FOUL farewellFighting for Oxford United's Life (FOUL) holds its final meeting tomorrow evening at the Kassam Stadium, when it hands over the duties of an independent supporters group to whatever phoenix emerges from its flames. FOUL was formed on November 10th 1998, almost exactly three years ago, with the intention of doing whatever was necessary  [ more ]

Que Sylla SyllaNew signing Norman Sylla just can't stop scoring. The French teenager was on target again this afternoon for the reserves as they drew 1-1 at Peterborough. Sylla came off the bench to replace Phil Gray after 67 minutes and ten minutes later he pounced on a poor back pass to give United the  [ more ]

U's go down againUnited's long trip to the North East proved ultimately fruitless when they were beaten by a header sixteen minutes from time by substitute Brian Healey. Despite being the stronger team in the first half United suffered from a combination of poor finishing and inspired goalkeeping from man of the match Andy Collett.Mark  [ more ]

Sylla's a prizeUnited have, at long last, signed french triallist Norman Sylla on a contract until the end of the season, with an option to renew for a further year. The nineteen year old Parisien striker has impressed all who have seen him in his games for the reserves and the under-19s, scoring and creating  [ more ]

Sun says stuff in sex scandal soccer shockerUnited made the front page of today's tabloids with an out-of-date non-story (or nonsense story) about the Bishop of Oxford exorcising a gypsy curse at the Kassam Stadium. Whereas the saying that all publicity is good publicity applies in this case, there is also a similar maxim that  [ more ]

Gunner BrooksRumours that Jamie Brooks is going to sign for Arsenal have been denied by Firoz Kassam, who says that he has spoken about Brooks informally with Arsene Wenger but that no bid has been received. The rumour states that Brooks will sign for Arsenal for £2.4 million, of which £1.4 million will be a  [ more ]

Happy Maxwell Day!On the tenth anniversary of the Fat Man's death the nation celebrates with fireworks and bonfires and the ritual burning of the Bob. Oxford United marked the anniversary in its own inimitable way, by announcing that a former swindon player, Michael Meaker, is currently on trial with the club. The thirty year old  [ more ]

No more bad Manor puns – thanks for the ManoriesIn the excitement of yesterday's footy Rage Online forgot to report that the appeal against the decision not to allow the Acland Hospital to redevelop the site of the Manor was upheld, meaning that our former home will soon become a private hospital and nurses' flats.  [ more ]

Curse strikes againThe curse of the former United players struck again after 15 minutes as Lee Nogan struck for York City to give the Minstermen a half-time lead. Jamie Brooks scored a spectacular equaliser two minutes into the second half, a couple of minutes before an Ian McCaldon error allowed Michael Proctor to restore York's  [ more ]

York previewUnited welcome York City to the Kassam stadium boosted by the surprising but welcome news that both Phil Bolland and Paul Moody's red cards, shown by referee Joe Ross against Scunthorpe, have been rescinded making them both eligible to play. With Scott Guyett and Wayne Hatswell both out with suspensions Bolland's presence is vital  [ more ]