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Flying finish for Joe Skarz

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:10 -0000

Bury's Joe Skarz has set his sights on repeating last season’s storming finish to the season after committing his future to the club.

After beginning talks over a new deal back in August, the 22-year-old finally put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension last week.

Love and cakes in the air at Gigg Lane

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:09 -0000

Entertaining Chesterfield on a cold, grey February evening at Gigg Lane may not be everyone’s idea of a romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day.

But one dedicated Shakers’ follower ensured love was very much in the air when her beloved team faced the Spireites on Tuesday night.

It’s been a battle to train: Barker

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:08 -0000

Richie Barker has been growing increasingly frustrated over the passed couple of weeks following a number of match postponements.

Ahead of Tuesday night’s match against Chesterfield, the Shakers boss admits that the club has found it difficult to host proper training sessions, with a few niggling injuries also cropping up.

Bury 1 Chesterfield 1

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:54 -0000

Steve Schumacher’s late equaliser salvaged a point for Bury last night – but manager Richie Barker felt they should have had all three.

Up for the cupcakes!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:23:05 -0000

Love will be in the air at Gigg Lane tonight. Bury’s home game against Chesterfield coincides with Valentine’s Day.

Bury's clash with MK Dons postponed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:51:18 -0000

Bury star Joe Skarz has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Gigg Lane until May 2014. But Skarz will have to wait to pull on the Shakers jersey again after their clash with MK Dons was called off.

There will be no giving up for veteran Sodje

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:56:05 -0000

Bury veteran Efe Sodje has set his sights on making 700 league appearances after hitting 500 last week.

The 39-year-old centre-half reached the milestone last Tuesday, ironically away to League One leaders Charlton.

Bury's v Hartlepool United has been called off due to recent cold snap

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:06 -0000

Bury's home game with Hartlepool United is another to have fallen foul of the recent cold snap.

Gagged Bury bounce back

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:45:19 -0000

Bury manager Richie Barker revealed he banned his players from talking about the weekend defeat to Rochdale in a bid to get a positive response against table-topping Charlton.

No more Mr Nice Guys, says Cameron Belford

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:56:09 -0000

Goalkeeper Cameron Belford had told his Bury team-mates they cannot afford to be a soft touch again when they host Hartlepool this Saturday.

The Shakers were well off the pace during last weekend’s derby at Rochdale and for the second time this season they were outclassed by their bitter rivals.

Charlton 1 Bury 1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:08:14 -0000

Bury saw their hopes of recording a first away win of 2012 cruelly snatched away by Dale Stephens’ stoppage-time strike as League One leaders Charlton grabbed a draw at the Valley.

Shakers are aiming to avoid a double dip

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:58 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker accepts he may have to revise his mantra on losing back to back games when his side take on high-flying Charlton this evening.

Rochdale 3 Bury 0

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:21:39 -0000

A new line of T-shirts proclaiming ‘Coleman’s Mustard’ was already flying off the club shop shelves hours before Rochdale’s new manager took his Spotland bow.

Rochdale v Bury: Preview

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:22:08 -0000

John Coleman can instantly endear himself to the Rochdale faithful by leading his new team to victory over arch rivals Bury, writes Richard Partington.

Bury are on the up as derby looms

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:55:57 -0000

Bury captain Steve Schumacher insists he is not interested in payback during Saturday’s derby at Rochdale – the Shakers just want to win it for themselves.

Bury lost the first derby of the season at Gigg Lane in September, going 3-0 down inside 18 minutes and ultimately losing 4-2.

Giles Coke apologises for Bury penalty row

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:33:54 -0000

Giles Coke has apologised to Bury following his on-field altercation with club captain Steven Schumacher in the Shakers' 3-2 victory over Yeovil at the weekend.

Shakers overcome their spot of bother!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:26:58 -0000

Those that braved the elements at Gigg Lane on Saturday were treated to five goals and an entertaining game.

Bury 3 Yeovil 2

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:00:07 -0000

Bury bounced back from last week's home defeat by Sheffield United to return to winning ways against lowly Yeovil.

Coke has got his fizz back for Bury

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:55:26 -0000

Giles Coke is looking to pick up from where he left off after returning for a second loan spell with Bury.

The Sheffield Wednesday midfielder scored three goals in 10 games during two months at Gigg Lane earlier in the season. And after signing Mike Jones from Bury for an undisclosed fee last week, Wednesday boss Gary Megson let Coke go the other way till the end of the season.

Doble joins up with the Shakers

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:19:11 -0000

Bury have made their second loan signing of the transfer window by bringing in Ryan Doble from Southampton.

Shakers lose biggest financial mismatch in the League

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:42:45 -0000

Following Sheffield United this season must be very much like following Manchester City in 1998/99.

Bury 0 Sheffield United 3

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:18 -0000

Plucky Bury were unable to prevent Sheffield United maintaining their bid for promotion from League One.

Bury winger Mike Jones joins Sheffield Wednesday

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:20:39 -0000

WINGER Mike Jones has left Bury to join League One rivals Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.

