2012–13 Burton Albion F.C. season

February 2015 October 2020 August 2012 Burton Albion 2012–13 Gary Rowett Manager Ben Robinson Chairman Ground Pirelli Stadium League Two 4th 2013 Football League play-offs Semi-finals(eliminated by Bradford City) FA Cup 3rd roundEliminated by Leicester City League Cup 3rd roundEliminated by Bradford City FL Trophy Northern Section East 1st RoundEliminated by Coventry City Jacques Maghoma (15) Jacques Maghoma (17) 6,148 (5 May vs Bradford City, League Two) 1,712 (20 November vs Aldershot Town, League Two) 2,859 __blackstripes5 ___blackstripes5 __blackstripes5 _yellowsides _burton1213h FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 000000 000000 _burton1213a _burton1213a _burton1213a 00BFFF 00BFFF 00BFFF 00BFFF 00BFFF 2011–12 2013–14 The 2012–13 season was Burton Albion's fourth consecutive season in the League Two, having finished 17th in the 2011–12 season. The season marked Gary Rowett's first full season in management with the club, having been appointed on a full-time basis on 11 May. His reign started with the club's first ever League Cup victory with a 5–4 penalty defeat of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Key events May 9 May: Albion begin preparations for the new season by releasing five first-team players; James Wren, Kristian Ramsey-Dixon, Danny Blanchett, Andres Gurrieri and Patrick Ada. Jack Dyer and Adi Yussuf both sign one-year contract extensions. 11 May: Gary Rowett is announced as the club's full-time manager following a spell in caretaker charge alongside Kevin Poole, who is retained as goalkeeping coach.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Gary-named-the-gaffer-10052012.htm Gary named the new gaffer 11 May 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120804085346/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Gary-named-the-gaffer-10052012.htm 4 August 2012 dead 15 May: Albion release four more players; Adam Bolder, Ryan Austin, Tony James and Greg Pearson, whilst Nathan Stanton and Aaron Webster both sign one-year contract extensions.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Austin-and-James-axed-in-Albion-cull-14052012.htm Austin and James axed in Albion cull 15 May 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120911013850/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Austin-and-James-axed-in-Albion-cull-14052012.htm 11 September 2012 dead 18 May: Albion unveil Kevin Summerfield as the club's new assistant manager.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18120152 Burton Albion appoint Kevin Summerfield as assistant boss 18 May 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail 24 May: Rowett names former Swindon Town scout Paul Molesworth as the club's chief scout.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Brewers-boss-has-moles-to-track-new-stars-23052012.htm Brewers boss has 'moles' to track new stars 24 May 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120911124938/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Brewers-boss-has-moles-to-track-new-stars-23052012.htm 11 September 2012 dead 24 May: Rowett makes his first move in the transfer market, by signing ex-Tranmere Rovers midfielder Robbie Weir on a free transfer. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman joins on a two-year deal.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Weir-we-go-Albion-snap-up-midfielder-31052012.htm Weir we go! Albion snap up midfielders 27 May 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120903144317/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Weir-we-go-Albion-snap-up-midfielder-31052012.htm 3 September 2012 dead June 5 June: Scotsman Zander Diamond becomes Albion's second summer signing, joining on a free transfer for Oldham Athletic.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Diamond-celebration-as-Albion-net-Zander-04062012.htm Diamond celebration as Albion net Zander 5 June 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120905224609/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Diamond-celebration-as-Albion-net-Zander-04062012.htm 5 September 2012 dead 13 June: Round One of the 2012–13 League Cup is drawn. For the fourth successive year, Albion are drawn away from home, this time against Sheffield United.http://www.football-league.co.uk/capitalonecup/news/20120613/capital-one-cup-round-1-draw-details_2293330_2810272 Capital One Cup round 1 draw details 13 June 2012 24 August 2012 The Football League 29 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130729011856/http://www.football-league.co.uk/capitalonecup/news/20120613/capital-one-cup-round-1-draw-details_2293330_2810272 dead 18 June: The fixtures for the League Two 2012–13 season are released. Albion's first game is against Rotherham United in the first game ever played at their New York Stadium.http://www.football-league.co.uk/footballleaguenews/20120327/league-reveal-fixture-release-date_2293334_827441 https://archive.today/20120801152316/http://www.football-league.co.uk/footballleaguenews/20120327/league-reveal-fixture-release-date_2293334_827441 dead 1 August 2012 League reveal fixture release date 27 March 2012 24 August 2012 The Football League 27 June: Albion's third signing of the summer is left-back Damien McCrory. The former Dagenham & Redbridge defender signs a two-year contract with the Brewers.