ARCHIVE NEWS - JULY 2006

BURTON ALBION 2 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 (31/07/06)

It is now 3 wins in 4 days as a youthful Owls side were beaten by the Brewers.

Despite falling behind to a goal from Kyle Jordan, Burton fought back with headed goals from Darren Stride and Aaron Webster.

Next up are Nottingham Forest in the final of the 2006 Bass Charity Vase. The game takes place at the Pirelli Stadium on Thursday, kick off 7.45pm.

BREWERS THROUGH TO BASS VASE FINAL (29/07/06)

The Bass Charity Vase game against Notts County on Tuesday has been cancelled after the Magpies reported that they could not raise a team.

The decision means that Burton are awarded the game and now progress to the final on Thursday evening where they will face Nottingham Forest.

It is the second time that Notts County have 'cried off' playing the Brewers, after another friendly originally scheduled for today was also cancelled after the change of management at the club.

The BCV final kicks off at 7.45pm at the Pirelli Stadium.

ROCESTER 0 BURTON ALBION 5 (29/07/06)

The Brewers made in 2 wins in 24 hours with a comfortable win over Rocester at Hillsfield.

Jon Shaw was the only player to have featured in last night's game, as Nigel Clough took the opportunity to blood the whole squad.

Danny Holmes opened the scoring in the first half, before Jon Shaw and Keith Gilroy added goals to make it 3-0 at the interval.

Aaron Webster added a fourth in the second half, before Gilroy completed the scoring with his second goal.

The next action sees Sheffield Wednesday visit the Pirelli Stadium on Monday night, kick off 7.30pm.

GRESLEY ROVERS 0 BURTON ALBION 2 (28/07/06)

Two second half goals from Andy Ducros gave the Brewers their first victory in this seasons Bass Charity Vase. Daryl Clare had missed a penalty before the brace from Ducros after Jon Shaw was brought down in the box.

BREWERS BEGIN BASS VASE CHALLENGE (27/07/06)

Burton Albion kick off their participation in the Bass Charity Vase on Friday night at the Moat Ground against Gresley Rovers.

The Brewers will be looking to again appear in the final after appearing in but losing the last four.

Nottingham Forest have already booked their place in the final on August 3rd after wins against Gresley Rovers and Notts County. In the Nottingham derby, played last night, the reds won 2-0 against a young County side which had former Brewer Saul Deeney in goal.

Burton's game against Gresley kicks off at 7.45pm.

BURTON ALBION 1 DERBY COUNTY 3 (22/07/06)

A hat-trick from Giles Barnes set up a comfortable victory for the Rams at a rain soaked Pirelli Stadium.

Barnes opened the scoring in the third minute, before adding a further two goals in as many minutes on the hour mark.

Gary Rowett claimed a late consolation goal in the final minute.

MATCH REPORT

DANNY HOLMES SIGNS FOR BREWERS (22/07/06)

Young midfielder Danny Holmes has today signed a one year deal with Burton Albion after a successful trial period.

The 19 year old was released by Port Vale at the end of the season after failing to make the step up to the first team.

Holmes looks to have been signed as an understudy for Darren Stride in the centre of the Albion midfield.

It also seems likely that striker Steve Scoffham will also sign for the club after this afternoon's friendly against Derby County

BREWERS STRIP SHOW (20/07/06)

As exclusively revealed on the CTMD website last month, Burton Albion have unveiled a new home strip for the 2006/07 season.

The new shirt, pictured left, features a new sponsor after Roger Bullivant took over from Knott as the club's joint main sponsor.

The new shirt goes on sale on Saturday and will be worn for the first time as the Brewers face Derby County in a friendly at the Pirelli Stadium.

ALBION OLDBOYS UPDATE (20/07/06)

Three former Burton Albion players have switched clubs during the frenzy of transfer activity during the summer.

Albion legend Paul Groves will not be making a return to Burton this season after his move from Stafford Rangers to take up the post of reserve team manager at Portsmouth.

Goalkeeper Saul Deeney has returned to Notts County, the club that he walked out on to join the Brewers.

Former loan star Jamie Price has left York City and has joined Harrogate Town.

BURTON ALBION 1 WOLVES 0 (15/07/06)

A goal on the hour mark from Daryl Clare was enough to give the Brewers the win over Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Stuart Tomlinson impressed on his first start in the Burton goal, making several good saves to keep a clean sheet. Match Report

BREWERS LOOK TO TAME WOLVES (15/07/06)

Wolverhampton Wanderers are the visitors to the Pirelli Stadium this afternoon as the build up to the new season continues.

Wolves have named a strong squad for the match, with former England and Manchester United star Paul Ince the only big name missing from the list.

Albion fans should get a first chance to see new goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson, whilst trialists Steve Scoffham and Danny Holmes will be given another chance to impress.

Ticket prices are £12 adults, £10 concessions and £5 kids to sit in the main stand, whilst terrace admission is £10, £8 and £3 respectively.

BORROWASH VICTORIA 2 BURTON ALBION 1 (13/07/06)

The Brewers are still looking for their first pre-season win after suffering a humbling at Northern Counties East side Borrowash Victoria.

The home side took the lead in the first half, before Daryl Clare equalised, only for the Vics to take the lead again in the second half.

BASS CHARITY VASE DETAILS (12/07/06)

The admission prices for the forthcoming Bass Charity Vase games have been announced, and Albion fans will be pleased to see that they are a bit friendlier on the wallet.

Prices for matches in the first round stages are £4 adults and £2 concessions. The prices for the Final at the Pirelli Stadium are £1 more in all categories.

The 117th Bass Vase competition kicks off on Monday 24th July when Gresley Rovers host Nottingham Forest.

