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Richie Barker delight at Carson ‘coup’

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:41:36 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker believes the Shakers have pulled off a transfer coup by signing goalkeeper Trevor Carson from Sunderland.

Richie Barker: Trevor Carson signing a coup for Bury

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:55:36 -0000

Manager Richie Barker believes Bury have pulled off a transfer coup by signing goalkeeper Trevor Carson from Sunderland.

The 24-year-old came to Gigg Lane twice last season, making a total of 17 appearances, and let slip during his second spell that a permanent move had been agreed.

Barker seeks quick replies after offering new deals to four

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:55:33 -0000

Bury manager Richie Barker has released details of the club’s retained list as he looks to shape his squad for next season.

Five out-of-contract players will seek pastures new with Patrick Cregg, Andy Haworth, Ritchie Branagan, Zachary Rothwell and Danny Hudson being released.

A proven goalscorer is at the top of Barker’s summer wishlist

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:55:32 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker has outlined his requirements as he seeks to beef up the Shakers’ squad for a second season in League One.

Barker has been afforded a similar transfer budget as in recent years and is keen to strengthen his side in areas lacking this season.

More to come, says Shakers skipper

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:55:08 -0000

Bury captain Steven Schumacher is confident the Shakers can go one step further next season after establishing themselves in League One.

Bury completed the season on Saturday with a 3-0 defeat at Stevenage, who clinched a play-off place.

We need more bite says Bury boss Richie Barker

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:11:56 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker has demanded his players find a ruthless streak over the summer after a final-day defeat at Stevenage.

Stevenage FC 3 Bury FC 0

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:42:38 -0000

Bury were well beaten by a buoyant Stevenage side, which secured a place in the League One play-offs.

Bury FC 0 Oldham Athletic 0

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:06:08 -0000

A head injury to Oldham Athletic’s Youssouf M’Changama overshadowed a derby draw at Gigg Lane.

Notts County 2 Bury FC 4

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:54:28 -0000

Bury's fine end-of-season form continued with victory at promotion chasing Notts County.

Clarke hopes to stay at Bury

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:55:25 -0000

Defender Nathan Clarke has left the door open to making a permanent return to Gigg Lane this summer.

The 28-year-old joined Bury on loan at the start of March and has helped steer the Shakers to the brink of League One survival.

Bury FC 1 Bournemouth 0

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:53:46 -0000

Mike Grella's 11th minute strike was enough to earn the Shakers three points at Gigg Lane.

Bury FC v AFC Bournemouth: League One preview

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:16:34 -0000

Shaun Harrad is looking to finish the season with a flourish and push Bury over the survival line, writes Ben Collins.

Bury FC 4 Colchester United 1

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:03:20 -0000

Bury took a huge step towards clinching League One survival with a convincing win against Colchester.

Defeat leaves Shakers stuck in survival scrap

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:56:07 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker admits his side are still well and truly stuck in a relegation dog-fight, claiming they’re scrapping for their lives after a crushing defeat at Brentford.

Brentford 3 Bury FC 0

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:46:07 -0000

Rochdale took another step towards relegation from League One with defeat at Yeovil.

Reality check is vital for Bury FC

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:24:09 -0000

Bury's load will be a little lighter when they travel down to London to face Brentford this weekend.

Shakers taste victory with sparkling Giles Coke

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:33:40 -0000

The last time Bury won, Giles Coke and Steve Schumacher were arguing over who’d take a penalty.

Bury FC 2 Tranmere Rovers 0

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:03:10 -0000

Bury earned a comfortable victory to end their winless streak and give themselves a huge survival boost.

Preston 1 Bury 1

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:51:03 -0000

Bury may have needed a stoppage-time equaliser to claim a point, but a draw was the least they deserved.

Preston North End 1 Bury FC 1

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:17:50 -0000

On-loan Bury striker Lateef Elford-Alliyu came off the bench to claim a stoppage-time equaliser at Preston.

Bury 0 Scunthorpe 0

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:13:45 -0000

Bury spent an hour playing against 10 men last night yet their winless streak goes on.

While the Shakers halted a run of three straight 4-1 defeats, they spurned a great chance to claim their first win in 12 and take points off one of their relegation rivals.

Bury FC v Scunthorpe United: League One Preview

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:25:32 -0000

Bury’s Andy Bishop is relishing the chance to come up against former boss Alan Knill tonight, writes Ben Collins.

Barker boys dragged into relegation scrap

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:48:41 -0000

Wycombe piled the pressure on Bury boss Richie Barker by dragging them into the League One relegation battle.