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-boss-makes-McCrory-third-man-26062012.htm Albion boss makes McCrory third man 27 June 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120905100019/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-boss-makes-McCrory-third-man-26062012.htm 5 September 2012 dead July 16 July: Albion sign former Rochdale defender Marcus Holness on a two-year deal.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/brewers-sign-marcus-holness-199585.aspx Brewers sign defender Holness 16 July 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Albion FC 27 July: Albion complete a double-deal to sign goalkeepers Dean Lyness and Ross Atkins. Lyness joins on a free transfer from Kidderminster Harriers whilst Atkins returns to the club for a second season-long loan spell from Derby County.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/ross-atkins-and-dean-lyness-271675.aspx Brewers Agree Atkins and Lyness Deals 27 July 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Albion FC 31 July: Albion re-sign midfielder Lee Bell on a free transfer from recently promoted Crewe Alexandra. Bell has had two previous loan spells with the Brewers and signs a one-year contract.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/lee-bell-signing-279532.aspx Bell Signs One Year Deal 31 July 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Albion FC August 11 August: Albion begin their season with a 5–4 penalty shootout defeat of Sheffield United, after a 2–2 draw during normal time. This represented the club's first ever victory in a League Cup game. Adi Yussuf scores the club's first goal of the season.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19124048 Sheff Utd 2 2 Burton Albion 11 August 2012 24 August 2012 BBC Sport 15 August: Round Two of the 2012–13 League Cup is drawn. Albion are again drawn away from home, this time against Leicester City.http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-2-draw-150812-313730.aspx Capital One Cup round 2 draw details 15 August 2012 24 August 2012 The Football League https://web.archive.org/web/20120816233836/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-2-draw-150812-313730.aspx 16 August 2012 dead Albion also complete the signings of striker Matt Paterson on a free transfer from Southend United and defender Anthony O'Connor on a one-month loan deal from Blackburn Rovers.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/paterson-and-oconnor-311719.aspx Paterson & O'Connor Sign For Brewers 15 August 2012 24 August 2012 Burton Albion FC 18 August: Albion begin their League Two by being defeated 3–0 by Rotherham United.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19221565 Rotherham 3 0 Burton Albion 18 August 2012 24 August 2012 BBC Sport Round One of the 2012–13 Johnstone's Paint Trophy is drawn. Albion are drawn away from home against recently relegated Coventry City.http://www.football-league.co.uk/johnstonespainttrophy/news/20120818/trophy-round-1-draw_2293332_2890188 Trophy Round 1 draw 18 August 2012 24 August 2012 The Football League https://web.archive.org/web/20120905045152/http://www.football-league.co.uk/johnstonespainttrophy/news/20120818/trophy-round-1-draw_2293332_2890188 5 September 2012 dead 28 August: Albion continue their League Cup success with a 4–2 away victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The Brewers will be competing in the third round of the competition for the first time.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19340403 Leicester 2 4 Burton Albion 28 August 2012 29 August 2012 BBC Sport 30 August: Round Three of the 2012–13 League Cup is drawn. For the sixth consecutive game in the competition Albion are drawn away from home. This time the opposition will be Bradford City.http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-3-draw-300812-342937.aspx Capital One Cup round 3 draw 30 August 2012 5 September 2012 The Football League Also on this day, Billy Kee puts pen to paper on a new three-year contract, that will see him stay with the club until 2015.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Kee-locked-in-for-three-more-years-30082012.htm Kee locked in for three more years 30 August 2012 5 September 2012 Burton Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20120831220931/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Kee-locked-in-for-three-more-years-30082012.htm 31 August 2012 dead September 3 September: Billy Kee is called up to the Northern Ireland Under 21 side for the Under 21 European Championship qualifying games against Macedonia and Denmark.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/kee-called-up-for-international-duty-349983.aspx Kee Called Up For International Duty 3 September 2012 5 September 2012 Burton Albion FC 4 September: Albion are knocked out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy by Coventry City after a 10–9 penalty shootout defeat. The Brewers had held the League One side to a 0–0 during the 90 minutes, but missed penalties from Marcus Holness and Dean Lyness left the club still without a win in the competition after four years of trying.