Bury is a town divided. Factions are heading for a big decision on whether to merge to create one harmonious club after years of bickering over the future of football in the town. From the outside marrying a thriving phoenix club and the ground which was home to Bury FC would seem like the perfect romantic ending, but with views entrenched the process has become fraught. The final decision will have major ramifications in the town and could change fan ownership forever.
Two groups will vote on the merger: Shakers Community Society (SCS), who founded and look after the long-term sustainability of the fan-owned phoenix club Bury AFC; and Bury Football Club Supporters’ Society (BFCSS), who have, with the help of private investors and government funding, purchased Gigg Lane, the original club’s intellectual property and memorabilia.
