The ripple effect was felt throughout Bury, with pubs, takeaways and shops among those to feel the impact of the Shakers' loss.
Former Bury North MP, James Frith, even went as far as saying the town faced an ‘identity crisis’ in the wake of what happened.One year on, plenty has changed in the world but not at Gigg Lane.The old ground stands eerily still, the signs of neglect beginning to creep in.The tributes adorning the railings at the front of the stadium have been faded by the weather, while the turnstiles have collected a thick layer of dust and dirt.It is 15 months since a competitive football game was staged here.Nowadays, the only real activity at Gigg Lane is the growling of engines coming from the motorbike training school which.
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