Football club issues statement after player abused following Bury v Curzon Ashton match

NewsGreater Manchester NewsTamesideThe club's board has vowed to take action10:54, 12 Aug 2026A football club has hit out after online abuse was aimed at one of its players following a league match against Greater Manchester rivals. Curzon Ashton travelled to Gigg Lane to take on Bury FC in their second Northern Premier League match of the season last night (August 11).‌The Ashton-under-Lyne side were ahead at half time but slipped to a 3-2 defeat in the second half. Striker Tony Weston - who had scored twice in the first half - saw a late penalty saved as Curzon missed the chance to equalise.‌The club's board of directors has since issued a statement condemning online abuse following the match. They say multiple comments were made towards one of the club's players and members of their fam