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Treasureline: Week 5
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 5 – 26th June 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £6500 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 £6500 Rollover HM4211 M FOZZARD £1000 BB0323 S JOHNSON £100 LN5144 S NEAVE £50 BL4752 T PEEBLES £50 BK2304 C BLAND £25 SA1307 R MOORHOUSE £25 PA4072 S TAYLOR £10 LL5192 R BROWN £10 MO2605 A HUNTER £10 LP5795 G WATSON £10 HA5187 J PAPE £10 LQ6165 S PRITCHARD £10 HC1020 C MOSS £10 HA3452 S PEACOCK £10 MN1351 I FITTON £10 WK4269 D FARRELL £10 LJ2761 P TOSNEY 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
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Get Involved: Your Club, Volunteer Your Time
The 2023/2024 season was an eventful one from start to finish. Through the highs and lows, one thing has been consistent – the volunteers who dedicate themselves week-in, week-out have been at the heart of everything we have done as a club. Whether it be working to look after the ground during the week, operating the turnstiles, selling Pound For The Ground raffle tickets, or helping clear the stands on match days, you’ve done us proud and you represent everything that is special about our club. For all of your hard work, we thank you. In the off-season, thoughts turn to next time around and we need to ensure we continue to have a strong pool of volunteers to help run the club on matchdays. Both Men’s & Women’s sides will be running out of Gigg Lane next season, so as many volunteers as possible will be needed. Details of how you can get involved in 2024/25 are below. Join The Team The success of Bury Football Club at all levels is dependent on our army of volunteers, and we want to invite you to get involved in any way you feel able, and for as much or as little time as you can spare. Whilst we have a dedicated group, it’s important that we ensure as many areas as possible can be covered on a matchday and through the week. The list below gives you an idea of the kind of tasks our volunteers help us with: Ground Staff: for general maintenance through the week and assistance on match days Match Day Customer Service: Supporter assistance, way-finders and stadium litter picking Match Day Hospitality: Staff / player / visiting team / sponsor / hospitality catering, meeting and greeting Media Activities: Broadcasters, film-makers & video editors, camera technicians, media runners, match photographers, graphic designers, social media content creators, club marketing, website technicians, match reporters, editors & writers Matchday Experience: Flag-bearers & preparation, music & announcements, mascot & junior team co-ordinators Commercial Activities: Club Shop operators / sellers and programme sellers Fundraising Activities: Administration of fundraising activities, selling match day tickets and organising / co-ordinating new events Financial Activities: Accounting and book-keepers Plus many more….!! We’ll be holding a Volunteer’s Open Day on Saturday 6th July from 10am-12noon where you’ll have the chance to come and explore the club, have a chat with us, and get a feel for everything we do. Please note this date is for new volunteers only. At a follow-up day on Saturday 13th July, we will have a team of our current volunteers to dive into the specifics of each role and what we will be expecting you to do at each game. Volunteer Coordinator, Samantha Harman said: “Being a volunteer for Bury FC is great fun and so rewarding knowing we are giving something back to the club we love. “We are currently recruiting for various roles that would fit anyone. “If you feel you could make a difference for your club then I would 100% advise you to get involved.” Having a strong group of volunteers means that we can give our fans the most welcoming matchday experience every week, and helps to keep our costs down leading to a fully sustainable club long-term. Ideally, you will be able to commit to helping out at every home match, but whatever time you’re able to give will be gratefully accepted, and we want you to come and chat with us to give you a chance to see how you can help. If you want to be #PartofIt with the club for the 2024/2025 season, fill out the form below and we look forward to welcoming you to the session at Gigg Lane on Saturday 6th July! Loading… View the full article
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Incoming: Josh Gregory
We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Josh Gregory. The 26 year old joins the club from Northen Premier Side Prescot Cables. Josh started his playing career at Wigan before moving on to have stints with Chorley, Clitheroe and then Witton Albion before joining Prescot. We caught up with Dave McNabb who had the following to say about his new signing: Welcome to Bury, Josh. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Andy Rowland: 1954-2024