No rest as Peter Sweeney gets ahead of game

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:11:53 -0000

Bury midfielder Peter Sweeney has revealed the secret of his new-found success – training during his holiday.

Picken wants the Blades to see the true Bury

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:55:47 -0000

Bury defender Phil Picken hopes the Shakers can set the record straight when they renew acquaintances with Sheffield United on Saturday.

Since stepping up into League One this season, Picken believes Bury have only looked out of their depth on one occasion – in early September at Bramall Lane.

Big year for Bury's Peter Sweeney

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:55:46 -0000

This time last year Bury boss Richie Barker was driving the team bus for his youth-team players. Yet the turn-around midfielder Peter Sweeney has enjoyed in the last 12 months has been just as remarkable.

Picked up on a free after Grimsby’s relegation from League Two in 2009/10, Sweeney struggled to hold down a regular place at the start of last season and come January was sidelined through injury.

Showing so far of the Shakers boss is good - but security is still their priority

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:29:58 -0000

After winning promotion from League Two last season, survival was Bury’s main target at the start of the campaign.

Bury 2 Walsall 1

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:39:28 -0000

Bury made a winning start to the new year to raise hope of launching a play-off push in 2012.

Tranmere 2 Bury 0

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:52:44 -0000

There was little festive cheer among the Bury camp lafter a frustrating defeat on Merseyside.

Bury apologise to Alan Knill after chants

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:52:19 -0000

Bury have apologised to former boss Alan Knill following “extremely abusive and extremely personal” chants from Shakers fans during their 3-1 win over Scunthorpe.

Scunthorpe 1 Bury 3

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:33:19 -0000

Bury came from a goal down to defeat former boss Alan Knill's Scunthorpe side at Glanford Park.

Skarz will be a massive loss for Knill reunion

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:55:15 -0000

Richie Barker was left wishing he could re-send his Christmas list ahead of the Boxing Day clash against Scunthorpe.

The Bury boss could do with a new left-back as he is struggling for cover for the suspended Joe Skarz.

Bury 1 Brentford 1

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:03:22 -0000

Christmas has come early for Bury boss Richie Barker. He always viewed Lenell John-Lewis as a useful squad man, a popular figure to keep spirits high and provide some fresh legs off the bench.

Bury v Brentford: Preview

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:26:08 -0000

Bury are hoping for a bumper crowd as they bid to get back on track at home to Brentford tomorrow.

Stay with the Shakers urges Bury striker Andy Bishop

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:24:04 -0000

Andy Bishop has urged Bury’s out-of-contract stars to commit their future to the club.

Skarz: Shakers will bounce back

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:55:47 -0000

Bury defender Joe Skarz has vowed to make amends when the Shakers host Brentford this Saturday.

The Shakers travelled to Colchester at the weekend on the back of a three-match winning streak in League One.

Barker closes in on hat-trick of new deals

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:55:46 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker has confirmed the club are closing in on tying down three more of their key players.

Winger David Worrall signed a new two-year deal in October, before captain Steve Schumacher and eight-goal top scorer Andy Bishop followed suit last month.

Richie Barker urges Bury to learn from school of hard knocks

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:56:54 -0000

Richie Barker has called for his Bury players to learn from their heavy defeat at Colchester United.

Colchester 4 Bury 1

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:40:02 -0000

Bury's winning run came to a shuddering halt as they were thrashed at Colchester United.

Rested Bury are ready to kick on

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:56:08 -0000

Ashley Eastham has admitted that although Bury have appreciated a week off, they’d much rather have had the chance to continue their brilliant recent form.

The Shakers travel to Colchester on Saturday on the back of three straight league wins after a 1-0 victory over Preston in their last outing emphasised just how far the newly-promoted club have come this season.

Shakers cut prices to £5 for Bees game

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:56:07 -0000

Bury are hoping for another bumper gate at home to Brentford next Saturday having reduced all tickets to just £5.

Almost 5,000 attended the derby with Preston last time out and they cheered Bury on to a third straight league win.

Barker: It’s so far, so good for the Shakers

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:56:03 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker believes it is so far so good during his first full season in management.

The former striker steered the Shakers to promotion last term after Alan Knill left for Scunthorpe United with the finish line in sight and since taking the reins Barker has continued to work wonders on a tight budget at Gigg Lane.

Shakers hope stars follow Steve’s signing example

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:55:40 -0000

Steve Schumacher believes there is a bright future at Bury after committing himself to the club until 2014.

The Bury captain followed winger David Worrall in signing a two-year extension, putting pen to paper on the eve of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Preston.

Bury boom: Shakers flying high after derby win

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:13:34 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker felt it was a hopeless task trying to single out a star man after their thoroughly-deserved derby win.

Bury 1 Preston North End 0

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:20:52 -0000

David Amoo's first-half effort proved enough to send Bury back into the top half of League One for the first time since August.

