Last minute chokerFor the second successive time United went down to a last minute goal at Glanford Park. Last time it was Guy Ipoua who did the damage, today Lee Hodges scored the vital goal to leave United without a win away from home since Ian Atkins took charge. Indeed, United have never even held  [ more ]

Scunny previewUnited's next game is at Scunthorpe this Saturday, where they will be hoping to secure their first away win since Hartlepool in October. In the absence of any team news the possible line-up is more of a wish list. The hope is that United will start with the same line-up as finished at Rushden,  [ more ]

Lowe blowA first half goal from former United target Onandi Lowe gave Rushden & Diamonds the lead in the first ever league game between the clubs at Nene Park. Lowe's shot, on 36 minutes, was the only one from Diamonds in the half and took a wicked deflection. Dave Morley struck a fine equaliser in  [ more ]

Bound tied-upUnited have finally secured the signature of long-sought after centre half Matthew Bound, who has signed on a free transfer from Swansea City, where he was the highest-paid player. Bound, who has been on loan at United for the past six weeks or so, has signed a two year contract.Bound's permanent arrival (okay, two  [ more ]

0-0 all overUnited and Bristol Rovers fought to a stalemate at the Kassam Stadium today, United dominating possession but Rovers having the better chances. United had the better of the first half but, apart from one blistering break and shot from Manny Omoyinmi, didn't really trouble Scott Howie in the Rovers goal. Andy Woodman, who  [ more ]

Rovers previewThe Gas are in town tomorrow for a mid-table clash. Bristol Rovers have had a resurgence in form recently, whilst United haven't. It would appear that Lee Maddison has not yet signed for Oxford which means that United could turn out with a 5-3-2 formation which means that the Us will lose, or at  [ more ]

Fans United for YorkYork City, under threat of closure by their unscrupulous chairman Douglas Craig, are holding a Fans United day on Saturday 2nd February. This is an opportunity for football supporters of all clubs to show solidarity with the fans of York, in the same way that we would wish for supporters of other  [ more ]

AaaaaarrrghyleUnited went down to the league leaders today and came away with exactly what everyone expected: nothing. If it wasn't for a spirited first half fight back to come from 2-0 down to 2-2, then the eventual scoreline of 4-2 could have been a lot worse. The Us held out until the 21st minute before  [ more ]

Plymouth previewUnited visit the division three leaders tomorrow hoping against hope to avoid humiliation. Following Tuesday's inability to beat a dire Torquay side it is likely that the Us will adopt an even more defensive formation for their visit to Torquay's Devon neighbours. Richard Knight came through Wednesday's 4-1 reserves victory at Rushden & Diamonds  [ more ]

Worst game ever?Oxford and Torquay stumbled their way to a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium tonight in a game that showed just how far United have to go to become a decent side again. The match was littered with misplaced passes, aimless hoofs, poor ball control and indecision. United were fortunate to take the  [ more ]