Bury FC’s offices have been closed ‘until further notice’ today, a move which some believe could be the beginning of the end for the promoted League Two side.
Ryan Lowe oversaw a strong season on the field, with the Shakers finishing second in League Two, but off the pitch they’re in serious trouble. They’ve had two High Court dates postponed recently and face a real struggle to survive the summer.
Steve Dale only took over at Gigg Lane a few months ago, but players and staff have not been paid for three months now and their promotion joy seems to be a small victory in amongst a world of trouble.
With players openly revolting on Twitter, fans fearing the worst and a chairman who allegedly refuses to sell the club, the future looks very bleak indeed. Supporters and players alike are unhappy with Dale and the trouble which seems to have developed under his brief tenure.
Will they reopen their doors again, or have they closed for the last time at Gigg Lane? Some of these fans feel it might be the latter.
What u gonna do about this @EFL ? Twice FA Cup winners & u let this potentially happen hold ur heads in shame
— Rog (@rogerthedodge2) May 27, 2019
announce 10th tier football
— G (@97____G) May 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/BuyOurBury/status/1133055542824525824
We best start making plans for the pheonix club then.
— Peter Keighery (@PeterKeighery) May 27, 2019
It’s getting beyond a joke now
— dougie alexander (@bfc72) May 27, 2019
Heartbreaking to see this, crossing everything they can get through it.
— Karen Fazackerley (@KarenFaz) May 27, 2019
Right now my thoughts are for @GemmaGoodall @jonlucas25 @B_Miles81 @samgibbsbfc @JDanalyst and all the other staff I’ve not mentioned. All the staff and players to which I consider @rlowe15 as a friend and also @nickyadams10 too for his support. Whatever happens you are amazing
— Rich Holden (@richardholden21) May 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/boddies5/status/1133053562181869570
And amongst Bury’s troubles..where are the Nevilles whose Dad was an integral part of Bury?
Throwing silly money at a plaything of a club.
Spoken as an OAFC fan who thought we have been ill served by a newcomer owner….until all this broke out…