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19394516 Coventry v Burton Albion 4 September 2012 4 September 2012 BBC Sport 7 September: Albion sign goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson on a four-month deal from local rivals Port Vale.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-bring-back-keeper-Tomlinson-06092012.htm Albion bring back keeper Tomlinson Burton Mail 7 September 2012 8 September 2012 https://archive.today/20130114025508/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-bring-back-keeper-Tomlinson-06092012.htm 14 January 2013 dead 12 September: Full-back Anthony O'Connor's loan deal is extended by five months to 31 January 2013.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/OConnors-stay-at-the-Pirelli-extended-11092012.htm O'Connor's stay at the Pirelli extended Burton Mail 12 September 2012 13 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120923040949/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/OConnors-stay-at-the-Pirelli-extended-11092012.htm 23 September 2012 dead 14 September: Academy graduates Evan Garnett and Jack Green sign three-month loan deals with Hucknall Town.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Yellows-Huck-Brewers-duo-14092012.htm Yellows Huck Brewers duo Burton Mail 15 September 2012 15 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120921022547/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Yellows-Huck-Brewers-duo-14092012.htm 21 September 2012 dead 25 September: Albion are knocked out of the League Cup in the 3rd Round by Bradford City. The Brewers lose 3–2 after extra time despite leading the game going into the 90th minute. 28 September: Gary Rowett makes completes the emergency loan signings of Rob Kiernan and Luke Rooney on one-month deals from Wigan Athletic and Swindon Town respectively. October 18 October: BBC Sport announce the findings of their Price of Football survey, with Burton being named as the cheapest place to watch football in nPower League Two. Gillingham are named as the most expensive for the season.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19813899 Price of Football: Burton Albion cheapest League Two team BBC Sport 18 October 2012 24 October 2012 21 October: The first round proper of the FA Cup is drawn. Burton are given a home tie against Conference North side Altrincham. The game will be played on Sunday 4 November due to a stewarding clash with the Derby County home fixture against Blackpool on Saturday 3 November.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/fa-cup-first-round-437452.aspx Brewers to Face Altrincham in FA Cup Burton Albion FC 21 October 2012 24 October 2012http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/fa-cup-first-round-ticket-info-439382.aspx FA Cup Ticket Information Burton Albion FC 23 October 2012 24 October 2012 23 October: Albion sign winger Jordan Chapell on an emergency one-month loan deal from Sheffield United. The new signing makes an immediate impact later in the day by marking his debut appearance with a goal against Port Vale.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20045461 Jordan Chapell joins Burton Albion from Sheffield United BBC Sport 23 October 2012 24 October 2012 Albion also announce that the away fixture with Plymouth Argyle at Home Park is to be delayed by 24 hours to Wednesday 7 November due to both clubs' participation in the FA Cup.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/plymouth-rearranged-date-440756.aspx Plymouth Fixture Put Back 24 Hours Burton Albion FC 23 October 2012 24 October 2012 26 October: The Brewers sign goalkeeper Mark Oxley on a one-month loan deal from Hull City following injuries to regular keeper Stuart Tomlinson and deputy Ross Atkins.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/mark-oxley-loan-448773.aspx Brewers Loan Tigers Keeper Oxley Burton Albion FC 26 October 2012 28 October 2012 Also on this day striker Matt Paterson signs a six-month extension to his current deal to see him through to the end of the season.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/paterson-signs-contract-extension-449144.aspx Paterson Signs Contract Extension Burton Albion FC 26 October 2012 28 October 2012 November 4 November: The second round proper of the FA Cup is drawn. Burton are given an away tie against Crewe Alexandra. However they will first have to overcome Altrincham in a First Round replay on 13 November at Moss Lane, having only managed a 3–3 draw against their Conference North opponents at home.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/fa-cup-second-round-465908.aspx Brewers Could Face Crewe in Round 2 Burton Albion FC 4 November 2012 5 November 2012 15 November: Burton confirm their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 2–0 over Altrincham at Moss Lane, setting up an away tie with Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20248390 Altrincham 0–2 Burton Albion BBC Sport 15 November 2012 16 November 2012 The club also announce that local businessman Ian English makes his return to the board of directors.