Richie Barker hails 'near-perfect' Bury

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:13:20 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker praised his side’s second half showing as “as close to a near-perfect performance as I’ve ever seen.”

Walsall 2 Bury 4

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:45:09 -0000

Impressive Bury overcame a struggling Walsall to continue their excellent away form with an emphatic win at the Banks’s Stadium.

Shakers must toughen up says Eastham

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:55:57 -0000

Ashley Eastham admitted there were a few home truths aired in the Bury dressing room after Saturday’s FA Cup defeat by Crawley.

For the second home game in succession, the Shakers struggled to compete with a direct, physical side having lost 2-1 against Stevenage two weeks before.

Barker concern as Bury outfought by big-spending Crawley

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:19 -0000

Bury might have failed to get past the FA Cup first round for the third time in four years. They may too have been knocked out by lower-league opposition this season. But it would still be a stretch to call Saturday’s defeat an upset.

FA Cup: Bury 0 Crawley 2

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:06:34 -0000

Bury crashed out of the FA Cup first round for the third time in four years after losing at home to Crawley.

Andy Bishop: I’ll keep cup kings in check

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:32:43 -0000

Andy Bishop has warned FA Cup kings Crawley he is looking to continue his hot streak.

In-form Andy Bishop out for FA Cup glory

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:56:08 -0000

Bury striker Andy Bishop has sent out an FA Cup warning to Crawley Town.

The League Two title chasers may arrive at Gigg Lane on Saturday confident of continuing their recent Cup exploits. But Bishop has told the big-spending Reds they will be up against a striker getting back to his prolific best.

Boss demands more despite Oldham win

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:56:07 -0000

Shakers' boss Richie Barker called on his team to play for 90 minutes despite watching them beat Oldham Athletic.

Andy Bishop’s first-half double proved sufficient for Barker’s side to claim three points at Boundary Park.

Bury are all revved up by Andy Bishop

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:24:38 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker paid tribute to striker Andy Bishop after his first-half double secured three points at Boundary Park.

Oldham 0 Bury 2

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:01:39 -0000

Andy Bishop’s first-half double proved decisive as Bury claimed derby honours against 10-man Oldham at Boundary Park.

Schumacher hopes derby clash will get the best out of Shakers

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:55:57 -0000

Steve Schumacher hopes the prospect of a derby duel this weekend can inspire Bury to get back to their best.

The Shakers make the short trip to Oldham looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home defeat on Saturday, in which they struggled to break down a well-organised Stevenage side.

Cameron Belford gets chance

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:58:00 -0000

Bury keeper Cameron Belford is set to remain in goal for Saturday’s derby against Oldham, writes Ben Collins.

Tired Shakers fail to hit the heights

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:26:43 -0000

It's one thing knowing what to expect, it’s another being able to do anything about it.

Bury 1 Stevenage 2

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:32:06 -0000

Bury suffered their first defeat in four home games after being frustrated by a well-organisd Stevenage side.

Richie Barker hails Shakers

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:33:19 -0000

Richie Barker refused to hold back after seeing his Bury side get back to their fluent best on Tuesday night, writes Ben Collins.

Bury 2 Notts County 2

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:02:57 -0000

Bury were denied a fourth win in five after a pulsating match which featured three penalties.

Treble yell for Shakers

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:06:58 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker is refusing to get carried away after his side picked up their third win on the road this season, insisting the golden target of 50 points remains his number one priority.

Bournemouth 1 Bury 2

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:02:18 -0000

Andy Bishop nodded home his fourth of the season to seal a third win on the road for Bury and heap the misery on strugglers Bournemouth.

Boss keen to avoid another Bury blip

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:55:47 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker has told his players they must not return from Bournemouth empty-handed on Saturday.

The Shakers’ three-match unbeaten run came to an end at Leyton Orient last weekend as the resurgent hosts claimed a hard-earned 1-0 win.

Leyton Orient 1 Bury 0

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:27:50 -0000

Bury's three-match unbeaten run came to an end as Leyton Orient hung on for a hard-fought win at Brisbane Road.

Steve’s eager to get back in Shakers team

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:55:55 -0000

Steve Schumacher admits he will be pestering Bury boss Richie Barker in the build-up to Saturday’s trip to Leyton Orient.

The Bury captain is back in first-team contention after two months out with a torn calf muscle and was handed a late cameo at home to Exeter last Saturday.

Shakers look back on track

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:39:19 -0000

It's taken a few weeks but Bury boss Richie Barker may just have cracked it.

Bury 2 Exeter 0

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:04:44 -0000

Bury scored early in each half to make it back-to-back wins and climb up to 14th in League One.

Richie Barker hails Bury fightback

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:33:05 -0000

Richie Barker saw his Bury side rediscover that winning feeling for the first time in six weeks – then insisted it was no more than they deserved.

Yeovil 1 Bury 3

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:07:56 -0000

Second-half strikes from Peter Sweeney and David Amoo handed Bury a much-needed victory as the Shakers came from behind to down Yeovil and climb out of the drop zone.