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Bury Football Club was established on April 24, 1885, with an initial agreement to operate professionally.
Answer: True
Explanation: The club's foundation on April 24, 1885, included an immediate agreement to operate professionally, a significant decision in the early days of organized football.
What year was Bury Football Club founded?
Answer: 1885
Explanation: Bury Football Club was established in 1885.
Bury F.C. has won the FA Cup three times, with their most recent victory occurring in 1903.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. has achieved FA Cup victory on two occasions, in 1900 and 1903, not three times.
In both of their FA Cup final appearances, Bury F.C. conceded a total of ten goals.
Answer: False
Explanation: In their two FA Cup final appearances, Bury F.C. conceded zero goals, winning 4-0 in 1900 and 6-0 in 1903.
Bury F.C. shares the record for the widest winning margin in an FA Cup Final with Liverpool.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. shares the record for the widest winning margin in an FA Cup Final (6-0) with Manchester City, not Liverpool.
Bury F.C. reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup in the 1962-1963 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. reached the semi-finals of the League Cup in the 1962-1963 season, not the FA Cup.
Bury F.C. was expelled from the 2006-2007 FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. was expelled from the 2006-2007 FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player.
Bury F.C.'s 6-0 victory in the 1903 FA Cup Final set a record for the largest winning margin, which remained unbroken until 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s 6-0 victory in the 1903 FA Cup Final set a record for the largest winning margin, which remained unbroken until Manchester City matched it in 2019.
Bury F.C.'s best performance in the FA Trophy was reaching the final in 2005.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s best performance in the FA Trophy was reaching the first qualifying round.
How many times has Bury F.C. won the FA Cup?
Answer: Twice
Explanation: Bury F.C. has won the FA Cup twice, in 1900 and 1903.
What was the score of Bury F.C.'s record FA Cup final victory?
Answer: 6-0 against Derby County
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s record FA Cup final victory was a 6-0 win against Derby County in 1903.
Which club does Bury F.C. share the record for the widest winning margin in an FA Cup Final?
Answer: Manchester City
Explanation: Bury F.C. shares the record for the widest winning margin in an FA Cup Final (6-0) with Manchester City.
What was Bury F.C.'s best performance in the League Cup?
Answer: Semi-finals
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s best performance in the League Cup was reaching the semi-finals in the 1962-1963 season.
For what reason was Bury F.C. expelled from the 2006-2007 FA Cup?
Answer: Fielding an ineligible player.
Explanation: Bury F.C. was expelled from the 2006-2007 FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player.
What is the significance of Bury F.C.'s 6-0 victory in the 1903 FA Cup Final?
Answer: It set a record for the largest winning margin in an FA Cup Final.
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s 6-0 victory in the 1903 FA Cup Final set a record for the largest winning margin in an FA Cup Final, a record they held solely until Manchester City matched it in 2019.
What was Bury F.C.'s best performance in the FA Trophy?
Answer: First qualifying round
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s best performance in the FA Trophy was reaching the first qualifying round.
Bury F.C. last competed in the top flight of English football during the 1928-1929 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. last competed in the top flight of English football during the 1928-1929 season.
Bury F.C.'s highest league finish was fourth place in the First Division during the 1925-1926 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s highest league finish was fourth place in the First Division during the 1925-1926 season.
Bury F.C. scored a record 131 goals in the 2024-2025 North West Counties League Premier Division season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. scored a record 131 goals in the 2024-2025 North West Counties League Premier Division season.
Bury F.C. was the first club to score 1,000 goals in each of the top four tiers of English football.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. was the first club to score 1,000 goals in each of the top four tiers of English football, achieving this milestone in May 2005.
Bury F.C. won the Second Division title in the 1894-1895 season, securing promotion to the First Division.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. won the Second Division title in the 1894-1895 season, securing promotion to the First Division.
The Football League used goal difference as a tie-breaker for relegation in the 1998-1999 season, which negatively impacted Bury F.C.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Football League used goals scored as a tie-breaker for relegation in the 1998-1999 season, which negatively impacted Bury F.C., rather than goal difference.