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/ian-english-488433.aspx Ian English returns to board Burton Albion FC 15 November 2012 16 November 2012 20 November: The Brewers take 20-year-old striker Jacob Blyth on a loan deal from Leicester City until 12 January 2013.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/jacob-blyth-498345.aspx Brewers Loan Leicester's Blyth Burton Albion FC 20 November 2012 26 November 2012 21 November: Jordan Chapell's loan spell from Sheffield United is extended by a further month. This will see the midfielder stay with the Brewers until 23 December.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20433424 Jordan Chapell extends Burton Albion loan from Sheffield United BBC Sport 21 November 2012 26 November 2012 December 1 December: The Brewers defeat Crewe Alexandra 1–0 in the second round proper of the FA Cup at the Alexandra Stadium. The Brewers will now play in the third round proper for the first time in two seasons.http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/crewe-v-burton-fac-011212-519508.aspx Crewe 0–1 Burton Albion Burton Albion FC 1 December 2012 2 December 2012 2 December: The third round proper of the FA Cup is drawn. In a repeat of the second round of the Capital One Cup, the Brewers are drawn away at Championship side Leicester City.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Dj-vu-as-Albion-are-drawn-at-Leicester-once-again-03122012.htm Déjà vu as Albion are drawn at Leicester once again Burton Mail 3 December 2012 5 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121205234527/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Dj-vu-as-Albion-are-drawn-at-Leicester-once-again-03122012.htm 5 December 2012 dead 4 December: Sheffield United loanee Jordan Chapell is recalled from his loan spell with the Brewers by his parent club. The winger had originally been due to stay with the Brewers until 23 December.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Chapell-skates-off-to-Blades-in-recall-03122012.htm Chapell skates off to Blades in recall Burton Mail 4 December 2012 5 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121208021633/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Chapell-skates-off-to-Blades-in-recall-03122012.htm 8 December 2012 dead Squad statistics Appearances and goals Updated 10 December 2012 League Two FA Cup League Cup JP Trophy 1 Ross Atkins GK ENG 4+0 0 0+0 0 2+0 0 1+0 0 2 Andrew Corbett DF ENG 0+2 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 1+0 0 3 Aaron Webster DF ENG 0+1 0 1+0 0 1+1 1 1+0 0 4 Nathan Stanton DF ENG 10+3 1 1+0 0 2+0 0 0+0 0 5 Zander Diamond DF SCO 21+0 3 2+0 1 3+0 0 0+0 0 6 John McGrath MF IRL 0+2 0 0+2 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 7 Cleveland Taylor MF JAM 9+6 1 1+1 0 2+1 2 1+0 0 8 Robbie Weir MF NIR 20+0 2 3+0 0 3+0 1 0+0 0 9 Justin Richards FW ENG 4+7 1 0+0 0 0+1 0 0+1 0 10 Calvin Zola FW DRC 14+3 6 3+0 3 1+0 0 0+0 0 11 Chris Palmer MF ENG 7+2 0 2+0 1 2+0 1 1+0 0 12 Adi Yussuf FW TAN 1+7 0 0+0 0 2+1 1 0+1 0 13 Stuart Tomlinson GK ENG 10+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 14 Damien McCrory DF IRL 20+0 1 2+0 0 3+0 0 1+0 0 15 Matt Palmer MF ENG 0+0 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 16 Dean Lyness GK ENG 4+1 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 18 Matt Paterson FW SCO 11+5 3 0+1 0 0+1 0 1+0 0 19 Jacques Maghoma MF COD 20+0 4 3+0 1 1+0 1 0+0 0 20 Anthony O'Connor DF IRL 21+0 0 3+0 0 2+0 0 0+0 0 21 Marcus Holness DF ENG 6+2 0 2+0 0 2+0 0 1+0 0 22 Jack Dyer MF ENG 8+6 0 0+1 0 1+2 0 1+0 0 23 Lee Bell MF ENG 19+1 1 3+0 0 3+0 0 1+0 0 24 Jacob Blyth FW ENG 0+2 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 29 Billy Kee FW NIR 10+7 4 1+1 0 2+1 1 1+0 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players played for Burton on loan who have returned to their parent club: 24 Rob Kiernan DF IRL 6+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 26 Luke Rooney MF ENG 3+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 27 Jordan Chapell MF ENG 1+1 1 2+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 30 Mark Oxley GK ENG 3+0 0 2+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 |} Top scorers Updated 10 December 2012 PlacePositionNationNumberNameLeague TwoFA CupLeague CupJP TrophyTotal1 FW COD 10 Calvin Zola 6 3 0 0 92 MF COD 19 Jacques Maghoma 4 1 1 0 63 FW NIR 29 Billy Kee 4 0 1 0 54 DF SCO 5 Zander Diamond 3 1 0 0 45 MF JAM 7 Cleveland Taylor 1 0 2 0 3= MF NIR 8 Robbie Weir 2 0 1 0 3= FW ENG 18 Matt Paterson 3 0 0 0 36 MF ENG 11 Chris Palmer 0 1 1 0 27 FW ENG 9 Justin Richards 1 0 0 0 1= DF IRL 14 Damien McCrory 1 0 0 0 1= MF ENG 23 Lee Bell 1 0 0 0 1= DF ENG 3 Aaron Webster 0 0 1 0 1= DF ENG 4 Nathan Stanton 0 0 1 0 1= FW TAN 12 Adi Yussuf 0 0 1 0 1= FW ENG 27 Jordan Chapell 1 0 0 0 1= Own goals 1 0 0 0 1TOTALS 29 6 8 0 44 Disciplinary record Updated 10 December 2012 NumberNationPositionNameLeague TwoFA CupLeague CupJP TrophyTotal8 NIR MF Robbie Weir 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 8 05 SCO DF Zander Diamond 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 123 ENG MF Lee Bell 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 114 IRL DF Damien McCrory 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 021 