For a full list of fixtures, visit the Official Bass Charity Vase website.

TOMLINSON MAKES INJURY COMEBACK (11/07/06)

Crewe goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson looks to have recovered from his injury set back as he played in a friendly match at Quorn this evening.

Stuart was due to join up with the Brewers on a season long loan ahead of last weekends game against Birmingham City, but an injury picked up on a training camp in Portugal put the move on hold. If fit,  he could now be allowed to meet his new team mates in time to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

MORE FIXTURE FRUSTRATION (10/07/06)

Burton Albion look set to incense fans even further after announcing that another home game is being switched to a Friday night.

The Nationwide Conference game against Altrincham, originally scheduled for Saturday 3rd March is now being played a day early to avoid a clash with Derby County's massive home game against Colchester United!

The Brewers now have 8 games scheduled to be played on a Friday evening!

BURTON ALBION 1 BIRMINGHAM CITY 5 (08/07/06)

DJ Campbell ensured that youth triumphed over experience as the young striker scored four times against veteran keeper Martyn Taylor to ease Birmingham to a comfortable victory.

The Brewers fielded two completely different teams for each half of the game, and the both sets of players acquitted themselves well until three goals in as many minutes at the end of the match.

Andy Ducros scored for Burton at the start of the second half, and the Brewers had a few good chances to add to their tally before the late collapse.

New signing Lee Fowler certainly impressed on his first appearance, whilst the trialists did well but none really stood out as certain candidates to start the season with the Brewers.

HERE WE GO! (08/07/06)

Nine months of football kicks off this afternoon with the first of the pre-season friendly games. Championship side Birmingham City look set to bring a strong side to the Pirelli Stadium to give the Brewers a stern test in their first action of the summer.

The CTMD match preview brings you the all the ticket news and looks back to the last time the two sides met in a warm up game.

BACK THE BREWERS WITH BET365 (08/07/06)

The bookies don't give the Brewers much of a chance of causing an upset this afternoon, with Burton 5/1 to beat the Blues this afternoon. Even a draw seems to be a outside bet at 11/4.

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MATCHDAY LIVE IS BACK (08/07/06)

The exclusive matchday update service is back as the Brewers kick off their preparations for the new season with the visit of Birmingham City.

Matchday live brings you all the team news and match action as it happens. CTMD is the only place on the internet that brings you minute by minute reports.

To use the service follow the Matchday LIVE! link at the top of this page, or click HERE

KEEPER INJURY BLOW FOR BREWERS (06/07/06)

Burton Albion look set to face Birmingham City on Saturday with only Martin Taylor available between the sticks after Crewe goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson picked up an injury.

Tomlinson was set to join the Brewers on a season long loan, but a calf injury picked up in training could see that move delayed. The news means that 39 year old Taylor, who's only first team action last season was one Birmingham Senior Cup game, could make his first start in 6 months.

The Blues look set to bring a strong side to the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday, but one player who will be missing is Emile Heskey. The former England front man today moved to Wigan Athletic in a £5.5 million deal.

SATURDAY SWAP SHOP (06/07/06)

Fans preparations for the 2006/07 season have been thrown into chaos already after Burton Albion switched several league games to Friday nights.

The traditional 3pm kick off on a Saturday looks to be a rare occurrence in the future at the Pirelli Stadium as already four homes games have been brought forward. This is on top of Friday night away fixtures at Grays Athletic, Woking and York City which mean torturous long journeys through rush hour traffic.

No official reason has been given for the fixture changes, although many fans blame the club's reluctance to employ their own stewards, instead relying on hired help from Derby County meaning the two clubs cannot play at the same time.

2006/07 FIXTURES RELEASED

The Brewers open the new Nationwide Conference season with a difficult trip to Morecambe on Saturday August 12th. The first game at the Pirelli Stadium on the following Tuesday is against Kidderminster Harriers, with Oxford United visiting just four days later.

The first of the Staffordshire derbies comes up in September when the Brewers travel to Marston Road to face the newly promoted Stafford Rangers. It's Tamworth away on Boxing Day before Stafford make the short trip to Burton on January 1st.

The season ends on Saturday 28th April with the visit of Rushden & Diamonds.

The full fixture list, including all the pre-season games is HERE

STILL GOT THE BLUES? (02/07/06)

If you are still struggling to get over England's World Cup defeat yesterday, then CTMD has just the answer to restore your faith in football.

Brewers Babes are back again, and this time it is the turn of fiery red-head Kristy-Louise. See the amazing pictures here or use the Brewers Babes link at the top of the page.

TICKET NEWS FOR RAMS VISIT (01/07/06)

The ticket details for the pre-season friendly against Derby County on Saturday 22 July have now been confirmed.

Admission will be charged at full league prices meaning that supporters will have to pay up to £14 to watch the game. OAP's will have to pay at least £10, and children will be charged £3 or £5 for terracing and seating respectively.

Although a sizeable crowd will still be expected, Brewers fans will be disappointed that there are no price reductions for a friendly game. Top prices for the Pride Park friendly between Derby and Premiership Bolton Wanderers are only £10.

SQUAD NUMBERS ANNOUNCED (26/06/06)

Burton Albion have revealed the squad numbers for the 2006/07 season, and there are a couple of surprises amongst the 18 players announced. The biggest eye opener is last seasons top scorer, Jon Shaw, loses his number 9 shirt to Daryl Clare and now takes number 16. Terry Henshaw looks to start the season as a squad player after losing his number 2 shirt to Gary Rowett, taking number 15 instead. John Brayford starts the season as a senior player, the number 17 shirt his reward, and it looks as though Nigel Clough is set to play on as he retains the number 20 shirt.

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