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STEVENAGE BOROUGH 4 BURTON ALBION 0 (31/01/09)

The Brewers crashed out of the FA Trophy and conceded four goals at Broadhall Way for the second time this season.

Although losing at this stage of the competition is not necessarily a bad thing, the nature of the defeat will be a concern to the manager and the fans that that braved the chilly conditions.

The pitch was barely playable in places, and the swirling wind did little to aid the match as a spectacle but the first half was an entertaining affair for both sets of fans.

Both teams had several good chances to score with Stevenage having a number of efforts blocked and scrambled away by the Albion defence, while Chris Day in the Borough goal pulled off a string of good saves at the other end.

Steve Morison grabbed the first of his two goals before half time, before Darren Stride diverted Mitchell Cole's shot into his own net. Morison made it three nil on the hour mark before David Bridges completed the rout with two minutes to go.

BURTON ALBION 2 BARROW 1 (26/01/09)

Nigel Clough was at the Pirelli Stadium to say his official farewell to the club and he watched on as his old charges continued their charge towards the league title.

The Brewers dominated the game for long periods but had to wait until after the interval to take the lead. Shaun Harrad profited from a series of fortunate deflections in the penalty area to score his 14th goal of the season. Jake Buxton grabbed his first goal for the club just seven minutes later to make it 2-0 but the visitors grabbed a goal back to set up a nervous end to the game.

The victory extended the lead at the top of the table to 17 points, although Histon can reduce the lead to just 2 points if they win all of their 5 games in hand.

JODY GOES ON LOAN (26/01/09)

Out of favour striker Jody Banim has joined Altrincham on a one month loan deal.

Banim has failed to failed to score a league goal for the Brewers since joining from Droylsden in the summer and has not featured in the squad for the last two league games.

BURTON ALBION 1 ALTRINCHAM 1 (24/01/09)

The record breaking run came to an end, but the Brewers still managed to extend their lead at the top of the Blue Square Premier with a battling draw.

Any neutral supporters at the Pirelli Stadium may have been forgiven for thinking that the team in red and white were the league leaders as they dominated the first half and deservedly went in ahead at the interval.

Roy McFarland's half time team talk certainly had an effect as Albion started the second half in complete contrast to the first and deservedly grabbed an equaliser on 51 minutes. Marc Goodfellow's shot was saved by goalkeeper Stuart Coburn and Harrad was on hand to drive the rebound into the net.

The game ebbed and flowed and both sides had good chances to grab a winner but anything other than a draw would have been harsh on either side.

NEW FACE ARRIVES AT PIRELLI (19/01/09)

Former Notts County midfielder Neil MacKenzie has joined the Brewers on trial after being released by the Meadow Lane club.

McKenzie started his career at Stoke City and played for Roy McFarland at Cambridge United. He can also list Kidderminster, Blackpool, Mansfield, Macclesfield, Scunthorpe United, Hereford United and Port Vale on his CV of clubs.

He has already made 4 appearances in the Blue Square Premier this season during a months loan at Kidderminster.

Craig Armstrong has left the club for a second time after McFarland decided not to offer him a deal. Armstrong returned to the club following his release from Cheltenham but failed to impress the new manager during the Birmingham Senior Cup defeat at Tamworth.

GRAYS ATHLETIC 0 BURTON ALBION 1 (17/01/09)

The Brewers set a new Conference record for successive wins as they notched up their 12th victory in a row to remain 13 points clear at the top of the table.

Loan signing Jamie Yates, making his league debut, scored the only goal of the game following good work from Greg Pearson.

Histon scored a 97th minute winner at Northwich to keep up their hopes of automatic promotion.

TAMWORTH 2 BURTON ALBION 1 (13/01/09)

Burton Albion's involvement in this seasons Birmingham Senior Cup was ended at the quarter final stage at the Lamb Ground.

A second string Albion side fell behind to an early goal but equalised through Lee Morris. The home side took the lead again toward the end of the first half and despite the second half introduction of Greg Pearson, the Brewers could not find a way back into the game.