ENG DF Marcus Holness 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 122 ENG MF Jack Dyer 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 04 ENG DF Nathan Stanton 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 09 ENG FW Justin Richards 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 020 ENG DF Anthony O'Connor 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 029 NIR FW Billy Kee 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 07 JAM MF Cleveland Taylor 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 012 TAN FW Adi Yussuf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 016 ENG GK Dean Lyness 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 018 ENG FW Matt Paterson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 019 DRC MF Jacques Maghoma 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 027 ENG MF Jordan Chapell 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0TOTALS302309100423 Club Coaching and medical staff right|thumb|180px|The Pirelli Stadium. right|thumb|180px|Gary Rowett begins his first full season as Burton manager. right|thumb|180px|Club captain John McGrath. Position Staff Manager England Gary Rowett Assistant manager England Kevin Summerfield Goalkeeping coach England Kevin Poole Youth team manager England Mark Sale Chief scout England Paul Molesworth Head physiotherapist England James Rowland Kit Manager England Ray 'Rocky' Hudson Last updated 22 August 2012. Source: Includes staff currently registered with club only. Gary Rowett was named as the club's permanent manager on 11 May 2012, becoming the 30th manager in the club's history. This followed his tenure as caretaker manager after the sacking of the previous manager Paul Peschisolido.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Gary-named-the-gaffer-10052012.htm Burton Mail Gary named the gaffer 11 May 2012 17 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804085346/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Gary-named-the-gaffer-10052012.htm 4 August 2012 dead Kevin Poole and Mark Sale were retained in their respective roles as goalkeeping coach and youth team coach. Former Tranmere Rovers number two Kevin Summerfield is named as the club's new assistant manager, and Paul Molesworth is named as the club's new chief scout. Players Updated 10 December 2012. No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Previous club Since Apps Goals Ends Transfer Fee Notes Goalkeepers 1 Ross Atkins England GK 1989 11 3 y Derby County (Loan) 55 0 June 2013 N/A 1 13 Stuart Tomlinson England GK 1985 5 22 y Port Vale 2012 12 0 January 2013 Free 5 16 Dean Lyness England GK 1991 7 20 y Kidderminster Harriers 2012 7 0 June 2014 Free Kevin Poole England GK 1963 7 21 y Derby County 2006 133 0 N/A Free 6 Defenders 2 Andrew Corbett England DF 1982 2 20 y Nuneaton Borough 2003 362 12 June 2013 Nominal 3 Aaron Webster England DF 1980 12 19 y Youth 1998 582 101 June 2013 N/A 4 Nathan Stanton England DF 1981 5 6 y Rochdale 2010 70 1 June 2013 Free 5 Zander Diamond Scotland DF 1985 12 3 y Oldham Athletic 2012 26 4 June 2014 Free 14 Damien McCrory Ireland DF 1990 2 23 y Dagenham & Redbridge 2012 27 1 June 2014 Free 20 Anthony O'Connor Ireland DF 1992 2 25 y Blackburn Rovers (Loan) 26 0 January 2013 N/A 21 Marcus Holness England DF 1988 12 8 y Rochdale 2012 13 0 June 2014 Free Midfielders 6 John McGrath Ireland MF 1980 3 27 y Tamworth 2007 244 19 June 2013 Free 2 7 Cleveland Taylor Jamaica MF 1983 9 9 y St Johnstone 2011 78 10 June 2013 Free 8 Robbie Weir Northern Ireland MF 1988 12 9 y Tranmere Rovers 2012 26 3 June 2014 Free 11 Chris Palmer England MF 1983 10 16 y Gillingham 2011 50 5 June 2013 Free 15 Matt Palmer England MF Youth 2012 1 0 June 2013 N/A 17 Jimmy Phillips England MF 1989 9 20 y Stoke City 2009 90 2 June 2014 Free 19 Jacques Maghoma DR Congo MF 1987 10 23 y Tottenham Hotspur 2009 146 20 June 2013 Free 22 Jack Dyer England MF 1991 12 11 y Aston Villa 2009 43 1 June 2013 Free 23 Lee Bell England MF 1983 1 26 y Crewe Alexandra 2012 45 2 June 2013 Free 3 Forwards 9 Justin Richards England FW 1980 10 16 y Port Vale 2011 50 13 June 2013 Free 10 Calvin Zola DR Congo FW 1984 12 31 y Crewe Alexandra 2011 79 27 June 2014 Free 12 Adi Yussuf Tanzania FW 1992 10 3 y Leicester City 2011 29 2 June 2013 Free 18 Matt Paterson Scotland FW 1989 10 18 y Southend United 2012 19 3 June 2013 Free 24 Jacob Blyth England FW 1992 8 14 y Leicester City (Loan) 2 0 January 2013 N/A 25 Evan Garnett England FW 1994 8 14 y N/A 2012 0 0 June 2013 N/A 29 Billy Kee England FW 1990 12 1 y Torquay United 2011 43 17 June 2015 20K 4 Players Left Before End of Season 24 Rob Kiernan Ireland DF 1991 1 13 y Wigan Athletic (Loan) 6 0 October 2012 N/A 26 Luke Rooney England MF 1990 12 28 y Swindon Town (Loan) 3 0 October 2012 N/A 27 Jordan Chapell England MF 1991 9 8 y Sheffield United (Loan) 4 1 December 2012 N/A 30 Mark Oxley England GK 1990 9 28 y Hull City (Loan) 5 0 November 2012 N/A Source: Burton Albion, Soccerbase Ordered by position then squad number. Appearances (starts and substitute appearances) and goals include those in competitive matches in The Football League, The Football Conference, FA Cup, League Cup, Football League Trophy, FA Trophy and Conference League Cup for Burton Albion. Notes 1 Appearances include previous loan spell in 2011–12. 