Burton Albion FC

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James chooses Brewers stay

03 Feb 2010 - 07:33:40

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Central defender Tony James is confident that he has made the right decision in snubbing a return to Hereford United to sign a new one-year deal at Burton Albion.

The 33-year-old is now under contract until the end of next season with the Brewers, having impressed during the club's first campaign in the Football League.

He told the Derby Evening Telegraph: "I was weighing the convenience of playing for a club close to home against playing for a club where I'm really enjoying my football.

"I'm playing well, enjoying being with these lads and at the club and we're having a good season.

"Hereford are struggling a bit, but Burton are moving forward and I want to be a part of that.

"I'm pleased with the deal. I had actually enquired about an extension before Christmas, long before there were any rumours about a move.

"I was trying to take the initiative, really, because I didn't want things to drag on until the end of the season. But the gaffer was pleased to talk to me about a new deal."