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Shaker Andy Rowland, aged 69. Andy started out at Derby County his hometown club, before moving to Gigg Lane in 1974. Rowland (above) leaps after scoring one of his 59 goals for the Shakers He made 174 appearances for the club during this time at the club. In September 1978, he headed south to play for Swindon Town where he played for eight seasons. Rowland scored on his return to Gigg Lane as Swindon won 1-0 in March 1979. Everyone at Bury Football Club would like to pass on condolences to Andy’s family & friends. View the full article
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Incoming: Brad Carroll
We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced midfielder Brad Carroll. The 27 year old joins the club from Lancaster City, where he made 37 appearances last season. He also counts Barrow, Kendal, Clitheroe and Workington as his former clubs. Dave McNabb said: “Solid and aggressive centre midfielder who will give us bite and legs in the middle of the pitch. We caught up with Dave McNabb who had the following to say about his new signing: Welcome to Bury, Brad. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Treasureline: Week 4
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 4 – 19th June 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £6000 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 £6000 Rollover HE1955 NO WINNER £1000 HA2817 A JAMES £100 NE3069 R MATHEWS £50 SB0163 J BROWN £50 ND6558 E MAGUIRE £25 HM1859 J HENDERSON £25 RS1048 C LIGMAN £10 RP0428 A MORRISON £10 LJ5970 D WINTER £10 PA3390 MRS ERSKIN £10 HD1387 C JACKSON £10 MO1856 S LIVESEY £10 HM1139 M THOMAS £10 HJ4716 G THOMAS £10 BB5513 J BRIDGE £10 NL0382 J GREEN £10 BR4210 N WRIGHT 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
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Junior Season Ticket Giveaway
Juniors from across the borough are welcomed into Gigg Lane this Saturday as Bury Football Club step-up preparations for the 2024-25 season. The players of the future will be meeting players and staff from our first team squads on Saturday morning, as over 100 players across the new Junior section of the club sign-on for the new season. To celebrate this next step for the club, we are giving away a 100 U16s season tickets. To be in with a chance of winning one of these, you need to be at Gigg Lane from 11am on Saturday 22nd June for the draw which will take place in the Manchester Road End of the ground. There will be other goodies to win, including shirts and other merchandise, match tickets and mascot packages! No junior will leave empty-handed, so get on down this Saturday as we celebrate the next development, and the future, of the club! To contact the club, please utilise our new contact page which is accessed HERE. Follow us on social media for all the latest from the club – X / Facebook / Instagram View the full article
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Now Available: 2024/25 Season Tickets
Following the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) Annual General Meeting over the weekend, it has been confirmed that there will again be 24 teams making up the Premier Division next season. Over 70,000 supporters came through the Gigg Lane turnstiles across last season and we are now pleased to confirm ticket details for the new season for all supporters. CLICK HERE TO BUY SEASON TICKETS ONLINE Last season, was our first back at Gigg Lane since 2019 and whilst we didn’t achieve the aim of promotion, manager Dave McNabb and the team have been working hard on building a new squad to go again for season 2024/25. Check out our latest signings HERE! Standard Season Ticket Admission Prices* Adult £196 16-18 year old £100 Under 16s £50 Under 5s Free *excludes booking fee CLICK HERE TO BUY ONLINE Season tickets prices account for all 23 home league games (including VAT) and are able to be purchased in either the Main Stand or South Stand only. You have until 10th July to purchase if you want a printed Season Ticket card. Purchases after that date will be digital ticket only. U16 Season Ticket Giveaway: We will be holding an event at Gigg Lane on Saturday 22nd June from 11am, where there are 100 free U16 season tickets to be given away. More details will follow this week, so put this date in your diary. Reserved Seating: Supporters will be required to select their seat when purchasing online this season. Seats selected will be noted as ‘Reserved’ for all league games. Select the ticket you require to purchase, this opens up the Gigg Lane plan and from there you will be able to select your block of choice, and then row / seat number. Example provided below. Step 1 – Choose your ticket Step 2 – Choose your block Step 3 – Choose your seat Whilst we are permitting season ticket holders to reserve seats, there are occasions where we may need to ask people to change seat. We are completing some further work on the Main Stand so this is the most likely stand to require changes. However, we will