2 Club Captain. 3 Appearances and goals include two previous loan spells. 4 Undisclosed fee reported by the Burton Mail to be £20K.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Billy-ready-to-be-a-Kee-man-for-Pesch-26082011.htm Billy ready to be a Kee man for Pesch Burton Mail 27 August 2011 24 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110829195152/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Billy-ready-to-be-a-Kee-man-for-Pesch-26082011.htm 29 August 2011 dead 5 Appearances include previous loan spell in 2008. 6 Player/Goalkeeping coach. Oldest registered player in The Football League. Re-registered as player on 26 October 2012 due to injuries to Mark Oxley and Stuart Tomlinson. Kit TAG Leisure Mr. Cropper |__blackstripes5 ___blackstripes5 __blackstripes5 _yellowsides _burton1213h FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 000000 000000 Home | | _burton1213a _burton1213a _burton1213a 00BFFF 00BFFF 00BFFF 00BFFF 00BFFF Away 24 August 2012 Burton Albion Club Shop August 2012 Burton's home kit was retained from the previous season, as was the Mr. Cropper sponsorship brand. TAG Leisure continue to manufacture the club's matchday and training attire. The new away kit was revealed on 14 July before the pre-season friendly with Aston Villa. It marks a return to the blue shirts, shorts and socks adopted by the team during the 2009 Conference National title-winning season. It will remain in use until the end of the 2013–14 league season.http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Away-the-lads-as-Albion-reveal-new-kit-13072012.htm Away the lads as Albion reveal new kit 14 July 2011 24 August 2012 Burton Albion F.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20120905092008/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Away-the-lads-as-Albion-reveal-new-kit-13072012.htm 5 September 2012 dead Other information Chairman England Ben Robinson y Pirelli Stadium 6,912 110x72 metres 22 August 2012 Burton Albion F.C. August 2012 Results Pre-season friendlies 14 July 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 1–2 (Report) Aston Villa Weir 9 Holness 45(og) Holman 83 Pirelli Stadium 4,165 Mr. K. Friend L 18 July 2012 19:45 Gresley 0–4 (Report) Burton Albion Richards 25 Patterson 43 Cowdrill 52 Yussuf 73 Moat Ground, Swadlincote 461 Mr. J. Thornhill W 24 July 2012 19:45 Ilkeston F.C. 3–2 (Report) Burton Albion Watts 17 66 Wilson 35 Phillips 9 Williams 64 New Manor Ground, Ilkeston 317 Mr. J. Thornhill L 28 July 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 0–1 (Report) Derby County Jacobs 49 Pirelli Stadium 3,026 Mr. D Coote L 1 August 2012 19:45 Burton Albion 1–3 (Report) Leicester City Weir 47(pen) Schlupp 28 Dyer 79 Danns 88 Pirelli Stadium Mr. H. Webb L 4 August 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 2–1 (Report) Walsall Weir 29 Kee 79 Grigg 6 Pirelli Stadium 883 Mr. S. Rushton W 7 August 2012 19:45 Burton Albion 0–1 (Report) Leeds United Varney 29 Pirelli Stadium 3,127 Mr. O. Langford L League Two 2012–13 Football League Two 18 August 2012 15:00 Rotherham United 3–0 (Report) Burton Albion Nardiello 5(pen) Odejayi 11 Pringle 75 Bell 2 58 62 New York Stadium, Rotherham 11,441 Mr. P. Tierney L 21 August 2012 19:45 Burton Albion 6–2 (Report) AFC Wimbledon Taylor 8 Kee 13 Maghoma 14 Richards 27 Weir 53 Diamond 68 Harrison 79 Balkestein 80 Pirelli Stadium 1,948 Mr. D. Bond W 25 August 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 0–1 (Report) Fleetwood Town Howell 47 Pirelli Stadium 2,349 Mr. T. Harrington L 1 September 2012 15:00 Exeter City 3–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Cureton 19Davies 41O'Flynn 89 St. James Park, Exeter 3,707 Mr. C. Boyeson L 8 September 2012 15:00 Rochdale 0–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Cavanagh 70 Paterson 52 Spotland, Rochdale 2,199 Mr. A. Haines W 15 September 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 4–0 BBC Report BAFC Report Oxford United Zola 25, 66 Maghoma 45, 65 Wright 64 Raynes 70 Pirelli Stadium 2,389 Mr. R. Clark W 19 September 2012 19:45 Burton Albion 3–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report York City Bell 23Zola 65Paterson 90+1Richards 75Weir 90+5 McLaughlin 9Chambers 41Smith 87 Pirelli Stadium 2,368 Mr. F. Graham W 22 September 2012 15:00 Torquay United 1–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Howe 18 Zola 89McCrory 45+2Kee 90+2 Plainmoor, Torquay 2,438 Mr. T. Robinson D 29 September 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 3–3 BBC ReportBAFC Report Northampton Town Zola 9Langmead 60 ogDiamond 80Weir 34McCrory 82 Langmead 63Artell 75Nicholls 83Guttridge 54 Pirelli Stadium 2,857 Mr. B. Malone D 2 October 2012 19:45 Southend United 0–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Spicer 0 13Assombalonga 82Timlin 90 Maghoma 90+1O'Connor 57 Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea 4,150 Mr. K. Stroud W 6 October 2012 15:00 Morecambe 0–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Wright 90+4 Paterson 4Yussuf 63Weir 70McCrory 90 Globe Arena, Morecambe 1,585 Mr. S. Attwell D 13 October 