Administrators confirmed this week the historic stadium, with ticket office and club shop, were on the market. Metro Mayor Andy Burnham weighed in, saying he would work with Bury Council leader Eamonn O'Brien and local MPs to acquire the site. Before the elections James Daly, Bury North MP, had talked of using specific government funding to make the purchase, as Gigg Lane could be classified as a community asset. Former Bury North MP James Frith has similarly backed a consortium approach, including the council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Whitehall. And the dreams of supporters collective Forever Bury, which set up a fundraiser to acquire the ground, are still alive.