| What
was the first Brewers match you attended, and what do you remember about
it? |
| An NPL game
against Tamworth on Easter Monday, 1983. I remember being taken onto the
Popside, there being lots of old men, and a fug of pipe tobacco smoke in
the air (not much changes!) I also remember the players running out and kicking
autographed plastic footballs into the crowd (something I've never seen at
a match since) and me catching one - pretty spawny as it was my first match!
I've still got the football, though the autographs sadly have smudged. |
| Which
Brewers match left you feeling most elated? |
| It tends to
be the games with dramatic late winners which leave you most on a high,
so I'd say in recent years either Terry Henshaw's winner against Farnborough
in the Trophy (2002), or Aaron's penalty at Tamworth on August Bank Holiday
2001. Or going back a bit, the match against Telford in the Trophy - a
goal down with time ticking away, Telford reduced to nine-men and the
Brewers storming back to win 3-1. |
| And
which left you feeling most disappointed? |
| Away at Bradford
City in the Cup. To come from behind twice and almost win it with Dougie
Keast (who??) hitting the crossbar was amazing stuff, so to lose it
right at the death thanks to that lanky t*** Ian Ormonroyd, with a lucrative
Eton Park replay beckoning, was just gutting. In those days we never looked
remotely like challenging for the title, so the Cups were everything. |
| What's
the best away ground you've visited, and why? |
| Despite
the decrepit state of the away section and the appalling facilities,
York Street, Boston is still a really good stadium, and looks and feels like
a proper football ground. For facilities, the Autoquest, home of Runcorn,
takes some beating, although it's not strictly speaking a football
ground. |
| And
the worst? |
| Rothwell - a
glorified farmers field, no fans, no atmosphere, no food!. Even
the Moat Ground, shithole though it is, had a certain character about
it. |
| Do
you support any other team apart from the Brewers? |
| No |
| Why
do you support Burton Albion? |
| I had
a childhood dalliance with Man Utd, but despite the big crowds, fantastic
stadium, great players etc, it was always like you were gatecrashing in someone
else's experience. When you support your local team you feel more of a
connection with the team. |
| Which
team do you dislike most? |
| Tamworth |
| What
is your opinion on Derby County Football Club? |
| Mildly dislike
them |
| If
you could choose three ways the club could be improved, what would they
be? |
| 1 - The club
is better run than it's ever been, but there could be better communication
with the fans over issues such as stewarding and ticket arrangements |
| 2 - A decent
covered terrace at the Derby Road End |
| 3 - Being
in the Conference! |
| What
single improvement would you make to Eton Park? |
| A decent covered
terrace at the Derby Road End |
| What
music should the Brewers run out to on matchday? |
| 'Death or
Glory' by The Clash |
| What
colour should the away strip be? |
| I think
an Aussie rugby style all dark green with amber trim would be nice, and the
amber would keep the connection with the first choice colours. Failing that,
the all white with black trim was not bad - anything but that blue thing
basically! |
| If
you won the National Lottery jackpot, would you donate some of it
to the Brewers?? |
| If I won
a really sizable amount, definitely. I think it's a much more worthwhile
way to spend it than a fleet of ferraris you'll never drive or a
mansion (you can only be in one room at a time). I'd keep a bit for
meself obviously! |
| Your
all time Brewers XI |
Goodwin
Davies, Blount, Wassall, Kamara
Stride, Clough, Redfern, Glasser
Whitehouse, Cotterill |
| I know
there's three central defenders in there, but I'm struggling to think of
a really decent left back - it's always been a difficult position to fill.
We may have had technically better strikers at the club than Whitehouse
and Cotterill but together they were unstoppable - if we'd had just one
goal grabber like that in recent years I think we'd already be in the
Conference. |
| Where,
realistically, would you like to see the Brewers in five years
time? |
| As a
well-established Conference side, with healthy crowds, a few good cup runs,
and challenging for a place in the Football League via what will hopefully
by then be more than just the one promotion place. |
| Any
further comments? |
| If we don't
do it this year, I'm emigrating. |
|
| What was the first Brewers match you attended, and what do you
remember about it? |
| FA
Trophy Final at Wembley. I remember going on the Radio Derby bus - which
was a double decker that bounced us to London at 50mph. At the time I was
off to Wembley every year with Forest so I didnt realise how special it was
to Brewers fans - I do now |
| Which Brewers match left you feeling most elated? |
| Telford
a few years back - all the sendings off etc -or maybe Boston at home last
year. As Jim Royle would say "Pub Team Evans? My Arse" |
| And which left you feeling most disappointed? |
| Folkestone
at home 2001 - I knew we'd blow it again |
| What's the best away ground you've visited, and why? |
| Bradford
- the big cup outing to a league ground is whats best about the FA Cup |
| And the worst? |
| Probably
Gresley - but so many arent much to shout about |
| Do
you support any other team apart from the Brewers? |
| Forest.
I was born in Nottingham, my family are all Forest fans, I have been a regular
since I was 8 back in 1974! It will be hard to give up to watch the Brewers
in the Conference (hopefully) |
| Why do you support Burton Albion? |
| I
got a job in Burton, then moved here. Prior to that I lived in Mickleover.
