Mark GelderTuesday night finally saw the end of the run of draws against Accrington Stanley. The game was played in front of just 1,408 including 214 yellows fans, which was probably the lowest Football League crowd to watch United since 1,381 saw a 1-0 defeat to Tranmere back in 1979 [the rest of the top  [ more ]

Mark GelderSaturday's goalless draw against Cheltenham was perhaps a point gained as United defended resolutely against a Robins side who were aiming to put some pressure on the fight for automatic promotion, and cement their play-off credentials. Wilder admitted that the Cheltenham pitch had affected his normal game plan, with the ball spending much of  [ more ]

Paul Beasley I think it

Mark GelderTuesday night saw Oxford United continue their 100% record against AFC Wimbledon, played four, won four, and with a pleasing symmetry, the scores have been 1-0 and 2-0 both home and away. Dean Morgan scored his first goal for the club, and despite pressure from AFC when behind, including a last minute free kick  [ more ]

Joel Voysey My first assignment for Rage Online started badly as queues for the car park were massive meaning I took my seat five minutes after kick off. South Stand upper was completely sold out too as yellows fans looked forward to another hugely important game under the floodlights. Dashing across the concourse I could  [ more ]

Mark GelderSaturday saw a United side, depleted by injury and suspensions, gain a valuable 2-1 victory over Rotherham United, effectively counting them out of the play-off chase. AFC Wimbledon are tonight's visitors, and whilst they will bring a decent following, again it seems the league fixture computer is conspiring against United, as the Wombles would  [ more ]

Paul Beasley This season so far could well be summed up in two words:

Mark GelderLast Saturday United lost 2-1 away at Bradford City, with Damian Batt sent off for a second yellow card. After a week's rest, today sees Rotherham United visit the Kassam Stadium, in what is a six-pointer for Rotherham and the play-offs. If Rotherham lose, the Yellows will be eight points clear with a game  [ more ]

Dan Church Oxford United have signed West Ham United forward Christian Montano on a one-month youth loan deal. The 20-year old pacy youngster has already enjoyed loan spells at Swindon Town, Dagenham & Redbridge and Notts County, scoring eight goals in 18 Football League starts for these clubs. The Colombian striker, who has scored on  [ more ]

Dan Church Oxford United can confirm that Southampton loanee forward Lee Holmes will not be returning to the Kassam Stadium. Holmes scored twice in seven appearances for the Us after arriving on an one-month loan in February, but his involvement in United