WANDERERS 0, SHAKERS 1: ECSTATIC Shakers boss Andy Preece says Bury's shock Worthington Cup triumph over Premiership neighbours Bolton has finally exorcised the ghosts of their administration misery writes Chris Hall

Not only did the 12,000 attendance and a place in the next round help keep the bank manager away from Gigg Lane for several months but Preece claims the result and subsequent press column inches has finally planted the public's gaze back on to the most important aspect of the club - the football.

The manner of Shakers' well-crafted performance, which was skilful beyond their league position, will have come to no surprise to regular followers who have been treated to an impressive brand of passing, intelligent

football all season.

But Preece reckons the slaying of a respected Premiership outfit will earn them the respect they deserve.

"I thought we were fantastic right from the first whistle," he said.

"Normally, when you are away from home, your backs are against the wall and you have to sit back and try to hit them on the break. But we had created five great chances in the box by half-time.

"The underdog has pulled off a surprise but people might be more surprised by how well we played. We pass the ball around and create a lot of chances in every match. Maybe now people will start talking about what Bury do on

the pitch instead of our situation off it.

"I have always managed to remain positive. I have always said that we have some good players here. Now maybe people will believe me."