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Warren pisser!

November 23, 1999

Warren pisser! Oxford achieved their second successive away win at Notts County thanks to a late own goal from former United loanee Mark Warren, whose back pass was totally fluffed by County 'keeper Darren Ward. Mickey Lewis brought in Steve Davis to the defence with Les Robinson pushed into midfield and Jamie Lambert reduced to  more ]

FOUL deeds afoot

November 22, 1999

FOUL deeds afoot Check out the Latest News page on the FOUL website for the lowdown on recent meetings with Firoz Kassam and also City Council and Nick Pentith updates. Highlights include Kassam's promise to hold an open meeting and that there is going to be a new construction company completing work on Minchery Farm.

Axa silly question

November 21, 1999

Axa silly question Should Oxford overcome Shrewsbury in Tuesday week's Manor replay then a trip to Nottingham Forest awaits in the third round on December 11th. Should Shrewsbury win then it's possible that Villa Park will be the venue, as Aston Villa get to face the lucky loser which replaces Manchester United.

Shrews news

November 20, 1999

Shrews news In the FA Cup 2nd round United scraped a 2-2 draw at Shrewsbury Town. Second half goals from Matt Murphy and Rob Folland rescued Oxford, who were 2-0 down after 55 minutes thanks to two goals from Steve Kerrigan. United's starting line-up was the same as for the Bury game, with second half  more ]

Warnock’s bluff

November 17, 1999

Warnock's bluff Another couple of names have today been associated with the vacant manager's post at United. Neil Warnock, currently boss at United's opponents last Saturday, Bury, has been linked to the extent that he has said Oxford have not approached him! Rage Online can confidently claim that Warnock was not one of the interviewees  more ]

Oxfords lose

November 16, 1999

Oxfords lose United's reserves lost 3-1 at home (home being Oxford City's ground) to Bristol City. Ben Abbey scored United's goal.Meanwhile Oxford City lost 1-0 at home (home being Oxford United's ground) to Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup 1st round 2nd replay (unique in these days of penalty shoot-outs?) in front of a crowd  more ]

Are we Ipswich in disguise?

November 15, 1999

Are we Ipswich in disguise? United's new change strip was revealed in Saturday's programme. Unfortunately it looks an exact replica of Ipswich's kit – royal blue shirts with white collar and sleeves, white shorts. It isn't released until early December, so United will most likely be playing in white against Shrewsbury. The latest new boss  more ]

Not Bury Good!

November 13, 1999

Not Bury Good! United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by “kick it long and hoof it high” merchants, Bury. United took an early lead through a snapshot on the turn by Jamie Lambert but Bury equalised late on in the game, despite being reduced to ten men after Andy Preece was sent off  more ]

Ray Harford’s Yellow Army, anyone?

November 12, 1999

Ray Harford's Yellow Army, anyone? According to today's Oxford Mail sourfaced former Blackburn boss Ray Harford is the new favourite to take over at the Manor, due to a some significant betting on him – mugs, or insider information? Another name not previously mentioned in connection with the post which is now being linked is  more ]

Henry for Francis?

November 11, 1999

Henry for Francis? QPR manager Gerry Francis is ready to beat Crystal Palace, Oxford and Reading to sign highly-rated striker Carl Henry from non-league side Witney Town. Francis has approached the Dr Marten's League club toask about the 26-year-old and is ready to make a £350,000 bid. Pentith latest The High Court says that Pentith's  more ]