Oxford United 1 Aldershot Town 1 Jack Shoemark A tough week for a variety of reasons ended on a low as United failed to take 3 points at home for the sixth time this season. A first half Adam Chapman goal was the only bright spark of a poor first half whilst Aldershot’s Adam [ more ]
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Late shot Mekki makes a mockery of United
December 8, 2012Youth team just dozen stop winning
December 5, 2012Oxford United U18 4 Exeter City U18 2 George Dugdale United's youth team came from behind to earn a twelfth win in a row in league and cup thanks to braces from Callum O'Dowda and James Roberts against Exeter City. Chris Allen again opted to introduce new faces into his side with right back Shaquille [ more ]
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December 3, 2012Paul Beasley Mitchell Cole – R.I.P I got this devastating news by text whilst at the motorway services on the way to Accrington. Every so often something tragic happens whether it is to do with Oxford United, the wider football family, a national disaster or one’s more personal close family that really throws the importance [ more ]
Mitchell Cole
December 1, 2012Dan Church Former Oxford United player Mitchell Cole has died tragically at the age of 27. The ex-Southend United and Stevenage Borough midfielder was forced to retire from professional football because of a heart condition last February. Despite retiring from the sport, he made numerous appearances for non-league club Arlesey Town. However Cole decided [ more ]
Fever suffers Cobblers defeat
November 28, 2012Raging Fever 0 Northampton Town 1 Raging Fever fired a blank as they slumped to a home defeat to Northampton Town. Despite the rest of Oxfordshire being underwater, Horspath's pitches were playable and Fever started the game well. Nick Holloway's friend, or Australian Phil as he is better known, provided a lively outlet at the [ more ]
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November 25, 2012Paul Beasley BARNET (Image from Newsquest) Ok, I did nip in the Olde Mitre this time as I was wearing a suit, having driven to Underhill straight from work. I can kind of see why the landlord wants home fans only (this actually means no away fans) because the pub was full of locals, who [ more ]
Pittman strike gives United victory
November 24, 2012Oxford United 2 Northampton Town 1 George Dugdale Oxford United earned an important three points as goals from James Constable and Jon-Paul Pittman, either side of Clive Platt's header, gave United's fans an enjoyable 'Ultimate Support Saturday'. Lee Cox returned from suspension, while Michael Raynes replaced Johnny Mullins after the loanee's recall. Jake Forster-Caskey replaced [ more ]
Go, Johnny Go!
November 21, 2012Dan Church Defender Johnny Mullins has been recalled by his parent club Rotherham United. Oxford United have confirmed his loan stint at the Kassam Stadium has been cut-short due to the Millers suffering an injury crisis. Centre-half Mullins, 27, made eight appearances for Oxford, in which he scored two goals against Wycombe Wanderers and Chesterfield. [ more ]
Striking pair suffer injury blow
November 19, 2012Dan Church Striking duo Tom Craddock and Deane Smalley will be out for a further month through injury. The Oxford United pair will the FA Cup tie at Accrington, JPT game at Plymouth Argyle and important league fixtures up until the festive period. Us boss Chris Wilder has confirmed that Craddock will be out between [ more ]
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November 18, 2012Paul Beasley Which angle do I take here? Robbed by the referee or yet another bloody defeat, hence a loud shout of WILDER OUT? In the car on the way back down south I took a straw poll. Four sensible people (o.k. I admit that