The ex-Rotherham manager was Bury's seventh boss in 10 years when he arrived at Gigg Lane 27 months ago.

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Gigg's awesome goal saw him take on four Arsenal defenders before cracking the ball past England keeper David Seaman.

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Futcher had made 128 appearances for Bury since moving to Gigg Lane from Peterborough in June 2007, but has been restricted to just five games for the Shakers this season.

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