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• Nickname:The Pirates
• Founded:1885
• Manager:Richie Barker

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• Capacity:11,669

New Shakers deal for Bishop

28 Jan 2009 - 11:44:51

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Bury striker Andy Bishop has ended speculation linking him with a move away from Gigg Lane after putting pen to paper on a new contract.

Earlier in the month, manager Alan Knill conceded defeat in his battle to keep the soon to be out-of-contract 11-goal striker at the promotion-chasing club.

But after Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Bradford City which kept the Shakers third in the table, Knill revealed the positive news.

He told the club's official website: "Andy Bishop has signed the contract and I'm delighted.

"I'm personally delighted because it saves me looking for another striker, but he's just a top player and he would be very difficult to replace.

"It has been a bit of a saga but we've got the right conclusion in that Andy stays for another three-and-a-half years.

"He's been a big part of this football club and we are delighted that he will be a big part of the future.

"It's been a good day. Bish has signed the contract and we take three points. To me that's a pretty good day."