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On 8 November 2024 we confirmed the resignation of CEO and Club Secretary Neil Sears. 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. View the full article

Ahead of the big Boxing Day clash with Ramsbottom United, we are able to confirm access arrangements on the day. 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! View the full article

For many weeks, this fixture and our Boxing Day clash against Ramsbottom at Gigg Lane have looked like crunch games. Now…well, it’s difficult to overstate how vital they are after a recent series of flaky performances. 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! #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt View the full article

We can confirm the signing of defender Courtney Meppen-Walter from Nantwich Town for an undisclosed fee. 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. View the full article

We are able to confirm the signing of versatile defender Eoin Charles from Droylsden, subject to NWCFL approval. The 22-year-old came through the ranks at Irlam during the COVID pandemic, before moving to Broadheath Central and then onto Droylsden in the summer. Charles has made 22 appearances, and scored four goals including on his league debut against Euxton Villa. He can play at both right back and centre back so will fit into Dave McNabb’s flexible defensive structure well. Eoin’s brothers Shea and Pearce, both play at Sheffield Wednesday and have received international calls-ups from Northern Ireland. View the full article

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 30 -18th December 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £2500 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 £2500 Rollover WF1904 NO WINNER £1000 OA3013 J ROYALES £100 RP1227 H MALLEY £50 FB0209 C MACHEN £50 LQ1880 R HACK £25 NA0233 R SCHONER £25 RQ2516 R M COLEMAN £10 BR1598 G GELDER £10 LL2744 D MAITLAND £10 AG4521 A FEARON £10 BL3723 C POLLARD £10 NQ4512 C DAW £10 HD0595 S PEEL £10 MN0381 R BAXENDALE £10 HC5244 S ELLERTON £10 WG4979 A ACTON £10 PE3728 J GILLANDERS 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

Yesterday afternoon, members of our Men’s First Team, Women’s First Team and members of staff visited Fairfield General Hospital to spread some festive joy around the wards. Players handed out selection boxes and match tickets to patients & staff across several wards. Nicky Adams, Lewis Earl, Bobby Carroll, Bryan Ly, Brad Carroll, and Alik Babayan represented the Men’s first team, while Lily Metcalf and Sinead Nugent represented our Women’s first team, alongside Community Officer Casey Lynchey, Stadium Manager Stuart Wright, and Peeler the Dog! We’d like to wish all staff and patients at Fairfield General Hospital, a very merry Christmas and all the best for New Year. Check out our photo gallery below from our visit: View the full article

The club would like to update supporters with our Christmas opening hours. Reception: W/C 16th December Monday 16th: 9am-1pm Tuesday 17th: 9am-1pm Wednesday 18th: 1pm-5pm Thursday 19th: Closed Friday 20th: 1pm-5pm W/C 23rd December Monday 23rd: 9am-1pm Christmas Eve: Closed Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed Friday 27th: 11am-3pm W/C 30th December Monday 30th: 9am-1pm New Year’s Eve: Closed New Year’s Day: Closed Thursday 2nd Jan: 12pm-4pm Friday 3rd Jan: 1pm-5pm The club can be contacted at the above times, via email enquiries@buryfc.co.uk or 0161 537 9253. Club Shop will be open on the following days: Tuesday 17th: 11am-3pm Wednesday 18th: 4-7pm Thursday 19th: 11am-3pm Christmas Eve: 11am-3pm New Year’s Eve: 11am-3pm Thursday 2nd: 11am-3pm To contact the club shop, please email clubshop@buryfc.co.uk Please note these times are subject to change, we will update this page with any changes. 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

