Football Is On Its Way Home!

Bury fans in phoenix club back-up plan

- David Richardson

THE return of football to Bury moved a step closer this week following the submission of an application by a phoenix club to play in the North West Counties League from next season – but it remains to be seen what guise the club will continue in.

Bury FC, the expelled League One side, had a winding-up order against the club dismissed in court on Wednesday after owner Steven Dale settled a debt with HM Revenue & Customs, throwing supporters’ plans into limbo.

The future of the club is still in doubt with the Shakers set to be back in court on January 16 has entered into a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), believed to be just under £1 million. It is understood there is a consortium interested in purchasing the club in its current form which is considered ‘plan A’.

Supporters’ trust Forever Bury is also exploring a secondary option for business entrepreneur Robert Benwell to purchase Bury’s Gigg Lane, valued at £3.8m, either out of liquidation or by way of repossession. Talks are ongoing with mortgage holder Capital Bridge Financing.