Manchester City are evicting Bury from their Carrington complex after training pitches fell into serious disrepair.

The Shakers have been stationed at City's former base rent-free for almost five years on the proviso they maintained the area.

City have 'reluctantly' been forced to serve the League One club notice after ongoing problems spotted on a number of visits.

Bury have been using Manchester City's Carrington training complex for almost five years

Bury have been stationed at City's former base rent-free on the proviso they maintained area

The state of the pitches were described by one source as 'worse than some you see in Sunday league'. Bury, who have laid off ground staff, have been given until October to find new premises.

Bury are in financial strife, with a winding up petition filed by HMRC adjourned until the end of this month. The club are without a manager or assistant ahead of the new season and could start it with a 12-point deduction, with creditors owed more than £4million.

The club's owner, Steve Dale, is looking to sell up just six months after purchasing, while members of staff have gone unpaid.

City will repair the Carrington surfaces to their previous state before deciding what to do with the complex.