Chesterfield 2 Oxford United 1 Jack Shoemark Football matches last from the first whistle until the final whistle. Oxford were in a position to get something from their encounter with Chesterfield as the final whistle approached. However, it was to be heartbreak as Chris Atkinson slid the ball past Ryan Clarke to hand the home  [ more ]

Oxford United U18 3 Plymouth Argyle U18 2 George Dugdale United’s youth team came from behind to make it into the third round of the FA Youth Cup for the second season in a row. Goals from Jermaine Udumaga, James Roberts and an own goal gave Oxford the 3-2 victory needed to set up a  [ more ]

Oxford United boss Chris Wilder and striker Tom Craddock have both been nominated for awards within League Two. Us boss Wilder has been credited for his team’s solid performance in October with a chance to be named ‘nPower League 2 Manager of the Month’. Similarly, forward Craddock has been put forward for ‘Player of the  [ more ]

Oxford United U18 7 Hereford United U18 2 George Dugdale Callam O'Dowda scored a hat-trick as United's youth team came from behind to record a tenth successive win with a 7-2 victory over Hereford United. Chris Allen opted to give some of his younger players a game with Matt Woodley, Josh Lathey and Scott Gee  [ more ]

Dagenham I’ve had quite a bit of feedback on this column. Mostly positive stuff but some think it’s all a bit too long. Yup, I can see that, but part of the reason for me doing this stuff is it gives me a chance to vent my spleen. I always feel a bit better afterwards.  [ more ]

Oxford United 0 Torquay United 0 George Dugdale Oxford were made to rue missed chances as Torquay held on for a point at Grenoble Road. Jon-Paul Pittman and James Constable missed good opportunities as United were able to turn second half domination into three points. Chris Wilder made three changes to the side who were  [ more ]

Oxford United 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 3 George Dugdale Tom Craddock's brace was not enough to rescue a disappointing Oxford United from a home defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge. Strikes from Sam Williams, Luke Howell and Luke Wilkinson gave the visitors the points, despite Kevin Maher's dismissal in the second half. Wilder opted to keep  [ more ]

Paul Beasley I was really looking forward to more of the Beano / Craddock partnership, seeing Edgar Davids in the flesh and getting a few pints down me in Ye Olde Mitre as I wasn

George Dugdale A little over a year ago, I was asked to write a short article for our friends over at The Boys From Up The Hill. Naturally, I produced a formation-based essay that attempted to solve a debate upon which football management is primarily based. I like formations that are fluid and make life  [ more ]

Barnet 2 Raging Fever 2 George Dugdale A late equaliser denied Raging Fever a battling victory against a strong Barnet side. John Matthews and Dickon Ceadel netted in the second half as Fever fought back from a goal down to lead, before a captain's strike ensured the game finished on level terms. Barnet play their  [ more ]