When Forest didnt have a game (and spurred on by the Trophy final) I sort
of adopted Burton and became more and more hooked! |
| Which team do you dislike most? |
| Derby
- predictable I know- but I know of no set of fans who are prepared to give
out stick but are least able to take it in return |
| What is your opinion on Derby County Football
Club? |
| I
dislike them a lot |
| If you could choose three ways the club could be improved, what
would they be? |
| 1
- Big new home terrace at car park end |
| 2
- Bigger smarter social club - worth visiting on non match days |
| 3
- Coors to plough in £10million sponsorship to endear themselves to
the locals |
| What single improvement would you make to Eton
Park? |
| Big
terrace at car park end |
| What music should the Brewers run out to on
matchday? |
| Nothing
tacky (ala Simply the Best). Something relevant to Burton - but I don't know
what |
| What colour should the away strip be? |
| Red
& White |
| If you won the National Lottery jackpot, would you donate
some of it to the Brewers?? |
| No
- but I would put some money their way maybe via sponsoring games etc. Perhaps
I may build a stand if they called it the "Burtontricky End" |
| Your all time Brewers XI |
Goodwin
Davies, Wassall, Blount, March
Stride, Clough, Redfern, Glasser
Anderson, Nuttall |
| Funny
how I struggle to name left sided players, based mainly on the last 10 years.
Perhaps in a year I'll be naming Webster - the juries out on that |
| Where, realistically, would you like to see the Brewers in five
years time? |
| Pushing
hard to be in the third division |
| Any further comments? |
| I
never used to understand how people could have 2 teams, but I do now. Driving
back from Forest listening to the delayed Whitby match on radio Sheep I told
my mate that Burton would equalise - despite the fact that the match was
in injury time. I just knew the spirit of the players would grind something
out. This is something I believe has been lost by the over paid prima donnas
of the Premiership! |
|
| What was the first Brewers match you attended, and what do you
remember about it? |
| Trophy
final replay - with my then girlfriend (now wife) I was a student at the
time and I tended to follow Kiddy a bit as one of my mates played for them.
That one game left an indelible memory the atmosphere, the noise - the missed
bloody penno!!! |
| Which Brewers match left you feeling most elated? |
| On
balance the Boston at home game - 'You'll never beat the pub side!!!!' Closely
followed by the total footy played against Hastings DML final, and Barrow
trophy this year. |
| And which left you feeling most disappointed? |
| There
isn't one that sticks out - I prefer not to remember the really poor
games! |
| What's the best away ground you've visited, and why? |
| I'm
with mootch - Boston is a top ground - despite the shocking and awful little
away end. I also enjoyed Gainsboro- but that may have had more to do with
the quality of the beer in the Wetherspoons. |
| And the worst? |
| Bishop
Aukland - pre Victorian dump! |
| Do you support any other team apart from the
Brewers? |
| Sheffield
Wednesday - I was born that way! |
| Why do you support Burton Albion? |
| Sheffield
Wednesday were/are crap - the journey was too much and I was billy no mates
going up there on my own. Eton Park was/is in walking distance found some
'mates' enjoyed the football, now its more of a social occasion. |
| Which team do you dislike most? |
| Sheffield
United, Sheffield United reserves |
| What is your opinion on Derby County Football
Club? |
| I
like to see them do well |
| If you could choose three ways the club could be improved, what
would they be? |
| 1
- A board/fan forum annually |
| 2
- Slightly better organisation in the seated area (though overall the
board/volunteers do a terrific job) |
| 3
- An attitude change for the fans on the pop side |
| What single improvement would you make to Eton
Park? |
| Proper
terracing on the popside |
| What music should the Brewers run out to on
matchday? |
| Things
can only get better! |
| What colour should the away strip be? |
| Blue
and white stripes! |
| If you won the National Lottery jackpot, would you donate
some of it to the Brewers?? |
| A
bit |
| Your all time Brewers XI |
Goodwin
Davies, Wassall, Rennie, March
Clough, Stride, Glasser, Redfern
Moore, Farrell |
|
| Where, realistically, would you like to see the Brewers in five
years time? |
| Solid
financial foundation - decent ground, still part time but heading for the
league as a part time Div 3 club |
| Any further comments? |
| - |
|
| What
was the first Brewers match you attended, and what do you remember about
it? |
|
It was on December 23rd 1972 against Wimbledon at Eton Park. We lost 1 -0
apparently, but I don't remember much about the result, only that Wimbledon
played in white and that my dad bought me a rosette which I didn't like as
I wanted a scarf. I moaned about having to stand up and so, reluctantly my
dad let us go and sit in the stand. there was plenty of room, there were
only 500 odd people there and I don't think they even used to charge for
transfer to the stand in those days. |
| Which Brewers match left you feeling most elated? |
| Whenever
we win |
| And which left you feeling most disappointed? |
| Whenever
we lose |
| What's the best away ground you've visited, and why? |
| Manor
Ground at Ilkeston cos it's the only one I can walk to these days |
| And the worst? |
| The
Moat Ground at Gresley |
| Do
you support any other team apart from the Brewers? |
| Burton Albion
reserves |
| Why
do you support Burton Albion? |
| Born and bred
in Burton |
| Which
team do you dislike most? |
| Don't know,
probably Arsenal |
| What
is your opinion on Derby County Football Club? |
| Don't
care |
| If
you could choose three ways the club could be improved, what would they
be? |
| 1
- Improve the Brook end terracing & pop side. More raised terracing (like
the Gordon Bray) |
| 2
- Win several million on the lottery & buy the club |
| 3
- |
| What single improvement would you make to Eton
Park? |
| As before,
improving the terracing |
| What music should the Brewers run out to on
matchday? |
| Anything
by 'Armarda' |
| What colour should the away strip be? |
| White |
| If you won the National Lottery jackpot, would you donate
some of it to the Brewers?? |
| Yes |
| Your all time Brewers XI |
Duke
Wassall
Redfern, Stride
Cotterill |
| Basically,
the current squad is the best I have ever seen |
| Where, realistically, would you like to see the Brewers in five
years time? |
| Third
Division |
| Any further comments? |
| - |
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