Bury were expelled from the EFL back in August 2019 DAVID Hilton is hopeful his takeover of Bury FC is near to being finalised. The Nottinghamshire-based businessman’s interest in the stricken Shakers, currently in administration, first came to light when a statement from Ilkeston Town, where he has been an investor, revealed his talks with Steve Dale regarding a takeover had stalled. Hilton has continued to work on a deal though with his efforts to buy the club coming as phoenix club Bury AFC deny they have made a bid to buy Gigg Lane after speculation online over the weekend.
Bury fans hope they will be able to see football at Gigg Lane in 2021 A POTENTIAL Bury FC buyer has called on fans to come together for the good of the club’s future. A section of supporters are split on the best future direction of the stricken Shakers, expelled from the EFL back in August 2019 and put into administration last month. Not all are in favour of the phoenix club, Bury AFC, currently embarking on its first season in the North West Counties First Division North and playing its football at Radcliffe’s Neuven Stadium. A fundraiser set up by supporters’ trust Forever Bury to take the club from Steve Dale has also divided opinion in recent weeks.
Bury FC entered administration last month AN investor at Ilkeston Town Football Club has revealed he has been in talks with Steve Dale to buy Bury FC. However, in an address to the Derbyshire club’s supporters, David Hilton has said he “cannot proceed” with a deal for the Shakers, who entered administration last month. Hilton, who has put funds into the Northern Premier League South East Division club, is a director of Nottinghamshire firm Maxwell Cohen. He said: “I would like to offer clarity on a matter that has the potential to cause a little uncertainty or unrest. “After receiving many messages and emails recently regarding Bury Football Club, I can confirm that I have participated in discussions over recent weeks about potentially purchasing the club.