Vauxhall Motors v Bury AFC 

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NWCFL Premier 

Tuesday 28th March 2023 

 

Following on from Vauxhall Motors’ narrow victory against Irlam on Saturday afternoon, Mick McGraa’s promotion chasers host Bury AFC on Saturday afternoon at The VanEupen Arena. 

 

A mistake made by the visiting defence in Ellesmere Port saw an Ethan Gouldbourne cross fly into the net, inside the first half. Bobbie McDonnell nearly made it two but saw his effort cleared off the line, late on. 

 

Bury AFC have had a fantastic time in the NWCFL Premier Division so far after Andy Welsh’s side were crowned Champions of the North West Counties Division One North last year. 

 

The club, formed in 2019 following the expulsion of Bury FC under the awful ownership of Steve Dale, are currently positioned 4th but have six games in hand over table toppers Avro whilst needing to make up an eleven point difference. 

 

Motors’ defender Adam Hughes, signed from City of Liverpool FC on Friday, can be expected to play in the backline after he helped to keep a clean sheet on the weekend.

 

Bury AFC Factfile:

 

Formed – 2019.

 

Chairman – Although Bury AFC are owned by a Community Benefit Society, the Shakers Community Trust, Marcel de Matas is Chairperson. De Matas is Co-founder and CTO at Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services and has held his role at the club since 2021 having been a Bury supporter for 40 years.

 

Manager – Andy Welsh was appointed on July 29th 2020. The 40-year-old, born in Manchester, played for clubs such as Stockport County, Sunderland, Toronto FC and Carlisle United before making the move into management with a role at Ossett Albion before the club changed to Ossett United. Welsh spent a year at United before becoming the boss of Bury AFC.

 

Top scorer – Lewis Gilboy has netted 19 in 42 outings this season.

 

Registered colours – White Shirts with Blue trim, Blue Shorts and Blue Socks.

 

Record attendance –  2,069 v York City in a FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie last October. 

 

Honours – North West Counties Division One North Champions 2021-22.

 

Away form – Played 24 Won 13 Drew 8 Lost 3 Scored 39 Conceded 22.

 

Average attendance – 1,094 over 25 games.

 

Last meeting – The two clubs are yet to play against each other after the previously scheduled match in Ellesmere Port was postponed. 

 

All support for The Motormen is appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you at The VanEupen Arena on Tuesday night!