try to ensure that an alternative seat is made available in the same stand. We have also blocked out a few sections which are not available for reservation. These are the hospitality and press areas in the Main Stand, and Blocks A and B in the South Stand, which will continue as the singing section. Anyone wishing to use Blocks A or B are advised to reserve a seat in South Stand Block J when choosing a ticket. We have also blocked out Blocks H and I in the Main Stand so that we can use this for away supporters, and save the cost of opening another stand for what will usually be a small number of away fans. Please take care when choosing your seat as we are unable to change it for you after purchase. The position of the pitch is shown by the green strip marked ‘Field’ which shows which way you will be facing. We have tried to use all the old row and seat numbers so it is as accurate as we could make it. If you decide you don’t like your seat there will be plenty of unreserved seating available. Purchasing more than one ticket: Season ticket purchases will be linked to the email address used at the time of purchase. The club may sometimes use the ticketing platform to contact ticket holders, for instance regards match updates or changes. Where tickets are purchased for separate households, we therefore recommend the use of individual email addresses to provide better communication links. Live Streaming: Included in all season tickets is access to any available Live Stream* from Gigg Lane. Access for this service is linked to the email address used to purchase the season ticket. To ensure receipt of your access, please ensure the email address input is correct for each ticket purchase. Multiple tickets purchased with the same email address will receive communications to the noted email address only. *not including Saturday 3pm kick-offs broadcast during the ‘blocked hour’ directive set out by UEFA. CLICK HERE TO BUY ONLINE Physical Season Tickets: All season ticket orders received by 10th July, will be printed onto a season ticket card that will be available to pick up from Gigg Lane in early August. Admission can be accessed via either the digital QR code or physical cards in this case. Season tickets bought after the 10th July will be digital only. Digital tickets can be accessed from the receipt within your email following purchase, or in the following ways: SMS Text Message (if phone number provided) Login to the TicketCo App (Google Play Store / Apple Store) Smartphone Wallet App (available on Android & iOS) Simply present your QR code from one of the available options above at the turnstile to gain admission. Cash Season Ticket Sales: Where accessing season tickets online is an issue (eg email availability or unable to pay by card), the club are this season able to provide supporters with the option of paying by cash at Gigg Lane. This will be at specific times ONLY as outlined below: Wed 19th June, 10am-12noon Fri 21st June, 10am-12noon Tues 25th / Wed 26th / Fri 28th June, 10am-5pm Further dates / times will be subject to availability and will be communicated via the website. Disabled Supporter & Carer Tickets: We have used the best practice guidance set out by Level Playing Field for ticketing and seating management for disabled supporters, as well as input from a small number of our own disabled fans and those at other clubs. This follows the concept of making a more considered ‘reasonable adjustment’ rather than just a concession on price. In accordance with this guidance, anyone with a disability requiring the assistance of a carer will be asked to purchase a ticket at full price, which then allows for a free carer ticket for someone to escort them to the game. Purchasers of free carer tickets will be contacted by email to provide evidence of disability which can be one of the following documents: Receipt of the mid-rate care element or the high-rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance. War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability. Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate). Further advice can be found on the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual is included on their Deaf Register, or a letter or report from an aural specialist confirming that hearing loss has been recorded at 70 – 95 dBHL or worse. