Pentith hearing confirmed The hearing for Nick Pentith's Judicial Review, which was originally allocated 20 minutes on March 13th, has now been extended to last for about three quarters of the day, meaning that both sides should now have ample opportunity to put their case and hopefully a decision one way or the other should  [ more ]

Reserves fail again Oxford's reserves lost 3-4 at the Manor tonight to Brighton's reserves. Adam Hamp put United ahead but Ramsay levelled for Albion just before half time. Derby triallist Sinclair Le Geyt restored Oxford's lead before Ramsey equalised again and then Cameron put Brighton ahead. Ross Weatherstone then pulled Oxford level but Arkwright scored  [ more ]

Oxford don't lose shock Despite taking the lead through a spectacular Matt Murphy strike near the end of the first half Oxford managed to take a point from Ninian Park. Cardiff's Nugent equalised shortly into the second half but United held on for the draw. Steve Davis started in place of the injured Mark Watson  [ more ]

One of those Knights United have taken Derby County's fourth choice 'keeper Richard Knight on loan for four weeks as cover for the absent Andre Arendse. Knight is certain of at least one game, against Bristol Rovers at the Manor, as Pål Lundin is suspended for that fixture. Apparently it was Malcolm Crosby's influence which  [ more ]

Hotel a-go-go Despite the land deal between Kassam and the City Council still outstanding (John Tanner believes it will be settled “in a matter of days”) the Council has granted planning permission for Kassam's 136 bedroom hotel and car park for 197 cars and three coaches. The hotel is to be five storeys high and  [ more ]

Wycombe's revenge In an Avon Insurance Combination game at Adams Park Oxford's reserves lost 4-2 to Wycombe's second string. Sam Ricketts opened the scoring for Oxford who then conceded three headers in a five minute spell to Leeyon Pheelan (not a misprint), Ian Simpemba and Roger Johnson. Ben Abbey pulled a goal back for Oxford  [ more ]

Penalties noticed United scraped through their second round Auto Windscreens Shield tie against Wycombe, beating the Bucks team 5-3 on penalties after the game finished 1-1. Oxford took the lead with a Paul Powell penalty after Paul Tait was brought down in the area. Ten minutes later Peter Fear was sent off for an apparently  [ more ]

A Tanner for your thoughts As widely predicted today failed to see the recommencement of building work on the Minchery Farm stadium as the delays which have dogged this project from the outset continue apparently ad nauseum. This time it's due to the land deal between the City Council and Firoz Kassam still not having  [ more ]

Lundin burning in Forest fire United goalkeeper Pål Lundin was sent off for foul and abusive language after conceding a penalty at the Manor today in the FA Cup third round replay. This was after a superb solo goal from Paul Powell had given United a deserved lead in the 70th minute. This lead lasted  [ more ]

The Christmas break continues… Work is not going to recommence on the Minchery Farm stadium on Monday after all. Kassam has been meeting with John Tanner and Richard Giles today in an attempt to get them to finally sign the land deal. The sticking point would appear to be the City Council's inability to pay  [ more ]