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 to bounce back from Tuesday night’s disappointing draw at Irlam, and especially because a win would take us to the top of the table. That’s why we need our fans to come out in numbers to get Gigg Lane bouncing! We are currently third – two points behind Chadderton on top and one behind Ramsbottom United in second. Neither has a league game this weekend, so…Up the Shakers – to the top!!! The ups and downs of recent results have been frustrating for everyone, but we just have to get on with it. We’re having a great season, and everyone is signed up to the promotion challenge. We’re in a great position, lying third below Chadderton on 59 points from 28 matches and second-placed Ramsbottom on 57 from 26. So our 56 from 26 matches puts a massive premium on a couple of games over the Christmas period. The results against Chadderton at Avro next Friday and Ramsbottom at home on Boxing Day might just be season-defining. Victory against Abbey Hey would be a great start to this sequence. So…Up the Shakers!!! View Tuesday’s post match media including interviews with Chris Watts & Connor Pye below. In Opposition – Abbey Hey After quite a good start their first season back in the Premier Division, Abbey Hey are moving in quite the wrong direction. Since we beat them 7-1 in August, they have slumped from 10th in the table to 14th. They have won only one game in their last six, and have lost all the other five. The Gorton club returned to the Premier Division by winning last season’s play-offs in Division One South. 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. 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: An international stream will be available, for this fixture. Not available in the UK Live stream tickets will be available to purchase very soon from our ticket webpage HERE. 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

If you are looking for a venue for your team, a casual kick about with friends or your company, we have some pitch availability over the Christmas period! Why Choose Our 3G Pitch? Top-Quality Surface: Play on a fully maintained 3G pitch, designed for maximum performance and safety. Ideal for All Events: Whether it’s a friendly match, training, or a tournament, we cater to all types of football activities. Prime Location: Conveniently located at the historic Gigg Lane, with easy access and parking. Competitive Rates: Affordable pricing for individuals, teams, schools and businesses. To Book Your Slot – please click here. Current Availability (as of 12.12.24) Saturday 21st: 9-11am half or quarter pitch Saturday 21st: 2.30-8pm full, half or quarter pitch Sunday 22nd: 9-10am full, half or quarter pitch Sunday 22nd: 5-8pm full, half or quarter pitch Monday 23rd: Various slots available throughout the day Friday 27th: Various slots available throughout the day/evening Saturday 28th: Various slots available in the morning Sunday 29th: Various slots available throughout the day Monday 30th: Various slots available throughout the day Thursday 2nd: Various slots available throughout the day Please ensure you read and adhere to our footwear rules – keeping our pitch in the best possible condition is essential. View the full article

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 29 -11th December 2024 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 HL6565 NO WINNER £1000 HC0108 L SIMPSON £100 HK5903 M PAGET £50 RP2210 E EARNSHAW £50 HK3658 G MIDGLEY £25 BL3754 C ELLIS £25 LN1048 P VERITY £10 HK3037 L BOWEN £10 BR3330 B HALLIDAY £10 LP2662 M R-PRIESTLEY £10 HB1238 P BIDDICK £10 NJ4091 W BALDWINSON £10 NN5108 F MISELL £10 LL4320 K HEANY £10 HA0994 T PICK £10 HD5782 R ENGLAND £10 HB3307 S LEADLEY 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

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 face yet another tough test with this visit to Irlam, but go into the game buoyed up by a stunning 4-0 performance against Colne. It was a day on which our skill was backed up by grit and determination. Everyone – not least manager Dave McNabb – was embarrassed by the abysmal midweek performance against Litherland REMYCA. So we’re back on track for our vital December run of fixtures. We were without suspended Ben Hockenhull, but were boosted by the last-minute signing of tough-tackling Aaron Chalmers. He not only strengthened the defence but popped the ball into the Colne net in a goalmouth scramble. Ben is available for the Irlam game and popular striker Djavan Pedro – also on five yellows – will play. But DJ will miss Saturday’s home match against Abbey Hey. Losing twice in four games shook us all after going 21 without a single defeat. So the convincing victory against Colne restored morale around the club – along with seeing Nicky Adams back in a Bury shirt. Up the Shakers!! In Opposition – Irlam This is a club with a long and distinguished history. They held us to a 2-2 draw at Gigg Lane back in August and are currently 11th in the league. They finished last season in 13th place. Irlam will be determined to build on a run of decent results. They have lost only one of their last six games, won two and drawn three – including 1-1 result at home against leaders Ramsbottom United just over a week ago. Last season we beat them 3-0 at home but lost 1-0 away – a defeat which cost us in our bid for promotion. 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 – £7 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. Up the Shakers! #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt 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

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

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