Concerns over pitch conditions for Bury vs FC Isle of Man tie

NWCFL Premier Division match this weekend in doubt

FC Isle of Man remains in talks with Bury FC over whether the NWCFL Premier Division match between the two teams will be played this weekend.

In a statement this evening the Manx club says Bury has informed them of 'issues around the suitability to play this weekend’s fixture considering the impacts on both the pitch and safety concerns around Gigg Lane.'

The game is currently scheduled to kick-off at 3pm at Gigg Lane this Saturday (11 January) and FC Isle of Man adds a further decision on the situation will be made tomorrow morning (10 January).

The full statement from FC Isle of Man can be read below:

"FC Isle of Man would like to advise fans of the current status of Saturday’s game away at Bury.

"Due to the prolonged snowfall in and around the Greater Manchester area, Bury have informed us that there are issues around the suitability to play this weekend’s fixture considering the impacts on both the pitch and safety concerns around Gigg Lane.

"As a result and with the cold weather due to continue into the weekend, we are in discussions with Bury about whether or not the game can safely go ahead as planned on Saturday.

"We want to give our fans as much notice as possible as we know many of you have made plans to travel over to support us.

"We appreciate this is far from ideal, but thank Bury for their help in trying to resolve this as best we can given the difficult conditions.

"A decision is due to be made on Friday morning and we will inform everyone as soon as we can."