 2025. For more information about the club and its ongoing journey, visit https://www.buryfc.co.uk. Be part of Bury FC’s next chapter. Join us at Gigg Lane. View the full article

Bury Football Club is proud to announce a partnership renewal with Rochdale-based AC Ventilation Ltd, marking a significant step in the club’s ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen its community ties. Established in 1995, AC Ventilation Ltd specializes in the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation, and heat recovery systems across various sectors, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education. The new partnership sees AC Ventilation continue to be the training kit principal partner for the next two seasons. Last year, AC Ventilation became our first Business Partner on the revamped Partner Programme, and the new deal will see them continue on the programme for another season. Bury FC Head of Commercial Chris Watts said of the partnership: Steve Valentine, Managing Director for AC Ventilation added: Bury Football Club and AC Ventilation look forward to another successful chapter of partnership and shared success. For more information about AC Ventilation Ltd, you can visit their official website, www.acventilation.com. View the full article

Across the weekend, FSSB members have been voting for our new home kit for the next two seasons. Voting closed at 7pm tonight, 948 FSSB members voted. 922 ballots were tallied for the kit, with 26 abstentions. With our preferential voting system, we had two rounds of voting. Round 1 Results: Design B – 196 votes – 21.26% Design C – 358 votes – 38.83% Design A – 368 votes – 39.91% After round 1, Design B was eliminated Round 2 Results: Design A – 520 votes – 56.4% Design C – 402 votes – 43.6% After round 2, Design A won with 56.4% and therefore will be our home kit for the next two seasons. More details will be available in due course as to when you can purchase the shirt via the Hope+Glory Bury FC Online Store. View the full article

Everyone at Bury Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Tom Youngs at the very young age of 45. Tom died yesterday, Sunday 4th May, having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 2014. Tom was an East Anglian man, born in Bury St Edmunds and began his career with a successful six-year spell at Cambridge United, where he played 150 league games, scoring 43 goals. Such form brought a £50,000 transfer to Northampton Town in March 2003 and after three years at Sixfields, he moved on again, to Leyton Orient in January 2005. After just six months in London, Tom moved north to join Graham Barrow’s Shakers in July 2005 and played 49 league games for the Shakers, scoring seven goals, over the next two years. Tom was studying sports journalist at the University of Staffordshire during his time at Gigg Lane and ended up joining Stafford Rangers when his time at Bury ended in 2007. He subsequently played for Cambridge City, St Albans City, Norwich United and Mildenhall Town. Our sincere condolences are sent to Tom’s wife Chelle and their two daughters, and to his extended family. View the full article

We can confirm that a number of players will leave the club following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. Manager Dave McNabb has held discussions with the players within his squad about their next steps. The following players have departed the club: Nicky Adams (retired) Lewis Byrne Will Calligan Sam Coughlan Morgan Homson-Smith Louis Jeanne Ruben Jerome Reece Kendall Courtney Meppen-Walters Gaz Peet Commenting on the departures, Dave said: “I’d just like to thank all of the lads who are moving on. They have all played a significant part of what we’ve achieved this year. They’re all very talented players and, above that, great lads. Good luck for the future.” The club wishes to place on record its thanks to all players who contributed to our historic promotion season, and wish those moving on, all the best with their future careers. Updates regarding retained & incoming players for the 2025/26 season will be shared once agreements are in place. Stay up to date over the summer with all the club updates across the website and on social media here – website, X / Twitter & Facebook. View the full article