Friday 23 May 2014

Bury confirm pre-season fixtures


Bury FC have announced their pre season fixtures, getting under way at 7:30pm on 9th July with an away trip to Radcliffe Borough.

Nine days later, the Shakers host Championship side Sheffield Wednesday at Gigg Lane, before making the short journey to Salford to play the Ammies in a 3pm kick off game.

City were purchased earlier in the year by former Manchester United players Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt.

The Bury first team squad will then head to Tenerife for 7 days from 20th to 27th June.

On their return, Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers will await them at Gigg Lane on 30th June, kicking off at 7:45pm.

On August 1st and 2nd Bury will play firstly away at Ramsbottom United, fielding a mixed side, then the first team will take on Rochdale at home, the Dale won automatic promotion to League One after finishing 3rd in League Two last season.

The final games of pre season will see a mixed side play Wigan Athletic on Wednesday 6th August, at a neutral ground yet to be confirmed, followed by a Lee Rigby benefit game at Gigg Lane, kick off TBC.

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