Two goals by in-form Daniel Allsopp plus further efforts by Paul Heffernan and Marcel Cas avenged a 2-1 defeat by the Shakers at Meadow Lane last December. In their last three matches, Bill Dearden's rapidly-improving outfit have scored eight times and not conceded any goals. However, this defeat for the Shakers leaves their own position in the table extremely precarious. However, the Lancastrians are just hoping to be given a stay of execution to complete their remaining fixtures this season. They are due to play at Brighton on Saturday, but 117 years could be wiped out 24 hours earlier by court officials.
After their highest gate of the season against Oldham last Tuesday, another healthy crowd, more than double what might have been expected before news of their troubles broke, braved the elements to see this relegation dogfight. Sadly for the home fans they did not have much to cheer about as County never looked back after Allsopp put them ahead with a free header after just five minutes. Bury's marking was non-existent, and when they did get players near the ball Heffernan was able to skip past Michael Nelson and Jamie Stuart to rifle in the second goal.
With the match out of reach, County relaxed and Bury had some bright moments with Preece hitting the woodwork and Garden making several fine saves.
"Our back four have been the platform in recent matches but this afternoon that is where we lost the game." Opposite number Dearden said: "There is a long way to go and I still think we possibly need another four wins if we are to get out of trouble." |
