ARCHIVE NEWS - AUGUST 2006

BURTON ALBION 0 SOUTHPORT 1 (28/08/06)

Once again the Brewers fail to beat lower placed opposition at home as they went down to a single goal defeat.

The visitors offered very little as an attacking force, and looked every bit a side happy to go away with a point. Mark Boyd's wonder strike gave them all three points, leaving Burton without a win in three home games. MATCH REPORT

BREWERS v SOUTHPORT PREVIEW (27/08/06)

The hectic August schedule draws to a close with the visit of struggling Southport to the Pirelli Stadium. Both teams will be looking to kick start their respective seasons, the Brewers looking for a first home victory, and Southport just looking for a first win.

CTMD examines the form of the two teams going into this game, and looks back at some of the previous meetings. MATCH PREVIEW

PLAYER OF THE SEASON UPDATE (26/08/06)

The results for the first three games of the season are now in, and the early leader in the race for the player of the season award is Lee Fowler.

The midfielder has certainly made a big impact since joining the Brewers from Scarborough in the summer, and picked up the plaudits for his performance against Oxford United.

The latest results and the current leader board can be seen HERE.

YORK CITY 3 BURTON ALBION 2 (25/08/06)

The Brewers suffered late heartbreak again after Nathan Peat's 89th minute free kick secured all three points for the home side.

Twice the Brewers came from a goal behind to level the scores, but Ryan Austin was red carded for a professional foul and the punishment was made even worse as the winning goal was scored from the resulting free kick. MATCH REPORT

POOLE SET TO CONTINUE FOR ALBION (22/08/06)

It now seems likely that the Brewers will have to continue to rely on 43 year old goalkeeper Kevin Poole for the foreseeable future, with the deal to bring in Crewe stopper Stuart Tomlinson now looking unlikely.

It was originally hoped that Tomlinson would join Burton Albion on a season long loan, however Dario Gradi has been unsuccessful in his attempts to find another keeper and has been unable to release him. After being on the bench for Crewe's first three league games, Tomlinson was in the starting line-up for the Carling Cup game at Grimsby, keeping a clean sheet as the Railwaymen won 3-0.

Kevin Poole has been in good form since joining the Brewers and his extended period in the Albion goal should not pose any problems.

MORECAMBE MAN OF THE MATCH RESULT (20/08/06)

The race to try and replace Darren Tinson as the holder of the CTMD player of the season trophy has already started, and Gary Rowett is currently in pole position.

Gary was the clear winner of the man of the match award for the opening league game at Morecambe. New signing Lee Fowler was voted as the runner up.

The results will be added up throughout the season, with the winner receiving the much coveted trophy. LATEST RESULTS

BURTON ALBION 1 OXFORD UNITED 2 (18/08/06)

A late penalty for the visitors was a cruel blow to the Brewers as they put up a great performance against the title favourites.

Daryl Clare opened the scoring after 15 minutes, and the lead was held for an hour until Robert Duffy equalised with the first of his two goals. With four minutes to go, Darren Tinson fouled Odubade in the area and Duffy netted from the spot.

Despite the loss, Albion fans should be proud of the players after an excellent performance. MATCH REPORT

JON SHAW, OUT THE DOOR? (18/08/06)

Striker Jon Shaw could be heading out of the Pirelli Stadium following a rumoured bust up with manager Nigel Clough.

Shaw, Burton's top goal scorer last season, is unhappy at losing his place in the Albion starting line-up and is believed to have voiced his concerns.

Never one to tolerate criticism, Clough has made Shaw available for loan with Cambridge United keen to take him.

Jon was an unused substitute for the game against Oxford United, with Steve Scoffham being bought on to replace Andy Ducros in the second half.

TINSON PICKS UP PLAYER OF THE SEASON AWARD (16/08/06)

Darren Tinson was awarded with the Clough The Magic Dragon player of the season award ahead of the match against Kidderminster on Tuesday night.

Darren was delighted to have won the award in his first season with the Brewers, following on from previous winners Aaron Webster and Chris Hall. Darren is pictured here with the trophy;

Don't forget to add your votes towards the 2006/07 player of the season award by visiting the CTMD message board. A poll will be available for every Albion 1st team game for you to name the player you feel is man of the match. Votes will be counted up throughout the season, and the winner will be announced after the final game.

BURTON ALBION 1 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1 (15/08/06)

It is now seven years since the Brewers won their opening home league game of the season. Whoever broke that mirror will be hiding somewhere to escape the frustrated fans who saw their team throw away the lead to draw with Kidderminster.