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual has a learning difficulty or disability. For children – a letter from the head teacher at a their school confirming eligibility will be acceptable. We reserve the right to cancel carer tickets where evidence is requested and not produced. There will be 30 blue badge holder car parking spaces available within the Gigg Lane car park, able to be secured for the season for FREE. Details on how to secure one of these will be provided in the coming days. NB: Please note we have a bug in the online system which doesn’t allow carers to choose from any seat, we are working to fix this. Hospitality Package Prices This season the club is able to offer three hospitality packages for supporters looking for that exclusive experience at Gigg Lane. These are available in Starkies, 1885 Suite and EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge. Prices are outlined below: Starkies Pass – Adult £150 / U16 £100 1885 Suite – £620 EyeLevel Lounge – £1,440 Full details on the packages, and to order yours, click HERE. Single Match Admission Prices General admission prices remain the same as last season, but you will not be able to reserve a seat with a single match ticket. Adult £10 16-18 Year Olds £5 Under 16s £3 Under 5s Free To contact the club, please utilise our new contact page which is accessed HERE. Follow us on social media for all the latest from the club – X / Facebook / Instagram Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2024/25 View the full article
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Double winners following NWCFL awards dinner
We are delighted to announce we picked up two awards at the North West Counties awards dinner in Blackpool on Saturday night. Our matchday programme, The Shakers, won the Premier Division Programme of the Year award. A big thank you to programme editor, Chris Saville, and the team who contribute to pieces each week to make it best in the division last season. Our thanks also extends to our programme producer FootiePrint for meeting the often late deadlines, flexibility in dealing with frequent game re-arrangements and getting the high-quality printed copies to Gigg Lane for every game. The club also picked up the quarterly Respect Award for February, March & April 2024. The award is based on marks given by member clubs to each other for things like the friendly welcome received at the ground, good hospitality, and the way dressing rooms are left at away fixtures as examples. We are glad to have left a good impression on the clubs visited in this last quarter and thank them for their kind comments. We would like to thank the players and all those behind the scenes for their work which went towards securing this award at the end of last season. View the full article
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Macron Cup Draw: Bury receive bye to second round
At the NWCFL AGM on Saturday morning, league officials made the draw for first round of the Macron Cup. The draw was split into four groups, we were placed into Group 4 and subsequently received a bye. We could face one of the following clubs in Round Two (date of the second round is to be confirmed): Chadderton Cheadle Town Stockport Georgians Droylsden Abbey Hey New Mills Cheadle Heath Nomads Prestwich Heys Irlam Stockport Town Maine Road West Didsbury & Chorlton Ramsbottom United Click here to view the full draw. View the full article
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Incoming: Macauley Wilson
We are delighted to announce that commanding centre back Macauley Wilson has committed to Dave McNabb’s Shakers for the 2024/25 season. The former Manchester United and Blackpool youth prospect joins us following a six year stint at Bamber Bridge where he was club captain. During his career Macauley has also previously spent time on loan at National League side AFC Fylde. Described as a fearless leader who is always ready to step up when required it’s no doubt that Macauley makes an excellent and exciting addition for the coming season. We caught up with Dace McNabb who had the following to say about his new signing: Welcome to Bury, Macauley. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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2024/25 Season: Gigg Lane Car Park Policy
As the new season draws closer we wanted to take the opportunity to update you with regards to changes we are making to matchday car parking. We currently have 182 spaces available on a matchday, the majority have these are taken up by matchday squads and staff, blue badge holders, disabled people, some volunteers, opposition boards and finally some 1885 members. We have the biggest car park in the division, having a car park of this size presents many operational challenges in terms of a booking in process and then managing it on the day as well which is unsustainable for a club that in the main operates off a volunteer base. As a result the following changes will be made for the upcoming season: 30 spaces will be allocated for blue badge holders/disabled. If you would like a space for the upcoming season please go onto TicketCo and pick a ticket for parking (£0 cost). You will then be required to attend the club reception (during opening hours) and collect a pass, you will be required to show a blue badge to obtain the pass. 52 spaces will be allocated to players and officials and boards. The remaining spaces will be on a first come first serve basis charged at £5 (cash only on the day and we would ask that were possible you have correct money). This decision has not been taken lightly but saves many man hours from an operational perspective whilst also driving further revenues for the club to invest in fan related activities. Surrounding Gigg Lane SatNav Postcode: BL9 9HR WhatThreeWords: ///issues.skins.span There is on-street parking in the residential areas surrounding Gigg Lane (as shown above), with supporters reminded to be respectful and considerate of the local residents at all times, as well as being mindful of and adhering to the parking permit measures in place in close proximity to the ground. Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2024/25. View the full article
