Everton to play pre-season friendly with Bury

Everton have today announced a third pre-season friendly, to be played against Bury at Gigg Lane on 15th July. The announcement follows confirmation of a tour of America which will involve matches against DC United and Philadelphia Union.

Bury, nicknamed the Shakers, had a fantastic 2010/11 season which ended with a second place finish that secured promotion to League One.

Everton are no strangers to playing at Gigg Lane in pre-season, having played three fixtures there in recent years. In 2006, Victor Anichebe (2) and Mikel Arteta scored our goals in a 3-1 victory. In 2007, we won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Lukas Jutkiewicz. And prior to the 2009/10 season we lost 2-1, with Louis Saha scoring our goal.

The ties between the two clubs don't end there though - Bury are the hometown club of Everton captain Phil Neville and Bury skipper Steven Schumacher (above) is a product of Everton's academy.

So we've got a choice then: get down to Gigg Lane or get renewing that EvertonTV subscription!