Simmo's HodgeLee Hodges won't be coming to Oxford after all. He today signed for Paul Simpson's Rochdale, boosting their promotion credentials whilst dealing United a blow. Oxford desperately need a creative midfielder, and it's possible that triallist Adam Locke could fulfill that role.Former United striker Phil Gray has joined Aldershot Town where, hopefully, the pace  [ more ]

U's ThamedUnited's pre-season build-up continued to stutter this evening as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a Thame side that was keener to attack than their Ryman League colleagues Oxford City. The home side actually took the lead, Mark Jones (a different one) slotting the ball past goalie Ian McCaldon in the 31st  [ more ]

U's win local derbyForget your swindon (easily done), Reading, Wycombe or Cheltenham, this was a true blood and thunder derby between two sides determined to best their cross-city rivals. Well, okay, it was more a typical hot July pre-season meaningless friendly, but the important statistic is that United won 1-0 thanks to a snap shot  [ more ]

Footy tomorrow!Tomorrow sees Oxford United's first pre-season friendly of the new campaign, with a shortish trip to Court Place Farm to take on Oxford City and, hopefully, not be humiliated by Mark Druce and his colleagues (who may well include Jorden Holder and Malcolm McIntosh.United will be without new striker Lee Steele, who is apparently  [ more ]

More on JoeyIt transpires that an obscure clause in Joey Beauchamp's contract is at the heart of the club's decision to dispense with his services. According to Firoz Kassam the contract states that Joey could have a one year extension to his two year deal provided Oxford United FC finished building the new stadium. However,  [ more ]

Joey leaves homeUnited legend Joey Beauchamp has accepted an offer from United to sever his contract, which had another year left to run. Joey only started a couple of games last season, during which he scored a stunning goal against Exeter, but has suffered serious injury problems for the last couple of years. Being one  [ more ]

Guyett for Chester?According to idle speculation in the icCheshireOnline web site Mark Wright is trying to sign Scott Guyett to link up with Phil Bolland and Wayne Hatswell at Chester City. With no evidence whatsoever to back up their claims the newspaper goes on to say that in fact it's probably a goalkeeper that Wright  [ more ]

Steele dealAs widely anticipated former Brighton striker Lee Steele has joined Oxford United on a free transfer. 28 year old Steele scored ten goals for the Division Two outfit last season from just 18 starts. Steele turned down Blackpool in order to join United, and it is thought that Huddersfield were also interested in him.  [ more ]

U HuntFormer Northampton Town midfielder James Hunt became Ian Atkin's third Summer signing today, joining United in a two year deal. Hunt played under Atkins at Northampton and is described as a fast player who likes to get stuck in. He was offered a two year deal by the Cobblers and QPR were also interested  [ more ]

Tittle-tattleRage Online can report that former sponsee Rob Folland has now signed for Port Talbot Athletic, newcomers to the League of Wales, following such luminaries as Tony Wright, Lee Jarman and Steve Anthrobus into this prestigious competition. We are unable to confirm just yet who will be the next victim of Rage Online sponsorship, but  [ more ]