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Incoming: Andy Kellett Bury FC are excited to announce former Wigan Athletic player Andy Kellett has joined the club. The 29-year-old has a wealth of experience to bring to Andy Welsh’s squad and can play in an array of positions including central-midfield as well as left-back/left-midfield. Kellett joins the Shakers following three years playing for Guiseley, after struggling with injury in the previous two seasons he made 14 appearances last season, scoring twice. Born in Bolton, he was playing grassroots football when his team got to a final which was played at the stadium of his hometown team. Bolton scouts were watching and signed him alongside his best mate. He progressed through the ranks at Bolton, playing in the U23s and the B team, whilst also going out on loan to Manchester United & Plymouth Argyle. In 2015, Andy made the move from Bolton to Wigan where he played for three years before joining Notts County, which is where he made his one appearance against Bury FC in December 2018 during a 0-0 at Meadow Lane. After leaving County he went onto play for AFC Flyde & Alfreton Town before his time at Guiseley. Upon joining the club Kellett said: “It’s always a nerve-wracking thing coming to a new football club. In my previous clubs, I’ve always known people going into them but I’m coming to this one not knowing anyone. I’m sure we’ll have a good pre-season together and get to know each other. “I’ve always known Bury as a team to be in the Football League, it’s a little bit different now but hopefully we can re-build it back to being that status again. “I’ve played with lads before who have said that if you can get down to Bury, get yourself down there because it’s a brilliant 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Incoming: Sean Higgins Bury FC are delighted to announce that former Wigan & Oldham youngster Sean Higgins has joined the club. The 20-year-old can play in a number of positions including full-back and central midfield. Sean started out at Wigan Athletic before moving to Oldham in July 2019. Following two years at Boundary Park, he joined Altrincham before moving to Matlock last summer and then onto Bury AFC in December 2022. Higgins made 36 appearances under Andy Welsh last season scoring four goals. He’s also had loan spells at Stalybridge Celtic & Trafford in the last few seasons. Speaking to buryfc.co.uk Sean said: “I think the project that they are building here is massive, you look at the stadium, you look at the fans they’ve got now, it was a no-brainer to join and I’m looking forward to a big season ahead. “Playing under the gaffer last year was a really good experience in terms of getting me back and I enjoyed every minute playing last year and fingers crossed I can do the same here this season and push us to win the title. “I’m being put into the team to do my job and help the team wherever possible. I’m fit, I’m dynamic and I bring a lot of energy, so hopefully when I’m called upon, I’ll do a job.” 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Bury FC are delighted to welcome Dan Lafferty to the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The commanding centre-back joins Andy Welsh’s side after leaving Atherton Collieries at the end of the previous campaign, where he’s played for the last six seasons. He also had an initial spell at Colls in 2009. Lafferty signed for Radcliffe under Kevin Glendon in 2013, he went on to make 116 appearances and scoring 8 goals before leaving in 2016 and joining Colls. Speaking after his move, he said: “It was a difficult decision leaving Colls, I have been there for a long time, and I never really wanted to leave, I just felt now was the right time. “I spoke with Andy [Welsh] on the phone and he outlined his aims and the ambitions of the club and I just bought into it straight away. “My next move after Colls, I always wanted it to be a project, maybe try and win a league, a cup and this just suited.” 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Bury FC are delighted to confirm Andy Briggs has joined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old striker joins the club from NWCFL Division One North side Steeton where he scored 35 goals last season. Briggs has played in his home West Yorkshire town since the age of 16 and has spent the last nine seasons playing in Steeton green, he’s played through their journey from amateur football to them joining the National League System. Upon joining the club, he said: “I felt like it was time for a new challenge and when Andy [Welsh] called me and said he wanted me to come down here, it was almost a no-brainer.” “Just looking at the setup down here and where this club plans to be and wants to be, it’s going to be a real great experience” 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

We would like to give a massive welcome to Bury FC to our Manager, Andy Welsh. Find out more about The Gaffer in the first of what will be many Interviews to come from the famous Gigg Lane. 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt #ShakersTogether

Welcome to Bury FC, prolific forward, Benito Lowe. Reporter Adam Clark finds out more about what attracted Benito to the Shakers and his aims for the season. 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Welcome to Gigg Lane Connor Comber! The pacy winger lets us know how happy he is to be at Bury and about his aims for the season. 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Welcome to Gigg Lane Jack Atkinson! The Welsh Sticksman lets us know how happy he is to be at Bury and about his aims for the season. 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Welcome to Gigg Lane Lewis Gilboy! The pacy winger lets us know how happy he is to be at Bury and about his aims for the season. 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. We're by the fans, for the fans, and we couldn't do this without you. #BuryFC

Coverage of our away game at home... against Uttoxeter Town! 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

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

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

Comprehensive highlights of our emphatic opening day win over Glossop at Gigg Lane. 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

Coverage of our 3-1 away win over recently relegated Colne FC 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

Andy Welsh gives his first post-match interview of pre-season, discussing players, fitness and the build-up to the league opener. 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

Andy Welsh speaks to Sanny Rudravajhala following an impressive 2-2 draw with NPL side Hyde United. 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