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Paul Peschisolido

Few decisions left for Pesch to make

BURTON Albion boss Paul Peschisolido says he is already close to finalising his starting line-up for the first game of the season, ahead of the Brewers' final preseason friendly at Kidderminster

Rams will need time to adjust to system - Metgod

Jake Buxton - Derby County

DERBY County first-team coach Johnny Metgod thinks it could take the Rams several months to get fully in the groove of their new 4-2-3-1 formation. The Dutchman, who worked as a scout for the

Foremark’s long wait for cup is finally over

The cold and wet conditions at Thornton have seen few anglers fishing at the reservoir

AFTER five years of trying, Foremark Fly-Fishers won the most prestigious trophy available to normal club anglers — the Inter-Counties Cup. They did it on their home water, Foremark Reservoir,

Webster strike seals Albion win at Solihull Moors

Aaron Webster

AARON Webster's second goal in consecutive games enabled Burton Albion to edge to a 1-0 victory at Solihull Moors on Tuesday night. Webster struck in the sixth minute, having scored in the 12th minute

Gresley meet Newhall in penultimate friendly

Gresley Rovers Gary Norton

GRESLEY FC play their penultimate pre-season friendly tonight when they take on local rivals Newhall United at the Moat Ground, kick-off 7.30pm. The match was arranged after a request from Blues

Rams linked with striker loan deal

Derby County manager Nigel Clough

DERBY County have been linked with a move for Wigan Athletic striker Jason Scotland. The 31-year-old target-man has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League following his �2 million move to

Hanslow’s last-gasp strike secures draw

Gresley Rovers - Gary Norton

GRESLEY FC's penultimate pre-season game at the Moat Ground ended in a 2- 2 draw against Midland Combination Premier Division side Nuneaton Griff as Richard Hanslow grabbed a 90th minute equaliser.

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  • Boss pleased with strength in depth

    BURTON Albion boss Paul Peschisolido says he is "delighted" with his side's preseason progress and believes he has a far more flexible squad at his disposal than he did 12 months ago. The Brewers

  • Brewers strike Hammer blow in friendly victory

    IF SATURDAY'S performance against a West Ham United XI is anything to go by, Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido intends for his team to step things up this season. Following a solid debut campaign

  • Clough: cut out mistakes

    AFTER watching Derby County win an action-packed game against Chesterfield 5-4 on Saturday, Rams boss Nigel Clough emphasised the need for his side to tighten up at the back. Derby were 3-1 down just

  • Moatmen unlucky after suffering Coalville defeat

    GRESLEY FC supporters will have left the Moat Ground on Saturday wondering how the better side managed to lose this pre-season friendly against Coalville Town 2-1. For the second game in a row, the

  • Signing of Bolder a 'huge addition' for Pesch

    PAUL Peschisolido has taken another significant step towards finalising his Burton Albion squad for the 2010/11 campaign by completing the signing of former Derby County midfielder Adam Bolder. The






National Sport

Wigan march past Leeds

Wigan march past Leeds

In-form Wigan put one hand on the league leader's shield as they claimed their first win at Headingley in five attempts with a 26-12 triumph.


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