Daryl Clare scored the opening goal in first half injury time, but an equaliser from Russel Penn earned a share of the points. MATCH REPORT

BIRMINGHAM SENIOR CUP DRAW (14/08/06)

The draw for this years competition has been made, and the Brewers have been given a bye into the second round where they will face either Bedworth United or Solihull Borough at the Pirelli Stadium.

No date has yet been set for the game, but all second round matches have to be completed by 15th October.

MORECAMBE 0 BURTON ALBION 1 (12/08/06)

A penalty from Aaron Webster gave the Brewers their first ever Conference win over Morecambe.

The game was a cagey affair with not too many chances for either side, but the decisive moment came as the ball was handled in the area by Brannan as he tried to stop Andy Ducros. Webster made no mistake from 12 yards to send the players and fans into ecstatic celebrations.

The Brewers are in action again on Tuesday night when they make their first home appearance of the season against Kidderminster Harriers.

BREWERS DIVE IN FOR POOLE (11/08/06)

Burton Albion will have a 43 year old goalkeeper in the starting line up for tomorrow's opening Conference game at Morecambe, after signing Kevin Poole on a match by match basis.

After Crewe Alexandra announced they would not be able to release Stuart Tomlinson to start his season long loan, Burton manager Nigel Clough was left with coach Martin Taylor as the only recognised keeper in the squad.

Kevin Poole, currently a coach with Birmingham City's academy side, has not played a competitive match since January. He made 7 appearances for Derby County last season, and has made a total of 373 appearances during his 25 year career to date.

BURTON ALBION 0 ALFRETON TOWN 1 (08/08/06)

A Brewers team consisting mainly of reserve and youth players went down to a single goal defeat to Nationwide North side Alfreton Town.

Whilst the result is rather immaterial, the big concern from the game will be the injury picked up by Oliver Hancock. The youth team player had to be carried from the field on a stretcher in the second half.

Team: Holton, Clough, Brayford, Shaw, Henshaw, Gilroy, McMahon, Holmes, Britton, Harrad, Scoffham Subs: Gutteridge, Waite, Hancock, Liversedge, Edwards

HINCKLEY UNITED 1 BURTON ALBION 1 (05/08/06)

Burton came from behind to produce a hard fought draw against Hinckley United at the Marston's Stadium.

Leon Kelly put the home side ahead after just six minutes, but Daryl Clare grabbed his fourth pre-season goal immediately at the start of the second half.

The game came at quite a cost, as Gary Rowett, Daryl Clare and Darren Stride all had to be substituted due to injury.

ALBION TRIUMPH IN VASE FINAL (03/08/06)

The Brewers defeated a young Nottingham Forest side by two goals to one to finally get their hands on the Bass Vase.

The silverware had not stayed in Burton since 1997, and after four successive final defeats, Nigel Clough finally managed to see his team win.

Keith Gilroy opened the scoring, but Spencer Weir-Daley equalised almost immediately. The game looked to be heading for penalties, but a Daryl Clare penalty five minutes from the end secured the victory.

BREWERS FACE FOREST IN BASS VASE FINAL (03/08/06)

Burton Albion will tonight compete in their fifth successive Bass Vase final against a Nottingham Forest reserve side.

The Coca Cola League season kicks off on Saturday and so the Reds will not risk any of their big name players, however the young Forest team have already beaten Gresley Rovers 6-2 and Notts County 2-0 to progress to the final.

Burton Albion have lost all of the last 4 finals in which they have appeared and will be looking to pick up their second piece of silverware following the capture of the Friendship Cup at Rocester on Saturday.

KEEPER SCARE FOR BREWERS (02/08/06)

Stuart Tomlinson's loan move may be in doubt after Crewe first choice keeper Ben Williams suffered an injury with the new season just two days away.

Tomlinson was due to move to the Pirelli Stadium on a season long loan, however Dario Gradi has failed so far in his search for a replacement keeper and may now decide to call off the move.

Albion fans will now be hoping that Stuart will be available for the Bass Vase Final on Thursday night.

ANOTHER FRIENDLY ARRANGED (01/08/06)

Nigel Clough has arranged a friendly against Alfreton Town just four days before the start of the new season, and the game should give him a chance to finalise his team and tactics ahead of the Conference opener against Morecambe.

Gary Mill's side will visit the Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday 8th August, and prices have been reduced to try and attract a good crowd. Adult admission is £5 whilst kids will get to see the game for £3.