ARCHIVE NEWS - APRIL 2007

DARREN STRIDE PRESENTATION (29/04/07)

A presentation was made to Darren Stride before the match against Halifax Town on 17th April in recognition of his achievement of breaking the Burton Albion appearance record.

Thanks to the generosity of a number of Brewers fans, an engraved presentation piece was purchased. A plaque was also handed to Darren which included the names of all the supporters who made donations towards the presentation. There was a sum of money left over and a donation has been made to Rainbows Children's Hospice in Loughborough.

Presentations to Darren Stride were made by Adam & Mark Drew.

CONFERENCE CLOCK WATCH (28/04/07)

There was joy, pain, tears, laughter, chewed fingernails and sweaty palms as the race for the play-off positions went down to the final afternoon of the season.

It was a tension filled 90 minutes of football with action at all of the key venues. The conference clock watch details all the key moments as the teams in the chasing pack swapped league positions throughout the afternoon. Relive all the drama here.

NO WINNING HAND FOR BREWERS AGAINST DIAMONDS

Burton Albion 1 Rushden & Diamonds 2 (28/04/07)

The game may have ended in disappointment, but the season still ended on a high as the Brewers ended the season in their highest ever league position.

It was an afternoon of highs and lows. For a while Burton were in the play-off positions after Jon Shaw opened the scoring, and then Southport's goal at St James Park pushed Exeter further out of the picture.

However it was all to end in heartache as a 2 goal comeback from Exeter meant that the result at the Pirelli Stadium was academic, and the goals from Jackson and Woodhouse for Rushden were irrelevant in the end.

The players left the pitch to a deserved standing ovation from the largest league crowd of the season, 2910.

START CHEWING THOSE FINGER NAILS! (28/04/07)

So the 2006/07 season comes to a thrilling climax at the Pirelli Stadium this afternoon.

After 45 games of highs and lows, it is now all down to 90 minutes of nail biting tension at home to Rushden & Diamonds. Fans of Exeter, York and Gravesend & Northfleet will also be frantically hoping and praying that their teams will make the play-offs and continue the race for a place in the Football League.

CTMD has produced a guide to all this afternoon's scenarios in today's MATCH PREVIEW.

DROYLSDEN PROMOTED (20/04/07)

Congratulations to Droylsden who have gained promotion to next seasons Blue Square Premier after winning the Nationwide North title.

The Bloods were beaten play-off finalists in the last two seasons and will now play at the highest level in their history. They will be joined next season by Conference South champions Histon, and Torquay who have been relegated from League 2.

NORTHWICH VICTORIA 0 BURTON ALBION 3 (20/04/07)

The Brewers have kept the season alive to the very first game with a convincing win at Northwich.

A win at home to Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday coupled with defeat for either York or Exeter will see the play-offs reached for the first time.

All the goals came in the first half, before the game petered out in the second 45 minutes.

BREWERS AIM FOR VICTORY AT NORTHWICH (20/04/07)

Burton Albion's amazing season continues with the final away game of the season at the Victoria Stadium.

It is a crucial day in the race for the play-off places as a win for the Brewers, combined with a slip up by Exeter or York could see them move into the top 5 with only one game left to play.

It will be the first trip to the new home of Northwich Victoria, and Nigel Clough will be looking for a first away victory in 2007. The Vics will be playing their fourth game in eight days including a 3-0 defeat at Gravesend and Northfleet on Thursday evening.

Today's other games at the top of the table;

Kidderminster v Morecambe

Southport v York City

Stevenage Borough v Exeter City

HE'S A JOLLY GOODFELLOW (17/04/07)

Marc Goodfellow marked his first start for the Brewers with his first goal for the club, and kept the hopes of a play-off place alive.

Despite the attempts of referee Mr Hendley, it was an entertaining game although for long periods it seemed as though it was destined to end goalless.

The game was marred by five yellow and 2 red cards, including a dismissal for Danny Holmes.

With just two games to go, the Brewers are now just two points outside the top five, and another win at Northwich on Saturday will set up a thrilling climax to the season.

BREWERS AIM FOR THE TREBLE (16/04/07)

Burton Albion have three games left as they aim to keep their faint play-off ambitions alive.

After a disappointing set of results over the Easter period, the Brewers now need to win all of their remaining games and hope that at least one of their promotion rivals slip up.

The Brewers are five points away from the top five places in the Conference, but have a game in hand, and a victory over Halifax Town on Tuesday night will put pressure on Exeter and York City in 4th and 5th place respectively.

The Shaymen come to the Pirelli Stadium at the opposite end of the table, just one point above the relegation places. They will be boosted by a league record that has seen them undefeated in Burton.

BURTON ALBION 3 GRAYS ATHLETIC 0 (14/04/07)

The Brewers kept their play-off hopes alive with a comfortable win over struggling Grays.

Aaron Webster opened the scoring, heading home from Gilroy's cross. Webster then set up Clare, who finished with a spectacular overhead kick.

In the final minute, Webster completed the scoring from the penalty spot after Shaun Harrad was fouled in the area.

Burton still have to win all of their remaining three league games, and hope that one of the teams above them loses all of theirs, in order to finish in the top 5.

THE SEASON STARTS HERE! (14/04/07)

Burton Albion have just four games left to try to revive their fading play-off hopes, starting this afternoon with the visit of Grays Athletic.

Back to back defeats to York City and Southport have left the Brewers playing catch-up in the play-off race and they now need to win all of their remaining games, and hope that other teams slip up, if they are to extend the season beyond the end of April.

With three of the remaining games at the Pirelli Stadium, the home fans can play a huge part by roaring the Brewers on to victory. A big crowd was in attendance for the last home match and a similar crowd is needed this afternoon.

CTMD is sending a rallying call to all Burton fans to get down to the Pirelli Stadium this afternoon. Come down, be loud, be proud, and cheer the Brewers to victory!

SOUTHPORT 3 BURTON ALBION 1 (09/04/07)

Albion's wretched away form continued with defeat at Haig Avenue. The Brewers held a slender 1-0 advantage before a dubious penalty award allowed the hosts back into the match. A 25 yard free kick and a late third goal made it a harsh score line and results elsewhere see the Brewers drop down to 7th place in the table.

BURTON ALBION 1 YORK CITY 2 (07/04/07)

The Brewers slipped to a disappointing home defeat to promotion rivals York City at the Pirelli Stadium this afternoon, and with it slipped out of the play-off positions.

The home side had the best of the first half, but once again failed to turn possession into goals. However an injury to Darren Stride seemed to disrupt the teams flow and allowed the visitors to take a two goal lead.

Andy Corbett scored a consolation goal in stoppage time at the end of the game, but it was too little too late.

NEW STRIKER FOR BREWERS (07/04/07)

CTMD can exclusively unveil a new face ahead of the crucial clash with York City this afternoon.

Whilst the new addition will not be able to take place in the game, the players and fans should get a huge boost ahead of one of the biggest games of the season.

To solve the mystery click HERE

PLAYER OF THE SEASON UPDATE (07/04/07)

With just six games of the season remaining, it looks like being a two horse race for the CTMD player of the season award.

The contrast between the two contenders could not be more striking with Darren Stride leading the competition ahead of John Brayford.

Andy Corbett and Kevin Poole are the nearest challengers for the crown in 3rd and 4th place respectively, followed then by Danny Holmes and Daryl Clare.

The latest results and current standings can be found on the Player of the Season page.