Rivalries
In their non-League days the Brewers' local rivals were Gresley Rovers, Nuneaton Borough, Stafford Rangers and Tamworth. However, since the club's rise to the Football League and, in particular, the former two clubs' financial problems, these rivalries have become less intense.
Since promotion to the Football League, other local rivalries with Port Vale, Crewe Alexandra, Notts County and Chesterfield have arisen. There is also a largely friendly rivalry with Derby County, partly because of the shared fanbase of both of the clubs but particularly following the transfer of manager Nigel Clough to the Championship club and the arrival of several ex-Derby players during the Paul Peschisolido era.
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