In the 1930s, Bury F.C. achieved promotion to the First Division in the 1936-1937 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 1930s, Bury F.C. achieved promotion to the First Division in the 1936-1937 season by finishing third in the Second Division, not by winning promotion in that specific season.
Bury F.C. finished fourth in the 2008-2009 season and lost in the play-off semi-final.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. finished fourth in the 2008-2009 season and lost in the play-off semi-final to Shrewsbury Town.
During the 1960s, Bury F.C. spent most of the decade in the Second Division, reaching a best position of eighth.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 1960s, Bury F.C. spent most of the decade in the Second Division, reaching a best position of eighth in the 1962-1963 season.
Bury F.C. achieved promotion at the end of the 1973-1974 season, remaining in the Third Division until 1980.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. achieved promotion at the end of the 1973-1974 season, remaining in the Third Division until 1980.
In the 2014-2015 season, Bury F.C. set a club record for points with 85, earning promotion to League One.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2014-2015 season, Bury F.C. set a club record for points with 85, earning promotion to League One.
Bury F.C.'s record for most undefeated away matches is 11 games, achieved in 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s record for most undefeated away matches is 11 games, achieved in 2015.
Bury F.C. lost the 1995 Fourth Division play-off final 2-0 to Wigan Athletic.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. lost the 1995 Fourth Division play-off final 2-0 to Chesterfield, not Wigan Athletic.
Bury F.C. lost their 1990 Third Division play-off semi-final on aggregate to Bolton Wanderers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. lost their 1990 Third Division play-off semi-final on aggregate to Tranmere Rovers, not Bolton Wanderers.
Bury F.C. secured promotion to League One in the 2010-2011 season as runners-up under manager Richie Barker.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. secured promotion to League One in the 2010-2011 season as runners-up under manager Richie Barker.
Bury F.C. was relegated from the top flight in 1929 and subsequently achieved a highest league position of fourth in the First Division.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s highest league finish was fourth place in the First Division during the 1925-1926 season; they were relegated in 1929, not achieving their highest finish after relegation.
Bury F.C. finished as runners-up in League Two in the 2018-2019 season, securing promotion to League One.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. finished as runners-up in League Two in the 2018-2019 season, securing promotion to League One.
In which season did Bury F.C. last play in the top flight of English football?
Answer: 1928-1929
Explanation: Bury F.C. last competed in the top flight of English football during the 1928-1929 season.
What was Bury F.C.'s highest league finish in their history?
Answer: 4th in the First Division
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s highest league finish in their history was fourth place in the First Division during the 1925-1926 season.
What is Bury F.C.'s record for most goals scored in a single league season?
Answer: 131
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s record for most goals scored in a single league season is 131, achieved in the North West Counties League Premier Division during the 2024-2025 season.
What significant milestone did Bury F.C. achieve in May 2005?
Answer: Became the first club with 1000 goals in each of the top four tiers
Explanation: In May 2005, Bury F.C. achieved the milestone of becoming the first club to score 1,000 goals in each of the top four tiers of English football.
What did Bury F.C. achieve in the 1894-1895 season?
Answer: Won the Second Division title and gained promotion
Explanation: In the 1894-1895 season, Bury F.C. won the Second Division title and secured promotion to the First Division.
What unusual tie-breaker rule did the Football League use in the 1998-1999 season that affected Bury F.C.'s relegation?
Answer: Goals scored
Explanation: In the 1998-1999 season, the Football League used goals scored as a tie-breaker for relegation, which negatively impacted Bury F.C., rather than goal difference.
What was the highest league position achieved by Bury F.C. in the 1960s?
Answer: Eighth
Explanation: During the 1960s, Bury F.C. reached a best league position of eighth in the Second Division in the 1962-1963 season.
In which season did Bury F.C. achieve a club-record points haul of 85 in League Two?
Answer: 2014-2015
Explanation: In the 2014-2015 season, Bury F.C. achieved a club-record points haul of 85, earning promotion to League One.
What was the result of Bury F.C.'s 1990 Third Division play-off semi-final?
Answer: Lost 2-0 on aggregate against Tranmere Rovers.
