Match Thread: Burton Albion v Lincoln City

[Jules]

So, we're back on the road again, this time versus Burton Albion in League One...

Ahead of the match, don't forget to:

- Have a go at the quiz (link below).
- Vote on the poll (link below).
- Read about today's referee (link below).
- Read the summary by @hulloutpost of what Michael Skubala said in his pre-match press conference (link below).
- Read the Q&A with a Burton Albion supporter (link below).

Following the match, don't forget to:

- Share your views on this thread!
- Nominate your Man of The Match (the thread will be started following the final whistle).
- Vote on the Man of The Match poll once nominations have ended.

QUIZ: Burton Albion (a): Last Time At The Pirelli Stadium

How much can you remember from our last trip to the Pirelli Stadium? Have a go at our quiz!

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POLL: Burton Albion (a): What Will The Outcome Be?

What will the outcome be when the two sides meet at the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday 3rd February? Click here to vote!

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Burton Albion (a): Match Officials Confirmed

The match officials have now been confirmed for the League One tie between Burton Albion and Lincoln City at the Pirelli Stadium.

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Burton Albion (a): New Quiz & Pre-Match Discussion

How much can you remember from our last trip to the Pirelli Stadium? Have a go at our quiz!

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Skubala: “It’s a really good competitive squad. It’s just gelling them together as we go now.”

Michael Skubala spoke to the press ahead of the weekend fixture at Burton Albion, shortly before the re-signing of experienced midfielder…

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“We are still yet to see a significant improvement to the style of play on the pitch.” (opinion)

“He comes across very well to the supporters when speaking in interviews etc, but we are still yet to see a significant improvement to the style of play on the pitch. Time will tell.”

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[berksimps]

On paper we should have a good team and a strong bench. There is no getting away from the fact that we need to score goals and start winning. Hope and expect three points today. Come on City.

 

[Merthyr Imp]

Ridiculously early, but just about to set off for Burton-on-Trent.

 

[gijsbert_bos]

Feeling surprisingly optimistic about this. If we can keep up our level of performance from the last couple of games, we should be able to get a win. Hoping for a goal each for Taylor and Draper.

 

[PerthImp]

I’m in Melbourne tonight and it’s 3 hours further ahead than Perth, so instead of sitting up for an 11:00pm KO I’ll be getting up for a 2am KO. Still excited though. Hoping for a win but realistically anything could happen. Come on you Imps

 

[Bazzzer]

I’m in Melbourne tonight ...

Ah, the other Melbourne, not the one that's less than 10 miles from Burton.

 

[Pompeyimp2]

Once again it's all about the perfoamnce - if we can maintain the levels of the last 2.5 games, we should do well today and the goals should take care of themselves!

UTI

 

[PerthImp]

Ah, the other Melbourne, not the one that's less than 10 miles from Burton.

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Ha ha - I wish. Be great to watch the lads again. Weather’s a bit different though - 31 degs today. 37 tomorrow . Still struggle to get my head around 3hr time difference and 3 1/2 hours fight from Perth to Melbourne.

 

[Ruskingtony]

Nearly sold our allocation of tickets. That's a fantastic effort by supporters so should be plenty of noise today backing the team.

 

[PWould]

Setting off for Bristol and the train in a few minutes. Really looking forward to this and the imp atmosphere.

 

[Reg Head]

Looking forward to a couple in the Last Heritic today .Burton will out to beast us again.We need to stand firm and then impose our game on them .Unlike last time over at the Pirelli.It was awful.Burton were so aggressive that day and we just capitulated.It was that bad I went to the toilet just before half time and found Max Sanders hiding in one of the traps .

 

[Riiiiik]

I'll be driving in the opposite direction whilst the game is on so will be listening to BBC Lincs until I lose the signal.
Hoping for the win but would take a draw. Burton not too bad in their last few games.

 

[andy_imp]

Barring Montsma and Walker, almost a full squad available?

 

[Davidimp]

Barring Montsma and Walker, almost a full squad available?

Bishop....

 

[JAYIMP]

I hope winning starts here. C'mon Imps !

 

[Impish]

A rare away day for me today, letting the away coach travel take the strain. Looking forward to seeing the Imps and my brother travelling up for the game from Somerset.

 

[Red Wimp]

Wondering if Doggy Day Care are still involved

 

[Reg Head]

Do they still do raffles on the official coaches?The only time I have ever won a raffle in my life was on a supporters coach on the way to Blackpool.I was about 15 .

 

[PWould]

Yep, a

Looking forward to a couple in the Last Heritic today .Burton will out to beast us again.We need to stand firm and then impose our game on them .Unlike last time over at the Pirelli.It was awful.Burton were so aggressive that day and we just capitulated.It was that bad I went to the toilet just before half time and found Max Sanders hiding in one of the traps .

Yep also heading for the Last Heretic.

 

[Red Wimp]

See we’re in the so called 3rd kit today although I wouldn’t be surprised if we haven’t worn it more than the ‘away’ shirt. I’ve certainly not had much use from it