Bury FC 1 Wycombe Wanderers 4

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:16:05 -0000

Bury are now firmly in the League One relegation battle after a damaging defeat at home to Wycombe.

His name is a shop! Lenell John-Lewis loving Bury life

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:26:00 -0000

First Gigg Lane, now the Nou Camp. Lenell John-Lewis’ popularity is spreading fast.

Sodje’s calling for calm heads at Bury FC

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:55:33 -0000

Veteran defender Efe Sodje has called for calm as Bury look to stop the rot during two crucial home games this week.

Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Carlisle made it 10 games without a win for the Shakers, a run which has seen them slide from 10th towards the League One drop zone.

Bury FC’s work in the community is rewarded

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:55:32 -0000

While Bury’s first team visited Carlisle at the weekend, Paul Weller’s community team were in London for the Football League awards.

Bury were named the North West Community Club of the Year last month and were presented with the award on Sunday. "It’s fantastic for us," said Weller, general manager of the Shakers Community Trust.

Bury manager Richie Barker: I feel like I’m banging my head against a brick wall

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:23:16 -0000

You wouldn’t think it looking at the scoreline, but Bury were comfortable for most of Saturday’s game.

Carlisle 4 Bury FC 1

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:01:06 -0000

Bury put in a much-improved performance yet still failed to stop the rot as they went 10 games without a win.

Richie Barker blasts his Bury FC players

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:01:10 -0000

Richie Barker has lost patience with his Bury FC players, threatening to replace them with loan signings.

Sing us to safety Barker tells Bury FC fans

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:10:05 -0000

Richie Barker has urged Bury fans to remain in full voice this term as the Shakers look to secure another season in League One. The Bury boss feels that Saturday’s dramatic 3-3 draw at home to Huddersfield shows what the club is capable of – both on and off the pitch.

Sheffield Wednesday 4 Bury FC 1

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:45:06 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker slammed his backline as the Shakers were blown away by Sheffield Wednesday.

Barker’s men came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Wednesday’s promotion rivals Huddersfield at the weekend.

Ashley Eastham on mission for Bury FC

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:01:46 -0000

Centre-back Ashley Eastham will be looking to banish memories of his last visit to Hillsborough when he returns with Bury tonight.

Dead-and-buried Shakers dig deep to snatch dramatic point

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:05:15 -0000

The Shakers may now be eight games without a win but that mattered little at Gigg Lane on Saturday.

Bury 3 Huddersfield 3

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:44:26 -0000

Bury staged a thrilling fightback to salvage a point against promotion-chasing Huddersfield.

The Shakers looked dead and buried at the half-hour mark after Town scored three in eight minutes, with the country's top scorer Jordan Rhodes bagging a brace to move to 32 goals.

Bury FC v Huddersfield Town: League One preview

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:10:37 -0000

Richie Barker admits Bury need to put an end to their winless streak to avoid slipping into the relegation picture.

Pan aims to be flying for Bury

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:55:17 -0000

Teenage hotshot Lateef Elford-Alliyu hopes his debut goal is the first of many for Bury this season.

Known by his mates as ‘Pan’ since he was a kid – he’s not sure why – the 19-year-old arrived on loan from West Brom last week for the rest of the season.

Bury 1 Hartlepool 2

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:16:49 -0000

Richie Barker was happy with his side’s peformance but insisted Bury must find a cutting edge.

Richie Barker fires warning to Bury troops

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:20:54 -0000

Richie Barker has warned against a Hartlepool backlash when Bury host his former club tonight.

Gloves are off at Bury

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:55:39 -0000

Bury boss Richie Barker insisted he understood Cameron Belford’s reaction after his pre-match strop threatened to overshadow Saturday’s game.

Bury 1 Leyton Orient 1

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:02:08 -0000

Bury came from behind to avoid a third straight defeat but Richie Barker's reshuffle failed to prevent the Shakers going six games without a win.

Harrop aims to live Bury life to the Max

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:55:29 -0000

Max Harrop is eager for a chance to impress at home to Leyton Orient this Saturday after returning to the Bury fray.

The 18-year-old from Oldham has recently returned from a one-month loan spell with non-league Blyth Spartans, where he put in a string of man-of-the-match performances.

MK Dons 2 Bury 1

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:53:11 -0000

Giles Coke saw red as 10-man Bury threw away an early lead to lose at MK Dons for their second defeat in four days.

Bury sign West Brom youngster on loan

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:08:17 -0000

BURY have signed young striker Lateef Elford-Alliyu on loan from West Brom until the end of the season.

Exeter 3 Bury 2

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:54:05 -0000

Richie Barker admitted his players were architects of their own downfall after gifting their hosts Exeter an early two-goal lead.

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.