Explanation: In the 1990 Third Division play-off semi-final, Bury F.C. lost 2-0 on aggregate against Tranmere Rovers.
What was the result of Bury F.C.'s 2010-2011 season?
Answer: Promotion to League One as runners-up
Explanation: In the 2010-2011 season, Bury F.C. secured promotion to League One as runners-up under manager Richie Barker.
Dave Russell served as Bury F.C.'s longest-serving manager, guiding them to a Third Division championship.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Russell served as Bury F.C.'s longest-serving manager, guiding them to the Third Division championship in the 1960-1961 season.
Colin Bell, a future England international midfielder, played for Bury between 1963 and 1966, scoring 25 goals in 82 appearances.
Answer: True
Explanation: Colin Bell, a future England international midfielder, played for Bury between 1963 and 1966, scoring 25 goals in 82 appearances.
Craig Madden holds the club record for the most career goals scored for Bury F.C., with 153 goals.
Answer: True
Explanation: Craig Madden holds the club record for the most career goals scored for Bury F.C., with 153 goals.
Norman Bullock holds the club record for the most appearances, having played 539 games for Bury.
Answer: True
Explanation: Norman Bullock holds the club record for the most appearances, having played 539 games for Bury.
Bill Gorman and Derek Spence share the record for the most international caps earned while playing for Bury F.C., with each earning 12 caps.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bill Gorman and Derek Spence share the record for the most international caps earned while playing for Bury F.C., with each earning 10 caps, not 12.
Jimmy Settle was the first Bury player to score a hat-trick in his debut for England.
Answer: True
Explanation: Jimmy Settle was the first Bury player to score a hat-trick in his debut for England.
Stan Ternent managed Bury F.C. to the Third Division championship in the 1996-1997 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Stan Ternent managed Bury F.C. to the Third Division championship in the 1996-1997 season.
Martin Dobson managed Bury F.C. to promotion back to Division Three in the 1984-1985 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Martin Dobson managed Bury F.C. to promotion back to Division Three in the 1984-1985 season.
Craig Madden scored a club record 43 goals in the 1981-1982 season for Bury F.C.
Answer: True
Explanation: Craig Madden scored a club record 43 goals in the 1981-1982 season for Bury F.C.
Who was Bury F.C.'s longest-serving manager?
Answer: Dave Russell
Explanation: Dave Russell served as Bury F.C.'s longest-serving manager.
Which future England international midfielder played for Bury between 1963 and 1966?
Answer: Colin Bell
Explanation: Colin Bell, a future England international midfielder, played for Bury between 1963 and 1966.
Who is Bury F.C.'s all-time top goalscorer in terms of career goals?
Answer: Craig Madden
Explanation: Craig Madden is Bury F.C.'s all-time top goalscorer in terms of career goals, with 153 goals.
Who holds the club record for the most appearances for Bury F.C.?
Answer: Norman Bullock
Explanation: Norman Bullock holds the club record for the most appearances, having played 539 games for Bury F.C.
Which two players share the record for the most international caps earned while playing for Bury F.C.?
Answer: Bill Gorman and Derek Spence
Explanation: Bill Gorman and Derek Spence share the record for the most international caps earned while playing for Bury F.C., with each player earning 10 caps.
Who was the first Bury player to win a full international cap for England?
Answer: Jimmy Settle
Explanation: Jimmy Settle was the first Bury player to win a full international cap for England, scoring a hat-trick on his debut.
Under manager Stan Ternent, what did Bury F.C. achieve in the 1996-1997 season?
Answer: Promotion as champions of the Third Division
Explanation: Under manager Stan Ternent, Bury F.C. achieved promotion as champions of the Third Division in the 1996-1997 season.
Bury F.C.'s traditional kit colours are white shirts with red shorts.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s traditional kit colours are white shirts with blue shorts, not red shorts.
The crest on Bury F.C.'s shirt features symbols representing the town's industrial heritage, including an anvil and shuttles.
Answer: True
Explanation: The crest on Bury F.C.'s shirt features symbols representing the town's industrial heritage, including an anvil and shuttles, and bears the motto 'Vincit Omnia Industria'.