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Bury FC U21 Trials Invitation
We have now made a formal application to the NW U21’s Development League for the coming season to host our new Under 21s team. During the next few weeks, we will be holding trials for talented players aged between 16-20 years. Are you an aspiring footballer looking for an exciting opportunity to fine-tune your skills and be part of a historic club? Our new U21s men’s football team wants ambitious and talented players like you to join us for trials. At Bury FC, you can expect UEFA licensed coaching and dedicated support right from the start of your journey. Our structured men’s football program offers a pathway for progression within the club. If you make the team, you’ll enjoy training and playing at the eleven-thousand-seater Gigg Lane stadium, showcasing your skills in front of a special fan base on match days. We are a fan-owned community club dedicated to nurturing young talent and helping players reach their full potential. If you’re under 21 or above the age of 16, we’d love to hear from you. Just share your full name, playing position, current experience, age, and contact details with us by Thursday, 20th June 2024. If accepted, your monthly subscriptions will be £35 per month for the 24/25 season. Interested in growing your football career with us? Email: buryfcu21.secretary@outlook.com to kickstart your journey at Bury FC. Be part of it! Reach out for more details. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Treasureline: Week 3
This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 3 – 12th June 2024 are in! The rollover this week was £5500 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 £5500 Rollover NQ6596 NO WINNER £1000 LK6533 M ROTHERY £100 BL4876 L DRAKE £50 BA1546 D STOTT £50 RR2539 G BRIERLEY £25 HB3174 S JUMP £25 NA6188 N BLACKWELL £10 MN3910 J OXLEY £10 PA2839 D TAYLOR £10 HC6860 J LOGAN £10 BL1426 G BENTLEY £10 NA2773 M HUNT £10 RP6203 G LONGLAND £10 LQ5889 D STUART £10 BR3832 J CROSSLAND £10 HD3092 J CAMSELL £10 HM1055 A BALL 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
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New Catering Partner: The Difference Group
We are delighted to announce a new catering partnership with The Difference Hospitality Group for the next six years at Gigg Lane. This is a fantastic partnership for the football club and we think the fans will love the new food offerings in all the key areas of the club. This will include the 1885 Suite, Eye Level sponsors lounge and the in-stand kiosks. We are happy to announce that at our first game at Gigg for the new season, we will be giving every fan a £2 voucher towards a meal deal. This is a thank you to supporters and hopefully will go some way to earning your trust in our matchday offering going forward. CEO Neil Sears said: “I am excited to have a chance to refresh our catering offer at Gigg Lane, last season I had many fans comment that we could and should be doing better with our food offering. “One of the key areas that I want to improve on is the fan experience, this starts with the food offering. The Difference Group will offer an increased choice, better signage, investment in our kiosks, good quality and competitive pricing and the fans will see this straight away.” Bryan Telfer, Managing Director of The Difference Hospitality Group said: “After a competitive tender process, we are thrilled that Bury FC have chosen us, The Difference Hospitality Group, to deliver a fresh, exciting experience to fans at Gigg Lane. As sports fans ourselves, we understand what it takes to enhance the fan experience and are committed to providing consistent, top-notch service at every game.” View the full article
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Incoming: Lewis Earl
We are excited to announce the signing of Lewis Earl from National League North side Marine. The 6ft 1’ centre half, who is also comfortable playing in the holding midfield role has committed to Dave McNabb’s Shakers for the 2024/25 season. Lewis started his career at EFL Championship side Preston North End, before departing in the summer of 2020. He moved on to Stockport County – spending the 2021/22 campaign on loan at AFC Telford United, Warrington Rylands and then Hyde United. Lewis then moved on to Chester but a serious injury curtailed a large proportion of his first season there, however he impressed in his nine appearances for the club at the back end of the season and his contract was extended. Following a short loan stint at Bootle, Lewis then moved to Marine. Dave McNabb had the following to say on is new recruit: Welcome to Bury, Lewis. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Season Tickets for 2024/25
