ARCHIVE NEWS - JAN 2006

GRAYS ATHLETIC 2 BURTON ALBION 3 (31/01/06)

The Brewers completed a four day double in Essex after a thrilling victory over Grays Athletic. Jon Shaw opened the scoring, only for the home side to equalise. Chris Hall gave Albion the lead again, before a penalty got Grays back on level terms. Aaron Webster scored the winner, and the three points gained lift the team up to 10th place in the Nationwide Conference.

TRANSFER FLURRY AS WINDOW CLOSES (30/01/06)

With 24 hours to go until the end of the January transfer window, the trimming of the squad continues with the news that Dale Anderson has joined Northwich Victoria on a months loan deal.

Confirmation also that Jake Sedgemore is no longer a Burton Albion player after he signed an 18 month deal with Conference rivals Kidderminster Harriers.

With rumours that Lee Ayres and Andy Todd could also be departing, there must surely soon be a few players arriving at the Pirelli Stadium. CTMD will keep you posted with any more comings and goings in the Brewers squad.

MOORE, MOORE, MOORE - HOW DO YOU LIKE IT (30/01/06)

A former Albion favourite looks to be making a return to the Brewers with the news that Christian Moore is set to join the club on a free transfer.

Christian became Burton's most expensive export when he joined Telford United for £20,000 in October 2003. He later moved to Worcester City, before joining current club Kettering Town.

After joining the club in February 2000 from Ilkeston Town, Christian scored an impressive 69 goals in 165 appearances for the Brewers.

SEDGEMORE FUTURE UNCLEAR (28/01/06)

Is he, or isn't he a Burton Albion player? That was the mystery surrounding Jake Sedgemore today as his only participation in today's game was as a spectator.

Jake has made 16 appearances for the Brewers during a loan spell from Bury. However he was recalled to his club on Friday, only to have his contract with the Shakers cancelled by mutual consent.

He is believed to have asked Nigel Clough for an 18 month contract to stay with the Brewers, however he has been offered only a deal until the end of the season.

CANVEY ISLAND 0 BURTON ALBION 2 (28/01/06)

A first half brace from Kris Taylor secured a good win for the Brewers and moved them up to 12th place in the Nationwide Conference. Match Report......

MATCHDAY LIVE FROM CANVEY ISLAND (28/01/06)

As all of the Brewers 11,000 travelling fans will not be able to fit into Park Lane this afternoon to watch the match against Canvey island, CTMD will be bringing all the news from Essex to your PC or phone via the matchday live service.

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 Matchday Live

CANVEY ISLAND PREVIEW (27/01/06)

The Brewers make the long trip to Essex to face Canvey Island at Park Lane, looking for their first league win in 8 matches. The Burton squad will be without Darren Stride who is suspended, whilst Aaron Webster is an injury doubt.

CTMD brings looks at the current form of the two teams, and takes a look back at the last time the clubs met in December 2004.

Match Preview...

BURTON ALBION 1 HALIFAX TOWN 2 (24/01/06)

The inability to turn possession into goals cost the Brewers dear again as they were robbed in a smash and grab raid by Halifax Town. The visitors recovered after going behind to Kris Taylor's goal, albeit helped by the reward of a rather dubious looking penalty in the second half.

GRAVES OUT ON LOAN (22/01/06)

Striker Eric Graves has joined Nationwide North club Gainsborough Trinity on a months loan.

Eric has struggled to make an impact in the first team since arriving in the summer, making only 3 starts and 4 substitute appearances. He has managed two goals, both coming in the Birmingham Senior Cup.

With Nigel Clough looking to bring another striker to the club, Eric's opportunities with the Brewers will be further limited, and it will be no surprise to see his loan deal made permanent.

BREWERS BABES ARE BACK! (22/01/06)

Whilst Nigel and the boys were getting plenty of coverage in the Sun newspaper in the build up to the Manchester United game, Brewers Babe Maria was getting uncovered more......

BURTON ALBION 1 WOKING 1 (21/01/06)

The Brewers ensured that there was no cup hangover with a spirited performance against Woking. Despite falling behind in the first half, Burton battled back and Chris Hall's long range effort ensured that the points were shared. Match Report.........

BREWERS v WOKING MATCH PREVIEW (20/01/06)

After two weeks of cup fever, it almost seems mundane to be looking forward to a Nationwide Conference fixture again. Hopefully though, some of the 11,000 fans that made the trip to Old Trafford will be excited about seeing the Brewers in action against Woking, and will come along in numbers to the Pirelli Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Match Preview........

BURTON TRIO IN ENGLAND CALL UP (19/01/06)

Last night's disappointment was quickly eased for three players today after the announcement of the England National Game XI squad. Ryan Austin, Jon Shaw and Shaun Harrad have all been called up to the squad to face Italy on 15th February at Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium.

A further boost for Burton Albion was received with the announcement that the National Game XI will play a match against Holland at the Pirelli Stadium in November.

MANCHESTER UNITED 5 BURTON ALBION 0 (18/01/06)

The FA Cup experience is over for another year after the Brewers were outclassed by their Premiership opponents. The players still put in a good performance in front of the huge away following that made the trip up to Old Trafford. The 5-0 scoreline was perhaps a bit harsh, but United showed exactly why they are the second best club in the country, with a fine display of passing, movement and finishing.