Tamworth fans will undoubtedly be celebrating as though they have just won the World Cup, whilst the cup exit now allows Albion fans to focus on continuing the push towards League Football.

FA TROPHY THIRD ROUND DRAW (12/01/09)

Burton Albion will have to wait until at least tomorrow night to find out who they will face in the third round of the FA Trophy after being drawn away at either Farnborough Town or Stevenage Borough.

The match at Cherrywood Road was postponed on Saturday due to a frozen pitch and will now be played on Tuesday night.

Third round games are scheduled to take place on Saturday 31st January, meaning the BSP game away at Weymouth will need to be rescheduled.

BURTON ALBION 3 SALISBURY CITY 0 (10/01/09)

The Brewers wasted no time in erasing any doubts that they would have any hangover from the departure of Nigel Clough by making comfortable progress to the third round of the FA Trophy.

Aaron Webster opened the scoring with one of his trademark headers from a corner from debutant Jamie Yates, before Marc Goodfellow gave the home side a two goal half time lead.

The Brewers could also afford the luxury of a missed penalty, Greg Pearson's first failed spot kick, before Webster added his second and Burton's third with a drilled shot from inside the penalty area.

NIGEL CLOUGH (1998-2009)

GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK

Nigel Clough has tonight been named as the new manager of Derby County football club. The announcement brings an end to more than 10 years with Nigel in charge of the Brewers.

The club has enjoyed an unprecedented period of success and Nigel leaves with the team sitting on top of the Blue Square Premier league, 13 points clear of their nearest rivals.

Everyone connected with Clough The Magic Dragon wishes Nigel every success in his new role and thanks him for the enjoyment and excitement that he has provided during the last decade.

CLOUGH IS TOP TARGET FOR RAMS ROLE (05/01/09)

The short list of candidates for the managerial vacancy at Derby County has been put together with Nigel Clough at the top.

It has been confirmed that Derby chief executive Adam Pearson has been in contact with Ben Robinson although no discussions with Clough have taken place.

Nigel has been quizzed by a host of journalists over the last few days, including on Setanta Sports ahead of the Blyth Spartans FA Cup game tonight. Professional as ever, Clough admitted his interest in the role but confirmed that his only interest at the current time was picking up three points against Torquay United tomorrow night.

NEW LOAN SIGNING AND FIXTURE NEWS (05/01/09)

In a day dominated by the Derby manager saga, there has been a flurry of activity at the Pirelli Stadium today.

The squad has been boosted by the arrival of Jamie Yates, a forward player, on a one month loan from Rotherham United. Yates has played more than 30 games for the Millers since joining them as a trainee, including six appearances this season. He has scored three times, including the goal that relegated Mansfield Town at the end of last season.

Due to Kettering Town's continued success in the FA Cup, the home league game originally scheduled for Saturday 24th January has been postponed. The Brewers will now host Altrincham on this date as the Robins were also without a game as they were due to meet Torquay who also progressed to the fourth round after defeating Blackpool.

BREWERS SCOOP MONTHLY AWARDS (01/01/09)

Nigel Clough has been named as the Blue Square Premier manager of the month for December after five successive wins during the month. The Brewers also made progress in the FA Trophy, with the only defeat being in the Setanta Shield.

Shaun Harrad picked up the player of the month award, the second month in a row that the accolade has gone to a Burton Albion player.

Both of the awards will be presented before the game against Torquay United on Tuesday 6th January.

YORK CITY 1 BURTON ALBION 3 (01/01/09)

The Brewers kicked off the new year in spectacular style with a win that takes them 13 points clear at the top of the Blue Square Premier league.

Michael Simpson opened the scoring, tapping in the rebound after Greg Pearson's initial effort was saved. The lead lasted only five minutes before Richard Brodie equalised for the home side.

In a second half that saw the Minstermen twice hit the Burton woodwork, it was Burton that had the extra bit of quality to go on and win the game.

Shaun Harrad slotted home from short range before Marc Goodfellow coolly chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to wrap up all the points.