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SKIPPER BUXTON AIMS TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE

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The LeaguePaper Team
17 February 2019

LEAGUE ONE
By Joe Leavey

POSITIVE: Jake Buxton

WHILE some sides are criticised for cheapening the role of the captain within their squad, Burton skipper Jake Buxton is proof that the armband is more than symbolic.
The 33-year-old centre- back has undergone a tough period with the Brewers as Nigel Clough’s side slipped out of the Championship before struggling to impose themselves in League One this term.
As a veteran, Buxton understands the need to dig in and be counted during periods of difficulty, and is making sure that he takes his fair share of responsibility for Burton’...

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