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Our next women’s first team match sees the Shakers head out of Bury, as we take on Poulton Vics in the Alliance Design & Print Cup. Poulton currently top the table in Division One South of the North West Womens Regional League, having won nine matches out of nine played. The team most recently beat Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies 3-2. Poulton’s strongest match to date saw them achieve a 9-0 victory over Mossley Hill Athletic First Ladies. Last season saw Poulton place second in the table, one below Mancunian Unity who were promoted into the Premier division of the NWWRL. Bury’s most recent match saw the Shakers draw 2-2 against Salford, with the squad sitting seventh in the Premier division. Head over and support the girls in what is set to be a competitive cup game. Address: Poulton Victoria Football Club, Clayton Ln, Wallasey CH44 5TB View the full article

We are delighted to confirm the signing of striker Djavan Pedro who joins the club on loan from Buxton until January. The 20-year-old joined the National League North side after leaving Salford City in the summer, after four years at the club. His time at Moor Lane started in 2020 joining the academy side. DJ signed a professional contract in the summer of 2022. He started the season with Marine on loan before being re-called. Then going on loan to Radcliffe until the start of 2023, where he joined Stalybridge. For the 2023/24 season, he spent his time at Warrington Rylands, where he was part of the team that reached the NPL Premier play-offs. He also made four appearances in the Salford City first-team across league and cup competitions. Pedro has seven appearances and one goal to his name in the National League North this season. Upon signing for the club, he said: “I can’t wait to start playing games and impress the fans with goals and assists.” Manager Dave McNabb added: “DJ is a top quality striker and a player we’ve been trying to get through the door for a few weeks now. He leads the line well. He’s strong, quick, powerful and knows where the goal is. DJ will give us an additional option up top and some much needed competition.” This signing is subject to FA / NWCFL approval. Welcome to Bury, DJ! View the full article

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

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

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

We are recruiting for a parking attendant to ensure that traffic, motoring and parking rules are followed. You will be expected to stand at the car park entrance and take payment for vehicles using the car park during peak times. See below for the full job description: Parking Attendant RoleDownload This will be an employed role with salary of £11.44 per hour. To apply, please submit your CV to stuart.wright@buryfc.co.uk by Saturday 2nd November View the full article

In a recent, FSSB statement it was confirmed that we would be undertaking some work on our floodlights. We can confirm that this work will begin on November 19th. The works will not effect any of the footballing operations at the stadium, with all fixtures & pitch bookings going ahead as normal. Midstream Lighting will be the company behind the works, they’re leading designer and manufacturer of advanced, robust, LED lighting solutions for the aviation, sports, maritime, and horticultural industries around the world. The company creates purpose-built lighting solutions to meet the highest quality standards and regulations of each region they are deployed in. LED bulbs will be installed, which will allow us to dim the floodlights to suit the situation, allowing us to save energy. We will be operating at 500 Lux for our men’s first team matches, which is compatible with floodlighting requirements for the EFL. For other fixtures will be operating at 250 Lux, and for pitch rental 200 Lux. James Brunt, Midstream Lighting’s Director of Sports said: “This upgrade will enhance the matchday experience for players and fans alike, ensuring brighter, more efficient lighting for every game. “Midstream Lighting are looking forward to bringing this project to life and supporting the club’s journey up the leagues.” View the full article

Spooky season is nearly upon us! We’ll be hosting a Halloween Party on October 31st for our younger supporters. There’s plenty of Halloween fun to get involved in, tickets are £5 each and are limited so get yours now. Each ticket allows entry for one adult and one child. A child must be accompanied by an adult. On the night games will include: Decorate a paper pumpkin, apple bobbing, pin the bone on skelly, spooky statues and much more. Each child will receive a goody bag. Kids mocktails & adult cocktails will be sold. Click here to buy your ticket. View the full article