It is back to league action on Saturday when Woking are the visitors to the Pirelli Stadium. Match thoughts.....

BREWERS LEFT TO FLY NON-LEAGUE FLAG (17/01/06)

Burton Albion are the last remaining non-league side left in the FA Cup after both Nuneaton Borough and Tamworth suffered heartbreak in tonight's replays.

Nuneaton travelled to the Riverside to face Premiership Middlesbrough and lost 5-2. The result was harsh on the Nationwide North side, after they put up stiff resistance for the first 30 minutes.

Tamworth took Championship side Stoke City to extra time and penalties after the game finished 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes. A packed Lamb Ground were left on tenterhooks through the spot kicks, before the visitors eventually won through 5-4 on penalties.

FANS SAY NO TO HONOUR PARADE (17/01/06)

Plans to hold an open top bus tour for the Burton Albion players have been dismissed by the fans. The council, in conjunction with Coors Brewers, are planning a celebration, regardless of the result at tomorrow night's game.

However many fans believe that the gesture is not appropriate, and that the best way for fans to show their support and appreciation would be turn up in large numbers for the forthcoming Conference games against Woking and Halifax Town.

A similar tour was held in 2002 to celebrate the club winning their first league title, when finishing as champions of the Unibond League earned promotion to the Nationwide Conference.

MANCHESTER UNITED AWAY GUIDE NOW ONLINE (16/01/06)

If you are one of the 11,000 Burton Albion fans making the trip to Old Trafford, then check out the CTMD guide to Old Trafford.

If you are not making the trip, then the only guide that you need is for the TV, BBC 1 7.30pm. Manchester United Guide.....

GRAYS AWAY DAY DATE ANNOUNCED (16/01/06)

The new date for the Conference game away at Grays Athletic will certainly test the commitment and dedication of the travelling Brewers fans. The game at the Recreation Ground has been scheduled for Tuesday 31st January and comes just a couple of days after the away game at Canvey Island.

It is not expected that many of the 11,000 that will be travelling up the M6 to Old Trafford will be making the journey to Essex.

THREE SIGN DEALS (12/01/06)

The managers office at the Pirelli Stadium has been a busy place today with three players signing deals with the club.

Midfielder Kris Taylor has returned for a second spell with the Brewers, and joins on loan until the end of the season from Walsall. Also signing up until the end of the season is Saul Deeney. The 'will he, won't he' saga has finally been resolved, after the goalkeeper was given an ultimatum by Nigel Clough.

Also signing a new two and a half year deal is Aaron Webster, with Andy Corbett also set to extend his contract very soon.

STOURBRIDGE 4 BURTON ALBION 1 (10/01/06)

A strong Burton Albion team crashed out of the Birmingham Senior Cup in embarrassing style with defeat against Midland Alliance side Stourbridge.

Any chance of picking up a trophy this season now looks to have all but disappeared. Eric Graves scored a consolation goal.

Albion Team: Taylor, Henshaw, Brayford, Ayres, Sedgemore, Clough, Graves, Anderson, Shaw, Ducros, Todd Subs: Austin, Harrad, Corbett.

On a positive note though, Tamworth lost at home to Accrington Stanley and remain second from bottom in the Conference.

OLD TRAFFORD TICKET DETAILS (10/01/06)

Ticket prices and selling arrangements for the FA Cup replay at Old Trafford next Wednesday have been announced. Tickets priced £31 for adults and £15.50 for OAP and children will go on sale from Wednesday 11th January to vice presidents and season ticket holders. General sale will commence on Friday 13th January.

Burton have been given an allocation of 9000 tickets, and with the game also being shown live on the BBC, there should be enough to satisfy demand.

The club shop will be open from 10am until 6pm for ticket sales.

CUP FEVER CONTINUES (09/01/06)

The Brewers continue on their pursuit of silverware this season as they face Stourbridge in the quarter final of the Birmingham Senior Cup on Tuesday evening (10th Jan kick off 7.45pm). Whilst many fans may still harbour dreams of FA Cup glory, this competition gives Burton Albion the only realistic chance of silverware this season.

BREWERS ON THE BOX AGAIN! (09/01/06)

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, the BBC have announced that they will be televising the replay against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The decision means that an even bigger payday is guaranteed for the club with £150,000 paid to each club for TV coverage. On top of the bumper gate receipts that the Brewers are set to receive from a 40,000+ attendance, the club could be set to make another £500,000 from the replay on Wednesday night.

WOLVES LIE IN WAIT FOR BREWERS (09/01/06)

The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup was made this lunchtime, and a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers await the Brewers if they can beat Manchester United in next Wednesday's replay at Old Trafford.

Should Burton Albion pull off the greatest result in FA Cup history, then they will travel to Molineux during the weekend of 28/29th January.

BURTON ALBION 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 0

The greatest result in the biggest game in the club's history. Even seeing it written down does not make it any less unbelievable.

The Brewers have held the biggest club in the world to a goalless draw and will now travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday 18th January for a replay.