As outlined in the update recently, we are moving closer to opening up season ticket purchases ready for the 2024/25 season. Tickets will be available to purchase from Monday 17th June. Manager Dave McNabb has been putting the first signings for our men’s side together this past week, and we hope you are excited to return to Gigg Lane for another season of action from this summer. General Season Tickets Admission We are pleased to announce that prices will remain the same as last season*: Adults – £196 16-18 Year Olds – £98 Under 16s – £50 Under 5s – FREE *Inclusive of VAT, plus booking fee. As with last year, physical tickets will be provided to all supporters who sign up for their 2024/25 ticket before the 1st July. This season also, supporters will be able to reserve their seat for the first time too. Details on how you can do this, will be available on the point of sale. U16s Season Ticket Giveaway On Saturday 22nd June, we will be running a Junior Season Ticket Giveaway! 100 under-16s who attend Gigg Lane on the day, will leave with a season pass for the 2024/25 season via our draw. Full details on this event will be provided ahead of the date but put a reminder in the calendar now, and don’t miss out! Hospitality Season Tickets The hospitality offerings for next season have also been refined and we are pleased to outline the details of our exclusive membership club for 60 people in the 1885 suite on home matchdays. The pricing for the 1885 exclusive membership packages will be £620 including VAT per person (£26.95 per game). This is a £100 reduction on last season’s price and we hope provides a great matchday experience for all supporters who want to get close to the action. The package covers all home NWCFL fixtures: Entrance via the Hospitality Entrance in the Main Stand Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match until 7pm. Private TV showing all live BT (including 12.30 kick offs) and free-to-view matches. Private pay bar for beers, wines, and spirits. Pre-match food 10% discount on all items from the retail shop. 10% discount on Starkies room hire. Matchday team sheet. One season ticket Half-time refreshments Access to 1885 lounge with bar Players attendance post-match Discount on other sponsorship and advertising opportunities. A further extended VIP package for supporters who want an exclusive experience on Gigg Lane matchdays, will also be available in our EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge. For full details on this and our Starkies Pass, please head to our Hospitality Season Ticket page HERE. Availability for these packages are limited, so grab your ticket quick by ordering below. Order Hospitality Tickets Follow the Shakers next season in style, we’ve got you covered! #BuryFC | #SeasonTickets View the full article
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Men’s Squad Summary
There has been a lot of comings and goings at Gigg Lane in the past week, so to bring all supporters up to speed on how the men’s squad is forming we have provided the following summary. Coming in over the past week, we have (click on the link to read more): Striker, Ruben Jerome Winger, Iyrwah Gooden Goalkeeper, Tom Stewart Defender, Will Calligan Wing-Back, Bebeto Gomes Central Defender, Efe Ambrose Midfielder, Bobby Carroll Winger, Morgan Homson-Smith Attacking Midfielder, Rustam Stepans Attacking Midfielder, Bryan Ly Ruben Jerome Iyrwah Gooden Tom Stewart Will Calligan Bebeto Gomes Bobby Carroll Morgan Homson-Smith Efe Ambrose Rustam Stepans Bryan Ly Re-joining for next season: Alex Cherera Sam Coughlan Connor Comber Gaz Peet Leaving the club since the announcement of a retention list: Benito Lowe Billy Reeves Andy Scarisbrick Max Harrop Tom Moore There is sure to be further activity over the next week ahead of pre-season training resuming next weekend. Keep it here for all news on the club, via the website or on social media. Links provided below. X / Facebook / Instagram #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Club Statement – Further Update on Supporter Behaviour