The game against Charnock Richard marks a turning point in our season, and a good performance in this and every remaining fixture is vital if we are to achieve our primary aim: promotion. It was a bitter pill to swallow when the Shakers exited their third cup competition in eight days – beaten by Chadderton on penalties in the Isuzu FA Vase. So it’s goodbye to the cups, and there’s no time for self-pity as we go back to league action at Charnock Richard’s Mossie Park stadium. Several leading players were missing through injuries on Saturday. But the quality the Shakers take into the battle for promotion was plain to see. Not for the first time, however, we didn’t really start to play until the second half. Top-scorer Rustam Stepans took the chance for the 48th-minute equaliser superbly. But his 13th goal of the season was a team goal, and clearly showed the difference between the two sides, and on Tuesday he faces up to his former side. It should never have gone to penalties. But we didn’t add to our tally, and all credit to battling Chadderton. So now for the league. Come on, you Shakers! In Opposition – Charnock Richard Charnock Richard have had a mixed season so far. They’re 11th in the table, having won seven and lost seven games, with three drawn. But they were given a massive boost by Saturday’s 3-1 win at home to third-placed Lower Breck – one of the most consistent teams in the league. The Villagers’ history dates back to 1933, and their set-up took its present form in 1955. They joined the NWCFL in 2016 and were promoted to the Premier Division in the following year. As a thoroughly local village club, they run a wide variety of teams from juniors to veterans. Tickets Entry on the night will be by pre-purchased entry ticket only, to ensure that the ground attendance does not exceed maximum capacity. Ticket Entry Prices are below: Adults over 16 : £10.00 Concessions over 60 : £6.00 Under 16’s : £3.00 (must be accompanied with a paying adult) Under 5’s : Free (must be accompanied with a paying adult) Please do not travel to the ground on matchday unless you have a valid entry ticket. Click here to purchase your ticket. Travel & Parking Travel by Train: Euxton Balshaw Lane (2.4 miles). Travel by public bus: Don’t, there isn’t one! Travel by car: From M6 to junction 28 (Leyland) at end of slip road turn right. Travel to the traffic lights and turn right onto the A49 towards Wigan, through Euxton and into Charnock Richard. Pass the Bowling Green Pub on the right, continue for ¾ mile and turn left into Church Lane. Turn first right into Charter lane, ground 500 yards on the right. From M61 to junction 8 (Chorley) follow the signs for Southport on reaching the A49 follow signs for Wigan, through Charnock Richard directions then as above. PLEASE USE THE CLUB PARK. Do not park on the road. Car Parking: Free parking will be available on the main car park at the ground but please be aware that the main car park is expected to fill up very quickly due to the expected large crowd on the day. If you are unable to park at the ground then we ask that you be respectful when parking on roads within the village and be courteous to local residents. Please DO NOT park along Charter Lane in front of residential properties on that road. Ground Facilities: The ground will be open from 6.30pm and there will be the usual stocks of hot food, pies, pasties and hot drinks being served from our new Cafe Building inside the ground which can accept cash or card payments. Our main clubhouse bar, which is situated across the road from the stadium, will be open serving alcoholic drinks from 6.30pm with the usual Sky Sports and BT Sport available. Note – Only drinks in plastic glasses will be allowed into the football ground. SatNav Postcode: PR7 5LZ WhatThreeWords: ///dish.signified.discloses 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! #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt View the full article

Highlights are brought to you by Autosave Ltd, Proud sponsors of Bury Football Club. 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

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

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

We have received various reports over the last few weeks of discriminatory language used at our Men’s first-team matches. Our message is simple. Discriminatory language has no place in our club. Our Safeguarding & Welfare Officer, Tania Jackson said: “Football is for everyone. Discriminatory language has no place in our club. If you hear it please report it. “Let’s create a respectful, inclusive environment where everybody feels welcome.” If you wish to contact Tania about discriminatory language or another safeguarding/welfare issue, please email safeguarding@buryfc.co.uk. View the full article

We are delighted to confirm Bury Black Pudding as a new Local Club Partner, as part of our partner programme. The Bury Black Pudding company was born in the early 00s, but had much heritage before that with the family of one of the company directors having the recipe in his family for over 100 years. They produce over 100 tonnes of black pudding each week at their Bury-based factory. Along the way, they have also listened to customers’ dietary needs and followed food trends, producing chilli, gluten free and vegetarian/vegan black pudding, all with the same health benefits our famous Bury Black Pudding has. The Bury Black Pudding Company continues to go from strength to strength and are recognised as the UK’s leading retail black pudding brand. It’s products are not only enjoyed in this country, but exported around the globe where they are considered one of the truly great British food brands. Matthew McDermid, Brand & Marketing Manager at Bury Black Pudding said: “We are incredibly proud to become Bury Football Club’s first local partner and to support our hometown club for the 2024/2025 season. “As a company rooted in Bury, we are passionate about our community, and this partnership reflects our commitment to standing by the club. We’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead and the opportunity to support Bury FC both on and off the pitch.” Neil Sears CEO added: “We are delighted to welcome Bury Black Pudding as a local club partner on our partner programme. It was important to the club that we have strong links with the local community and this demonstrates the success we place on this part of our programme. “We would like to thank Debbie Pierce and Richard Morris for the investment they have given to the club. They employ more than 100 local staff and have the factory based in the heart of Bury, we would encourage all fans to get behind them and look forward to establishing a long partnership with them that sees them and Bury FC go from strength to strength.” View the full article