Just in case you still cannot believe it;

BURTON ALBION 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 0

KRIS TAYLOR RETURNS (08/01/06)

In an exclusive interview with CTMD this afternoon, midfielder Kris Taylor has revealed that he has joined the club on a loan deal from Walsall.

Taylor made six appearances for the Brewers, scoring four goals, during a similar loan spell last season. He returned to his club and looked to be back in manager Paul Merson's first team plans. However he has recently fallen out of favour and is looking forward to a return to Burton.

When asked whether his deal would become permanent, Kris could not comment as he still has a year left on his contract at Walsall.

Kris should be available for the trip to Stourbridge in the Birmingham Senior Cup on Tuesday night.

FANZINE IN MEDIA SPOTLIGHT (06/01/06)

Clough The Magic Dragon burst onto the national stage today after the fanzine was featured in an article in The Independent newspaper. The fanzine has also been featured on BBC Radio Derby and Radio 5 Live ahead of it going on sale on Sunday. Link to Independent article

FANZINE RETURNS (03/01/06)

Clough The Magic Dragon, 'The Fanzine', returns to celebrate the FA Cup match against Manchester United. After 12 months away, the fanzine has undergone a major revamp, but some of the old favourites still make a return in this commemorative issue.

Only a very limited number of copies are being printed, so visitors to the website are being given an early chance to guarantee receiving their copy. Buy Now......

SUPPORTERS MATCH PREVIEW (06/01/06)

Burton Albion head into their game with Manchester United this Sunday full of belief that they can get a result against the Northerners. No, we’re not talking about the FA Cup Third Round Match, rather the game that sees Albion’s Supporters team taking on their United Counterparts.
Following their cancelled game against Kidderminster in late November, the Albion Supporters have been without a game - so naturally are all raring to go in an encounter that hopefully will see the newly-reformed side pick up their first win with this squad.
Albion’s last match was against Peterborough, on the morning before the FA Cup First Round match that saw the real Albion earn a hard-fought 0-0 draw. The supporters weren’t so lucky however, losing 6-4 against a side who made the most of their chances. The nine Albion supporters were boosted that day by two Posh fans who more than helped make the numbers up with some excellent performances.
This Sunday should see Albion arrive with a mammoth 18-man squad, a side featuring a mixture of the new squad with a decent amount of the squad that played the last time Albion had regular matches.

Albion from: Broomfield, A. Drew, M. Drew, Fletcher, Francis, A. Jones, T. Jones, Kirkland, Mason, O’Neil, Oakshott, Turner, Whetton, Jon, Luke + a couple of 'ringers'

The game takes place at Shobnall Leisure Complex this Sunday morning with an 11.30am kick-off. Spectators welcome (Admission free, though you’ll probably be asked to buy a fanzine!).

UNITED WHEEL OUT THE BIG GUNS (06/01/06)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks to be taking no chances as he announces that a very strong squad will be travelling to the Pirelli Stadium for Sunday's game.

Whilst some of the 'superstars' may be rested, or on the bench, the side that will take the field will still provide a very stiff test for the Brewers. The United boss has confirmed that he will play a 'strong' side for the match and that Howard, Saha, Silvestre, Solskjaer, Park, Brown, Bardsley and Ronaldo will definitely play in the match.

Manchester United from: Howard, Van der Sar, Steele, Neville, Bardsley, Ferdinand, Brown, Silvestre, O'Shea, Richardson, Ronaldo, Park, Fletcher, Smith, Giggs, Saha, Van Nistelrooy, Rooney, Solskjaer, Rossi, Pique

MIXED NEWS ON TRANSFER TARGETS (05/01/06)

The transfer window is now open, and once the money from Sunday's game is safely in the bank, Nigel Clough will surely be going shopping to improve the squad for the second half of the season.

The manager has expressed his interest in two former loan stars returning to the club, but it looks as though at least one of them will not be available. Whilst Walsall manager Paul Merson has stated that he will listen to offers for Kris Taylor, Lee Bell looks to be back in favour at Crewe and is set to make the starting line-up for their FA Cup game against Preston.

One player already signed up though is Jake Sedgemore who has had his loan deal from Bury extended by another month.

BOVRIL BEEF UP SUPPORT FOR BURTON ALBION (04/01/06)

The FA Cup is the World's favourite cup competition and the 3rd round epitomises the so-called 'romance' of the cup when David Rovers dreams of a plum home tie against Goliath City.  The magic of the cup comes to Burton next week as the mighty Manchester United come to town to take on Nigel Clough's Burton Albion. More......

CRANE OFF-LOADED (02/01/06)

Goalkeeper Dan Crane has been released by Burton Albion. The stopper joined the club in September 2004 and made a total of 59 appearances for the club. He made 13 appearances this season before being sent out on loan to Moor Green.

It is rumoured that Dan could be joining League Two side Rushden & Diamonds in the next few days.

BURTON ALBION 1 TAMWORTH 1 (02/01/06)

Honours remain even in Staffordshire after the two sides drew 1-1 for the second time this season. Jake Edwards gave the visitors an early lead before Jon Shaw equalised in the second half. Match Report....