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 1–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Bristol Rovers Kee 50 66Bell 59Dyer 81 Clarkson 37Richards 56Kenneth 74 Pirelli Stadium 2,961 Mr. J. Simpson D 20 October 2012 15:00 Gillingham 4–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Flanagan 22Fish 40Weston 59Martin 63Payne 9Dack 46 Diamond 54Weir 65 MEMS Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham 7,268 Mr. L. Collins L 23 October 2012 19:45 Burton Albion 1–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Port Vale Chappell 73 84Diamond 37Bell 41 Williamson 75McDonald 39 Pirelli Stadium 3,975 Mr. G. Salisbury D 27 October 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 1–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Bradford City Zola 80Bell 38 Ravenhill 0 32Doyle 84McArdle 87 Pirelli Stadium 2,791 Mr. A. D'Urso W 7 November 2012 19:45 Plymouth Argyle 1–2 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Cowan-Hall 49 Stanton 74 59Weir 79Taylor 31McCrory 53 Home Park, Plymouth 5,219 Mr. D. Eaton W 10 November 2012 15:00 Cheltenham Town 1–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Zebroski 86Harrad 90+5 Holness 73Diamond 90+3 The Abbey Business Stadium, Cheltenham 2,804 Mr. G. Scott L 17 November 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 3–2 BBC ReportBAFC Report Dagenham & Redbridge McCrory 51Paterson 53Kee 79Lyness 28 Gayle 29Williams 78Ogogo 33Ilesanmi 80 Pirelli Stadium 2,369 Mr. T. Kettle W 20 November 2012 19:45 Burton Albion 0–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Aldershot Town O'Connor 45+1 López 4Young 79 Pirelli Stadium 1,712 Mr. K. Wright L 24 November 2012 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 3–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion McClure 13 63Grant 57(pen)Azeez 89 Diamond 0 56McCrory 83 Adams Park, High Wycombe 3,191 Mr. D. Webb L 9 December 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 1–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Accrington Stanley Kee 10Weir 48 Nsiala 90+2 Pirelli Stadium 2,530 Mr. P. Gibbs W 16 December 2012 15:00 Chesterfield 1–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion M. Richards 74Hird 67Lester 0 90+3 Maghoma 34Bell 21 Proact Stadium 5,741 Mr. G. Eltrigham D 21 December 2012 19:45 Barnet 3–2 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Holmes 42 53 pen. 66Kamdjo 31Davids 57 Kee 16 pen.Maghoma 90+5 pen.McCrory 29Taylor 58Dyer 59Weir 82 Underhill Stadium 1,751 Mr. A. Davies L League Two results summary 17 3 3 49 23 5 7 11 22 42 27 April 2013 Burton Albion F.C. August 2012 FA Cup 2012-13 FA Cup 4 November 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 3–3 BBC ReportBAFC Report Altrincham Diamond 53Maghoma 77Zola 90+3Weir 67 Rodgers 29Stanton 34 ogMcCrory 85 ogDensmore 38Reeves 75 Pirelli Stadium 1,989 Mr. M. Bull D 15 November 2012 19:45 Altrincham 0–2 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Palmer 65Zola 75 Moss Lane, Altrincham 2,428 Mr. C. Boyeson W 1 December 2012 15:00 Crewe Alexandra 0–1 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Ellis 70Tootle 90+3 Zola 5Holness 78Maghoma 81 Alexandra Stadium, Crewe 3,065 Mr. G. Salisbury W 5 January 2013 15:00 Leicester City 2–0 Burton Albion Wood 3de Laet 21 King Power Stadium, Leicester 14,463 Mr. A. D'Urso L League Cup 2012–13 Football League Cup 11 August 2012 15:00 Sheffield United 2–2 (Report) Burton Albion Blackman 51Collins 105 Yussuf 34Taylor 97Holness 2 105 105+1 Bramall Lane, Sheffield 7,073 W Quinn Collins Maguire McDonald McMahon Doyle 4–5 Weir Bell McCrory Webster Richards Taylor 28 August 2012 19:45 Leicester City 2–4 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Knockaert 60Futács 87 Palmer 20Taylor 53Weir 64 pen. Maghoma 68Dyer 72 King Power Stadium, Leicester 8,560 Mr. D. Drysdale W 25 September 2012 19:45 Bradford City 3–2 yes BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Wells 83 90Darby 115Connell 53 Kee 18Webster 29Weir 69McCrory 76Dyer 78Diamond 117 Coral Windows Stadium, Bradford 4,178 Mr. N. Miller L Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2012–13 Football League Trophy 4 September 2012 19:45 Coventry City 0–0 BBC ReportBAFC Report Burton Albion Ricoh Arena, Coventry 5,437 Mr. O. Langford L McSheffrey Baker McGoldrick Kilbane Elliott Daniels Brown Hussey Christie Wood Murphy 10–9 Taylor Palmer McCrory Webster Richards Bell Yussuf Dyer Corbett Holness Lyness Birmingham Senior Cup Appearances and goals not included in club statistics. 8 October 2012 19:45 Coleshill Town 2–4 BAFC Report Burton Albion Travis 85 Carter 90 Slade 5 Kee 28 Yussuf 68 79 Pack Meadow, Coleshill 67 Mr. S. Postin W 4 December 2012 19:45 Hednesford Town 5–4 Burton Albion Lennon 25 89Durrell 37 (p)O'Connor 47Craven 75 Kee 13Richards 66McGrath 67 82 Keys Park, Hednesford 133 Mr. B. Cooke L Transfers Players transferred inDatePos.NamePrevious clubFeeRef. 