The Shakers face a tough third cup match in eight days, as they prepare to take on Chadderton in the First Round Proper of the Isuzu FA Vase this Saturday. The prospect of playing in the Wembley final is a great motivator. And it’s a match for which the battle at the top of the NWCFL is incredibly relevant. Like the Shakers, Chadderton are having a great second season in the league. They are in second place, with 41 points from 19 games – five behind leaders Ramsbottom, having played two fewer games. Bury – fourth, with 32 points from 14 games – beat Chadderton 3-1 under lights at Gigg Lane little more than two weeks ago. Scorer Bryan Ly, was Man of the Match just days after his dramatic late FA Cup penalty beat Radcliffe. The other goals came from Lewis Alessandra and substitute Cam Fogerty. It will be good to be at Gigg Lane on a Saturday for the first time in four weeks. We were drawn away for this tie, but work on the pitch at the Falcon Fire Stadium – where a 3G pitch is being installed – meant the game has been switched. The last Saturday home game was our 3-0 defeat of Burscough, also in the Isuzu FA Vase – the leading knock-out competition for tiers 9 and 10. Get your match information below. In Opposition – Chadderton FC Chadderton were founder members of the North-West Counties League in 1982, but it took them 41 years to reach the Premier Division. They finally made it through the Division One North play-offs in 2023, and went on to reach a creditable seventh place in their first season. They beat the Shakers 3-1 at Gigg Lane and 3-2 at Andrew Street last season, following a glut of late goal drama in both games. The club traces its history back to 1946 and the launch of Burnley Lane Estate Juniors. It took its present name in 1957 and following a recent Premier League grant, and years of hard work, pitch redevelopments started in September this year to install a 3G pitch. This is due to be ready to play on in 2025. Footage of the works is provided on the post to the right, with Chadderton playing all home games this season at alternative venues, including Gigg Lane already. 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. Match Tickets can be bought online HERE. David Pugh is our special guest in Starkies & Eyelevel Sponsors Lounge. Make sure to get into Starkies early to listen to the tails of his time in BL9, which is open to all for free. Match Coverage & Live Stream 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, 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. 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 View the full article

We are pleased to announce the opening of our military veterans lounge situated in the Main Stand. Supported by the Two Tubs public house, a family-run establishment in the heart of Bury Town Centre, the lounge will be used on Saturday match days and once a month as a ‘drop-in centre’. The Two Tubs landlady Donna Haslam explained “The Borough of Bury has many veterans and the inclusion of them within the community of Bury FC will be an important factor in their on-going welfare.” Community Officer Casey Lynchey added, “It’s great to see this come to fruition for the veteran community of the town. Working with a wide range of residents is part of the community strategy and I am hopeful that we can also provide some walking football opportunities for the group as well.” The lounge will officially open at our home match against Pilkington on 2nd November which coincides with the club’s annual remembrance service being held on the same day. To gain entrance Veterans will need to provide their ID Card to the Hospitality entrance at the ground. Entrance will cost £5. Each veteran will be given a wristband which will gain them entrance to the Vets Bar, however there is a limited capacity which will be monitored on the day. View the full article

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 21 – 16th October 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £1000 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 £1000 Rollover BK6555 NO WINNER £1000 NB4131 C WOODS £100 CA0092 A ROBINSON £50 MN1944 J O’MARA £50 NE6363 I STEPHENSON £25 NN2812 B ASHWORTH £25 HL6295 V ATKINSON £10 HJ2857 K INWOOD £10 MN2285 B WILD £10 LP1277 R YOUNG £10 HK6195 K MORRIS £10 RQ4338 D SIMS £10 HB0503 M BROADHEAD £10 HK6505 J QUEENAN £10 MN4610 M TIERNEY £10 RB3747 R MANECKI £10 NF5735 J ODDY 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

Bury Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of midfielder Patrick Jarrett. The 22-year-old has joined the Shakers after leaving Scottish’s side Queen’s Park in the summer. Born in Nantwich, he spent two years at Nantwich Town before moving into the academy at Stoke City, playing for the clubs up to the Under 21s before moving to Queen’s Park in 2022. Jarrett is a versatile player and can play across positions in midfield. He also offers great skill and has contributed a lot to creating chances at his former clubs. Manager, Dave McNabb added: “We’re really excited to see Pat settle in and show what he can do. I first watched Pat three years ago when he was on loan at Nantwich and he was outstanding. “He’s had some brilliant experiences since then playing at a really high level. I’m hopeful he can add to our midfield options and help push us on towards our goals for the season.” Jarrett will go into tonight’s squad for the Manchester Cup game against Abbey Hey. View the full article