Gigg Lane, Bury F.C.'s home ground, has a capacity of 12,500 spectators after its rebuilding in the 1990s.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gigg Lane, Bury F.C.'s home ground, has a capacity of 12,500 spectators after its rebuilding in the 1990s.
Bury F.C.'s record attendance at Gigg Lane was set during a match against Manchester United in the 1970s.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s record attendance at Gigg Lane was 35,000, set during a match against Bolton Wanderers in 1960, not in the 1970s against Manchester United.
Bury F.C. has played at Gigg Lane since its inception in 1885, having initially rented the land.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. has played at Gigg Lane since its inception in 1885, having initially rented the land from the Earl of Derby's estate.
Bury F.C.'s mascot, 'Robbie the Bobby,' was sent off the field three times in 2001 for celebrating goals.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s mascot, 'Robbie the Bobby,' was sent off three times in 2001 for misbehavior, not specifically for celebrating goals.
Bury F.C. played their first match at Gigg Lane in 1890.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. has played at Gigg Lane since its inception in 1885, not in 1890.
The motto inscribed on Bury F.C.'s crest is 'Fortis et Liber'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The motto inscribed on Bury F.C.'s crest is 'Vincit Omnia Industria', meaning 'Work Conquers All', not 'Fortis et Liber'.
What are Bury F.C.'s traditional kit colours?
Answer: White shirts and blue shorts
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s traditional kit colours are white shirts paired with blue shorts.
What does the motto 'Vincit Omnia Industria' on Bury F.C.'s crest mean?
Answer: Work Conquers All
Explanation: The motto inscribed on Bury F.C.'s crest, 'Vincit Omnia Industria', translates to 'Work Conquers All'.
What is the capacity of Gigg Lane after its 1990s rebuild?
Answer: 12,500
Explanation: Gigg Lane, Bury F.C.'s home ground, has a capacity of 12,500 spectators after its rebuilding in the 1990s.
What was Bury F.C.'s record attendance at Gigg Lane?
Answer: 35,000
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s record attendance at Gigg Lane was 35,000, set during a match against Bolton Wanderers in 1960.
What happened to Bury F.C.'s mascot, 'Robbie the Bobby,' in 2001?
Answer: It was sent off the field three times for misbehavior.
Explanation: In 2001, Bury F.C.'s mascot, 'Robbie the Bobby,' was sent off the field three times for misbehavior.
Bury F.C. was expelled from the English Football League in August 2019 due to financial mismanagement leading to unpaid player wages.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C. was expelled from the English Football League in August 2019 due to financial difficulties that prevented the club from starting the 2019-2020 season, not specifically for unpaid player wages.
The winding-up petition against Bury F.C. by HMRC in October 2019 was ultimately successful, leading to the club's closure.
Answer: False
Explanation: The winding-up petition against Bury F.C. by HMRC in October 2019 was dismissed by the High Court in December 2019 after the club demonstrated continued tax payments.
Bury F.C. was placed into administration in November 2020 with liabilities reported around £12.5 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. was placed into administration in November 2020 with reported liabilities of approximately £12.5 million.
Approximately 140 youth players were released following Bury F.C.'s expulsion from the EFL in August 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: Approximately 140 youth players were released by Bury F.C.'s academy following the club's expulsion from the EFL in August 2019.
In December 2012, Bury F.C. faced a transfer embargo due to excessive spending on player transfers.
Answer: False
Explanation: In December 2012, Bury F.C. faced a transfer embargo due to financial difficulties stemming from poor attendance figures, not excessive spending.
What was the primary reason for Bury F.C.'s expulsion from the English Football League in August 2019?
Answer: Financial difficulties preventing the start of the season.
Explanation: Bury F.C. was expelled from the English Football League in August 2019 due to financial difficulties that prevented the club from starting the 2019-2020 season.
When was Bury F.C. placed into administration?
Answer: November 2020
Explanation: Bury F.C. was placed into administration in November 2020.
What was the approximate total liability of Bury F.C. when it was placed into administration in November 2020?
Answer: £12.5 million
Explanation: When Bury F.C. was placed into administration in November 2020, its total liability was reported to be approximately £12.5 million.
