Watson the hero A goal from United's own Mark Watson gave Canada an unexpected victory over Trinidad & Tobago and set up a CONCACAF Gold Cup Final against Colombia on Sunday. Watson's goal came in the 68th minute of the semi-final in Los Angeles in front of a crowd of just 2,841 spectators. It was  [ more ]

Kev for Carlisle? Could SuperKev be about to link up with Johnny Lager to form the most potent striking partnership in Division Three? Apparently Carlisle have been making enquiries about Kevin Francis's availability and were considering an approach should he have come through Tuesday's reserve game at Norwich unscathed, which he did. It is unlikely  [ more ]

More rumours Whilst the Gilchrist rumour remains at best improbable, a couple more likely names are now being bandied about. These are Newcastle's Stuart Elliott and Southampton's Richard Dryden. Whoever it might be Denis Smith has been quoted as saying that if he hadn't signed anyone by Wednesday (that's tomorrow) then he would start to  [ more ]

Reserves lose at Naaarch Norwich Reserves beat Oxford United Reserves 2-0 this afternoon. Norwich's goals were scored by Fernando Derveld and Adrian Forbes. United rarely troubled the Norwich defence despite the presence of Kevin Francis. Gilly? Nah, couldn't be (could it? naaaa!) Latest rumours concerning our supposed new loan premiership left-sided defender are linking Denis  [ more ]

Canada upsets Mexico, and Oxford Canada produced one of the shocks of the year in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter final in San Diego by beating favourites Mexico 2-1, with Richard Hastings scoring a golden goal in extra time after the game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Ramon Ramirez had given Mexico the lead in  [ more ]

Dreyer our prayer? Strong rumours have emerged (probably following an off-the-cuff remark by Jerome Sale on Radio Oxford yesterday) linking former United full back John Dreyer with a return to the Manor. Denis Smith has already been quoted as saying that he has lined up a Premiership left-sided defender to join the side on loan  [ more ]

U's take three points from six-pointer United secured victory against a resilient Chesterfield side thanks to Derek Lilley's last minute lob over Spireites' 'keeper John Vaughan. United had taken a first half lead thanks to Peter Fear, whose 25 yard rocket was his first for United. Chesterfield's second half equaliser was almost as good, new  [ more ]

FOUL have no Morrells Due to the possibility of the owners of Morrells taking out an injunction to prevent completion of the Minchery Farm stadium, due to it being within half a mile of the Blackbird pub which has a covenant on it preventing alcohol outlets being built within that distance, United supporters group FOUL  [ more ]

Canada earns a draw Former United target Carlo Corrazin scored the equalising goal as Canada drew 2-2 with Costa Rica in their opening game in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in San Diego. Corrazin had earlier equalised Costa Rica's opening goal with a penalty. Canada featured United's Mark Watson in their line-up. A match report can  [ more ]

First the good news… United achieved their fourth away league win of the season, and their first win of any kind since Boxing Day, at Adams Park today. Joey Beauchamp scored the 26th minute winner which moved Oxford out of the relegation zone and which means that United have now won more games away from  [ more ]