The FA Cup defeat at Harborough was a crushing blow, and ended our great run of 21 matches unbeaten in all competitions. But we’ve picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves down, and are all set for more cup action this week. First up are Abbey Hey, with Chadderton to follow in the Isuzu FA Vase at Gigg Lane on Saturday. The Shakers go into the Abbey Hey game with a squad of players mainly from the Under-23 team. This gives the youngsters an opportunity to shine and provides a bit of a break for players who have given so much in a hugely demanding season. The Under-23s are currently top of the 10-team Lancashire age-group league, with four wins out of four games played. The Premier Cup is awarded by the Manchester FA. The holders, Ashton United, have won the competition – full title the Frank Hannah Premier Cup – more often than any other club: 16 times in its 90-year history. In Opposition – Abbey Hey Abbey Hey made a reasonable start in their first season back in the NWCFL Premier Division after a break of five years, but have slumped in recent weeks. They are currently 10th in the league, six places below Bury, who have played five fewer games. Our 7-1 win at Abbey Hey back in August was the Shakers’ biggest of the season so far. Abbey Hey’s 2-1 victory at Burscough on Saturday was only the second in their last six games. The Gorton club reclaimed a place in the Premier Division by winning the 2023-24 play-offs in the league’s First Division South. Tickets PAY ON THE GATE: £7 adults, £4 concessions. On the Day & In the Ground Travel by Train: Ryder Brow (8 mins walk) Travel by public bus: 201 Manchester to Hattersley 203 Manchester to Stockport 205 Manchester to Denton 7 Stockport to Ashton They all travel down Hyde Road and ask for the bus stop at Tan Yard Brow opposite Woodland Avenue. Walk down Woodland Ave turn right at the end then first left into Goredale Avenue. Driving: M60 to junction 24, take A57 to Manchester City Centre for approx. 1 mile, at first set of major traffic lights (McDonalds on right) pass through for approx. 300 yards, turn left immediatley before overhead railway bridge (A.H.F.C. sign) into Woodland Avenue. Take first right, pass under railway bridge, turn first left into Goredale Avenue. SatNav Postcode: M18 7HD WhatThreeWords: ///fears.become.launch Parking: There is plenty of car parking spaces inside the ground. Please park considerately and think of local residents. Inside The Ground: In the clubhouse there is male and female toilets there is a tea bar and a licensed bar. Outside there is one set of toilets. Match Coverage & Live Stream If you are unable to make it to the action, 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. 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 View the full article

Highlights are brought to you by Autosave Ltd, Proud sponsors of Bury Football Club. 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

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

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

The club will not be hosting a fireworks display this year. Over the summer we installed a new playing surface and a display of this nature would not be appropriate. A number of supporters have enquired about this event over the past few weeks, with letting supporters know in advance then it helps to plan to attend other events. We hope you can understand. View the full article

We are delighted to confirm our new pitch partnership with the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB). The Manchester-based University will play a number of their Wednesday afternoon fixtures at Gigg Lane for the 2024/25 season. UCFB hosted a small sided tournament at the stadium last month to begin the partnership. Brendan Flood, Chairman and CEO, UCFB said: “I am delighted that UCFB’s elite football teams will have the opportunity to be based at Gigg Lane for the 2024/2025 Season. “The move will provide our student footballers with a fantastic opportunity to play their home fixtures at a wonderful stadium steeped in football history, helping to create the environment for both our Women’s and Men’s teams to thrive. “Furthermore, this builds on the emerging relationship between UCFB and Bury FC, which will benefit all parties and the wider community.” Bury FC CEO, Neil Sears added: “We are delighted to announce this pitch partnership with UCFB. Having attended the University myself, I know first hand the importance of gaining real world knowledge along with practical experience. “By collaborating with UCFB, this will both allow Bury FC to optimize the pitch usage during times which are traditionally harder to fill whilst also supporting the next generation of students hoping to get started in the sports industry. “We look forward to a continued partnership with UCFB which both benefits the club and also adds real value to industry.” View the full article

We can confirm match arrangements for Saturday’s FA Vase tie against Chadderton. Supporters are now able to purchase general admission tickets for the South Stand. The Main Stand will be closed to fans for this fixture. Our Eyelevel Sponsors Lounge package is available at half-price for £34 (inc. VAT & booking fee). Tickets are on sale until Wednesday at midday. 1885 Suite will be free of charge to supporters from 1pm, entrance will be via the Players entrance on a first come first service basis. The bar will be open, no food will be served. Fans are required to buy a South Stand match ticket in order to gain access to 1885. Starkies will also be free of charge. Open from 12:30pm. David Pugh will be the Q&A guest in both Eyelevel Sponsors Lounge & Starkies. Click here to purchase your ticket View the full article