What happened to Bury F.C.'s academy players following the club's expulsion from the EFL in August 2019?
Answer: They were released by the academy.
Explanation: Approximately 140 youth players were released by Bury F.C.'s academy following the club's expulsion from the EFL in August 2019.
What was the reason for Bury F.C.'s transfer embargo in December 2012?
Answer: Poor attendance figures contributing to financial difficulties.
Explanation: In December 2012, Bury F.C. faced a transfer embargo due to financial difficulties attributed to poor attendance figures.
Bury AFC, a phoenix club, was formed in December 2019 by supporters and initially applied to join the Northern Premier League.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury AFC, a phoenix club, was formed in December 2019 by supporters and initially applied to join the North West Counties League, not the Northern Premier League.
A merger between the Bury FC Supporters Society and the Shakers Community Society (Bury AFC) was approved on the first vote.
Answer: False
Explanation: A merger between the Bury FC Supporters Society and the Shakers Community Society (Bury AFC) failed on the first vote, requiring a second vote in May 2023 for approval.
Following promotion in April 2025, Bury F.C. now plays in the Northern Premier League West Division, the eighth tier of English football.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following promotion in April 2025, Bury F.C. now plays in the Northern Premier League West Division, the eighth tier of English football.
Bury F.C. lost the 2024 Premier Division play-off final to Wythenshawe Town on penalties.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bury F.C. lost the 2024 Premier Division play-off final to Wythenshawe Town on penalties.
Before the merger, Bury AFC secured promotion to the Premier Division of the North West Counties League in the 2021-2022 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Before the merger, Bury AFC secured promotion to the Premier Division of the North West Counties League in the 2021-2022 season.
In the 2021-2022 season, Bury FC Women won their league championship with a record crowd of 655.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2021-2022 season, Bury FC Women won their league championship with a record crowd of 655.
How was the fan-owned phoenix club, Bury AFC, formed?
Answer: By a group of supporters following Bury F.C.'s expulsion.
Explanation: The fan-owned phoenix club, Bury AFC, was formed in December 2019 by supporters following Bury F.C.'s expulsion from the EFL.
What was the outcome of the first merger vote between the Bury FC Supporters Society and the Shakers Community Society?
Answer: It failed to reach the required 66% threshold.
Explanation: The initial merger vote between the Bury FC Supporters Society and the Shakers Community Society (Bury AFC) failed to reach the required 66% threshold.
In which division does Bury F.C. currently play following its promotion in April 2025?
Answer: Northern Premier League West Division
Explanation: Following promotion in April 2025, Bury F.C. now plays in the Northern Premier League West Division, the eighth tier of English football.
What was the result of Bury F.C.'s 2024 Premier Division play-off final match?
Answer: They lost on penalties to Wythenshawe Town.
Explanation: Bury F.C. lost the 2024 Premier Division play-off final to Wythenshawe Town on penalties.
Bury F.C.'s nickname, "The Shakers," originated from a chairman manager's encouragement before a match in 1892.
Answer: True
Explanation: The club's moniker, "The Shakers," is attributed to a chairman manager's motivational words prior to an 1892 cup final, stating, "We shall shake 'em!"
Bury F.C.'s traditional main rivalry is with Preston North End.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s traditional main rivalry is with Bolton Wanderers, not Preston North End.
The rivalry matches between Bury and Rochdale are known as the 'M62 Derby'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The rivalry matches between Bury and Rochdale are known as the 'M66 Derby', not the 'M62 Derby'.
What is the origin of Bury F.C.'s nickname, "The Shakers"?
Answer: It was inspired by a chairman manager's words before a 1892 cup final.
Explanation: The club's moniker, "The Shakers," is attributed to a chairman manager's motivational words prior to an 1892 cup final, stating, "We shall shake 'em!"
What is Bury F.C.'s traditional main rivalry?
Answer: Bolton Wanderers
Explanation: Bury F.C.'s traditional main rivalry is with Bolton Wanderers.
What is the nickname given to the rivalry matches between Bury and Rochdale?
Answer: The M66 Derby
Explanation: The rivalry matches between Bury and Rochdale are known as the 'M66 Derby'.