31 May 2012 MF Northern Ireland Robbie Weir England Tranmere Rovers Free 5 June 2012 DF Scotland Zander Diamond England Oldham Athletic Free 27 June 2012 DF Ireland Damien McCrory England Dagenham & Redbridge Free 16 July 2012 DF England Marcus Holness England Rochdale Free http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/brewers-sign-marcus-holness-199585.aspx Former Rochdale Defender Signs Two Year Deal Burton Albion FC 16 July 2012 23 August 2012 27 July 2012 GK England Dean Lyness England Kidderminster Harriers Free 31 July 2012 MF England Lee Bell England Crewe Alexandra Free 15 August 2012 FW Scotland Matt Paterson England Southend United Free 7 September 2012 GK England Stuart Tomlinson England Port Vale Free Players loaned inDate fromPos.NameFromDate toRef. 27 July 2012 GK England Ross Atkins England Derby County End of Season 15 August 2012 DF Ireland Anthony O'Connor England Blackburn Rovers 31 January 2013 28 September 2012 DF Ireland Rob Kiernan England Wigan Athletic 28 October 2012 http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Brewers-boost-as-Rowett-takes-loans-27092012.htm Brewers boost as Rowett takes loans Burton Mail 28 September 2012 28 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120930234818/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Brewers-boost-as-Rowett-takes-loans-27092012.htm 30 September 2012 dead 28 September 2012 MF England Luke Rooney England Swindon Town 28 October 2012 23 October 2012 MF England Jordan Chapell England Sheffield United 23 December 2012 26 October 2012 GK England Mark Oxley England Hull City 26 November 2012 20 November 2012 FW England Jacob Blyth England Leicester City 12 January 2013 Players loaned outDate fromPos.NameToDate toRef. 14 September 2012 DF England Jack Green England Hucknall Town 15 December 2012 14 September 2012 FW England Evan Garnett England Hucknall Town 15 December 2012 Players releasedDatePos.NameSubsequent ClubDate JoinedRef. 9 May 2012 GK England James Wren England Tamworth 20 July 2012 http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-release-five-as-clear-out-begins-08052012.htm Albion release five as clear out begins Burton Mail 9 May 2012 23 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120831182754/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-release-five-as-clear-out-begins-08052012.htm 31 August 2012 dead http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-prepared-to-fight-to-keep-Zola-19072012.htm Albion Prepared To Fight To Keep Zola Burton Mail 20 July 2012 23 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120823005708/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Albion-prepared-to-fight-to-keep-Zola-19072012.htm 23 August 2012 dead 9 May 2012 DF England Danny Blanchett England York City 2 July 2012 http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Blanchett-makes-switch-to-Minstermen-02072012.htm Blanchett makes switch to Minstermen Burton Mail 2 July 2012 23 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120925083046/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Blanchett-makes-switch-to-Minstermen-02072012.htm 25 September 2012 dead 9 May 2012 DF England Kristian Ramsey-Dixon England Sutton Coldfield Town 16 August 2012 http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/suttoncoldfieldtownfc/news/3-sign-ahead-of-season-opener-642598.html 3 Sign Ahead of Season Opener Sutton Coldfield Town FC 17 August 2012 9 May 2012 MF Argentina Andres Gurrieri England Plymouth Argyle 4 August 2012 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19108330 Plymouth Argyle sign Argentine winger Andres Gurrieri BBC Sport 4 August 2012 23 August 2012 9 May 2012 DF Ghana Patrick Ada England Ebbsfleet United 20 July 2012 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18925344 Ebbsfleet United sign central defender Patrick Ada BBC Sport 20 July 2012 23 August 2012 15 June 2012 DF England Ryan Austin England Kidderminster Harriers 5 July 2012 http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Former-Brewers-stalwart-Austin-joins-Kidderminster-05072012.htm https://archive.today/20130419230803/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Former-Brewers-stalwart-Austin-joins-Kidderminster-05072012.htm dead 19 April 2013 Former Brewers stalwart Austin joins Kidderminster Burton Mail 5 July 2012 23 August 2012 15 June 2012 DF Wales Tony James Wales Newport County 5 July 2012 http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Brewers-forced-to-hit-road-again-in-the-cup-14062012.htm Brewers forced to hit road again in the cup Burton Mail 5 July 2012 23 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120618020947/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Brewers-forced-to-hit-road-again-in-the-cup-14062012.htm 18 June 2012 dead 15 June 2012 FW England Greg Pearson England Grimsby Town 9 July 2012 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18772019 Grimsby Town sign striker Greg Pearson BBC Sport 9 July 2012 23 August 2012 15 June 2012 MF England Adam Bolder England Harrogate Town 20 July 2012 http://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2012/07/20/adam-bolder-joins-harrogate-town-fc/ Adam Bolder joins Harrogate Town FC Harrogate News 20 July 2012 23 August 2012 8 July 2012 GK England Stuart Tomlinson Retired Stuart Tomlinson: Burton Albion goalkeeper retires https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23227162 10 July 2013 BBC Sport 8 July 2013 References Category:Burton Albion F.C. seasons Burton Albion