More rubbish Unconfirmed reports link Cardiff City with a possible bid for Jamie Brooks (sorry, Teamtalk again – we know…), maybe for a six figure sum. Slightly more plausible is Exeter City's alleged interest in former United striker Obi Wan Ben Abbey who was surprisingly released by Southend. Meanwhile Darlington have released Martin Gray –  [ more ]

Scurrilous goss Teamtalk, that bastion of accurate reporting, claims that Sunderland are poised to swoop for Manny Omoyinmi for £400,000. Meanwhile, reports almost as untrustworthy claim that John Robertson is having talks with Kilmarnock. Denis Smith has now reportedly terminated his involvement with United and is now waiting for Sven-Goran Eriksson to stand down. In  [ more ]

Robbo's gone John Robertson's contract has been cancelled by United by mutual consent as the player looks for a move back to Scotland, allegedly fuelled by his wife's homesickness. Robbo was signed on a free transfer from Ayr United at the start of last season and he could either return to his former club or  [ more ]

Old U's News In addition to the players mentioned on Wednesday John Durnin has been released by Kidderminster; Jimmy Phillips has retired, despite Bolton being on the verge of the Premiership; Dave Smith has signed a one year extension to his contract by Stockport; Nigel Jemson has signed a further two years contract with Shrewsbury;  [ more ]

New season draws closer Two more of United's opponents have been confirmed for next season as Hartlepool lost 3-1 at home to Blackpool (5-1 on aggregate) and Hull went down 2-0 at Orient (2-1 aggregate) in the Third Division play-offs.United right back John Robertson is on the verge of signing for Ayr United due to  [ more ]

Return of the Mac Neil McGowan has returned to Oxford in an attempt to boost his playing career again. He joined the rest of the United squad for their training yesterday following his end-of-season stint at Stranraer, where he scored a goal during his seven games as a midfielder.Also on trial with United was Tony  [ more ]

It's Wright v Kinnear According to reports Oxford and Luton are fighting over the signature of highly rated Telford United defender Simon Travis. The 23-year-old former Stockport wing-back is currently out of contract with Telford and has attracted the interest of both Joe Kinnear and Mark Wright, although he is currently in the final year  [ more ]

Old boys make the nets work In the real last Manor match, the Milk Cup reunion bash, the spoils were shared between Oxford and QPR. The final score was 4-4 although United should claim the moral victory as two of Rangers' goals were scored by Mike Ford and their fourth came from former Oxford star  [ more ]

Wright swoops, allegedly There are unconfirmed reports that Mark Wright has gone back to his previous club, Southport, to sign up four of their best players. Club captain Andy Gouck and leading scorer Ian Arnold head the list, with 24-year-old defenders Phil Bolland and Scott Guyett also reportedly Oxford-bound.Gouck, 28, formerly played for Rochdale whilst  [ more ]

Wright and McMinn in It was confirmed today that Mark Wright will be United's new manager, with his former Southport colleague Ted McMinn as his assistant. Wright was chosen ahead of John Aldridge and Steve Cotterill, who also applied for the post, but the former Oxford, Southampton, Derby and Liverpool (oh, and England) centre back  [ more ]