Burton Albion’s mascot didn’t have much to cheer until a few years ago – the ‘Brewers’ were in the doldrums of non-league. Then, along came Nigel Clough (now manager with Derby County) and slowly but surely the club thrived. It’s now in League Two.
On Saturday (12th November) they play - at home – against Oldham in the first round of the FA Cup.
What’s interesting is that the mascot, Bettie Brewer, is quite distinctly female. Albion has made a point of trying to be a family club, and wanting to attract women to watch games.
Bettie does have a male counter-part, Billy Brewer, but it’s still an interesting aspect of the club’s philosophy.