Over the last few weeks, the club have been working with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on identifying the individuals who firstly invaded the pitch after the equalising goal was scored, and secondly those who were shown to be fighting with each other and this was portrayed on social media during our Play-off Final at Ericstan Park in early May. We are now able to provide you with a further update, following our statements last month. As a club, we wish to again re-iterate that this behaviour is completely unacceptable in today’s society and has no place at our community club. A handful of those identified for fighting have been arrested and are currently under investigation by GMP. We will continue to work alongside the relevant authorities in ensuring that they are banned from Gigg Lane. Today, we have also issued a number of banning letters in conjunction with our club sanctions policy around pitch encroachment. This process will be continuing over the next few weeks as we contact all those identified. In relation to these incidents the club has this week received a charge from the Manchester FA with a breach of rule E.21: ‘failing to control our supporters’. The charge centres around the following reported incidents: – throwing beer on officials, – the use of pyrotechnics which are prohibited, – fighting and finally, – encroachment of the pitch when the equalising goal was scored. This kind of behaviour leaves the club again in the spotlight with the FA for the wrong reasons and subject to sanctions as a result. The club will now put its case to the Manchester FA over the events that occurred. I have talked about behaviour a lot during my short time with the club, and whilst the majority of our fans attend the games in good spirits and support Dave and the team, the 1% are still causing the club considerable issues. My message to this 1% is if you cannot attend matches and behave appropriately, then you are simply not welcome. With so much excitement over the last few days around club signings, it really hurts to have to write these kind of messages. We look forward to the new season with optimism and look forward to welcoming back our genuine club supporters at Gigg Lane. It is key that the club provides the community with an environment that is safe and secure for all who attend. We continue to work to towards this goal. Neil CEO, Bury Football Club View the full article
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Hospitality Season Tickets
We have enhanced and improved our hospitality packages for the 2024-25 season. We have a new catering firm in place who will be investing in the kiosks around the stadium, and updating the furniture in hospitality, firstly in the Sponsors Lounge and eventually in the 1885 Suite. We have put together three different packages at three different price points to provide more options. The food should be considerably improved this season. 1885 members will be served before the game rather than half time, Sponsors Lounge will be a two course meal, and a pie is included with the Starkies Pass. The packages do not include parking, as we have found this is not always used, but parking can be purchased at each game for £5 cash. This has allowed us to reduce the 1885 Suite package by £100. Both the 1885 and Sponsors Lounge season tickets include access to a specially reserved seating area above the bar areas. We will also be inviting former Bury players to meet guests in the Sponsors Lounge, as well as the current players and management team. The Starkies Pass does not include a season ticket which needs to be purchased separately. We will release details of sponsors and individual matchday packages in due course. Standard season tickets will go on sale in the next few days. Starkies Pass Exclusive membership club for the 2024/25 season for up to 70 people who will have VIP access to Starkies on home matchdays before and during the game. It will be open to all supporters after the match. The price is £200 including VAT per person (£8.69 per game) and the package will include: Entry via the Manchester Road entrance (bottom of Starkies) from 12pm Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match until 7:30pm Private TV showing all live BT (including 12:30 kick off) and free to view matches Private pay bar for beers, wines and spirits Seats for up to 70 people with panoramic views of Gigg Lane Pie available from 1pm included in the price (includes vegan option) 10% discount on all items from the club shop 10% discount on Starkies room hire Matchday team sheet Drinks promotions VIP event mailing list Does not include the price of a season ticket which will need to be purchased separately. Please note, the price does not include your Season Ticket or Match Ticket and is for league fixtures only. Buy Now 1885 Club Exclusive membership club for the 2024/25 season for up to 60 people who will have VIP access to the 1885 suite on home matchdays. The price is £620 including VAT per person (£26.95 per game) plus booking fee, and includes: Entrance via the Hospitality Entrance In the main stand Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match Private TV showing all live BT (including 12:30 kick off) and free to view matches Private pay bar for beers, wines, and spirits Pre-match food 10% discount on all items from the retail shop 10% discount on Starkies room hire Matchday team sheet One season ticket Half time refreshments Access to 1885 lounge with