Administrators confirmed this week the historic stadium, with ticket office and club shop, were on the market. Metro Mayor Andy Burnham weighed in, saying he would work with Bury Council leader Eamonn O Brien and local MPs to acquire the site. Before the elections James Daly, Bury North MP, had talked of using specific government funding to make the purchase, as Gigg Lane could be classified as a community asset. Former Bury North MP James Frith has similarly backed a consortium approach, including the council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Whitehall. And the dreams of supporters collective Forever Bury, which set up a fundraiser to acquire the ground, are still alive.
FOR SALE: Gigg Lane ADMINISTRATORS have placed Gigg Lane up for sale, it has been announced. Agents have been appointed to sell the former Bury FC home as part of the ongoing administration process. Administrator Steven Wiseglass says he has been in discussions with Capital Bridging Solutions, which is itself in administration, over the £2.91m charge it holds over the 12,000 capacity ground. And a bid by a community consortium, using existing legislation on assets of community interest, has not been ruled out. Mr Wiseglass says the stadium is freehold and unconditional offers are being sought for the ground, including the ticket office and club shop.