bar Player’s attendance post-match Discount on other sponsorship and advertising opportunities Please note, valid for league fixtures only. Buy Now Sponsors Lounge Our premium package. Exclusive season ticket for the 2024/25 season for up to 19 people who will have VIP access to the Eye Level Sponsors Lounge on matchdays, for an unforgettable experience. The price is £1440 including VAT per person (£62.60 per game) plus booking fee, and the package includes: Entrance via the Hospitality Entrance In the main stand Open pre-match, during the game, and post-match Private TV showing all live BT (including 12:30 kick offs) and free to view matches Private pay bar for beers, wines, and spirits 10% discount on all items from the retail shop 10% discount on Starkies room hire Matchday team sheet Matchday programme Includes one season ticket Two course pre-match meal Half time refreshments Board Director/CEO In attendance MOM/Manager attendance post-match Discount on other sponsorship and advertising opportunities Please note, valid for league fixtures only. Buy Now View the full article
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Bury FC launches Bury FC Juniors
Bury FC launches Bury FC Juniors: Paving the Way for Football Excellence in our Community Bury FC is excited to announce the launch of Bury FC Juniors, a grassroots football club designed to create a talent pathway for young footballers from grassroots right through to our men’s and women’s first teams. Bury FC Juniors will provide a structured coaching and development program, offering aspiring young talent the necessary resources, guidance and opportunities to excel in their football journey. By establishing a clear progression pathway, Bury FC Juniors is aimed at local talent to help them reach their full potential and pursue their dreams of playing at higher levels. It is also hoped that creation of community centred junior football provision will create a lasting legacy and help the club to better engage with school aged children and their families, providing a foundation for longer term growth of Bury FC at all levels. Bury FC Juniors Chairperson, Matt Barton, added: View the full article
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Incoming: Bryan Ly
We are delighted to announce the signing of attacker Bryan Ly. A familiar face to Shakers fans, the 20-year-old scored against us on Easter Saturday for Wythenshawe FC, he drops down a division to play in BL9 for the upcoming season. Ly had near 50 goal involvements last season, scoring 32 and assisting a further 18. In his first season, he scored 15 goals and assisted the same number. He came through the ranks at Morecambe before plying his trade in the North West Counties. Manager Dave McNabb is delighted to secure Ly for the 2024/25 season. Welcome to Bury, Bryan. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Incoming: Rustam Stepans
We are delighted to announce the signing of attacker Rustam Stepans from Charnock Richard. The winger impressed Shakers fans last season in his many appearances against us. Born in Latvia he started out his UK football journey in the youth ranks of Chorley, Southport & Marine. Before joining Runcorn Linnets in 2020. He joined Charnock Richard last summer after spending 2022/23 season at Atherton LR. Rustam scored 24 goals in 59 appearances last term, including five from the penalty spot. The gaffer Dave McNabb is delighted to have him on board. Welcome to Bury, Rustam. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Incoming: Morgan Homson-Smith
We are delighted to announce the signing of winger Morgan Homson-Smith from Longridge. The impressive and versatile midfielder has impressed during his time at the Preston based club and heads over to BL9 for the 24/25 season. He started out at Harrogate before playing for Southport in National League North. Following his time at Haig Avenue, he went onto play for FC United of Manchester, City of Liverpool and Bootle before joining Longridge in October 2022. The gaffer Dave McNabb is delighted to have him on board. Welcome to Bury, Morgan. Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article
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Incoming: Bobby Carroll
We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Bobby Carroll. The 22-year-old joins the club from Workington. Born in Doncaster. He started out at Everton in 2018, before moving to Chorley playing in the National League North. Bobby is quick across the ground, strong in the tackle and is also adept at carrying the ball forward and unleashing shots at goal. Dave McNabb had the following to say about his new midfielder: Welcome to Bury, Bobby Want to know more about our upcoming signings? Make sure you are following us across our social media pages in what is expected to be a busy time. X / Facebook / Instagram All signings are subject to FA / NWCFL clearance. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt View the full article