George Dugdale In what must be one of the most short-lived loan extensions in Oxford United's history, Rob Hall has been recalled by West Ham only a day after agreeing a longer stay with the U's. With a mounting injury list to consider ahead of the festive period, Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has once more [ more ]
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December 21, 2011Fever capitalise on Cobblers’ Christmas gifts
December 20, 2011George Dugdale Raging Fever 2 Northampton Town 0 Raging Fever recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since September as the Oxford side pre-empted the work of the first team later in the afternoon. On a chilly morning, kick-off was delayed due to traffic problems. Fever didn't make the most of the extra time to [ more ]
That’s not Hall for Rob’s United stay
December 20, 2011George Dugdale Rob Hall has extended his youth loan deal with Oxford United by a further month. The 18 year old winger has scored six goals in eleven starts in his time at the club, impressing with his direct running and quick footwork. As with his his previous loan extension, the move has been funded [ more ]
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December 18, 2011Paul Beasley The starting line up showed attacking intent but caused me a little concern that we might be out battled and out worked in midfield. I suppose our formation was 4-4-2 although Tommy Craddock played deeper than James Constable and for a lot of the time he was like a very creative attacking midfielder. [ more ]
One Smalley step for man, one big relief for United
December 17, 2011George Dugdale Oxford United 2 Northampton Town 0 Oxford United put the misery of November firmly behind them with a hard-fought victory over Northampton Town on a bitterly cold afternoon. The returning Tom Craddock scored the Yellows' first, with Deane Smalley's first home goal rounding off the scoring in a fixture that came to life [ more ]
A load of new cobblers
December 16, 2011Mark Gelder United picked up a welcome point at the Globe Arena last weekend, a useful start to December after the dismal November of five defeats. Ater conceding 13 goals in those five matches, the clean sheet will have brought cheer to the defence. On Saturday, United face Northampton Town at the Kassam Stadium, in [ more ]
Wilder’s Wizard of Oz
December 13, 2011Dan Church Oxford United manager Chris Wilder has brought in Australian striker Matthew Fletcher. The U
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Fenton, fenton …
December 9, 2011Mark GelderAfter a two week mini-break, Oxford United today head up North towards Morecambe, presumably taking in an afternoon session at a friendly Premier League training ground. Morecambe are perhaps unfortunate to have so many higher league teams in close proximity, as those driving up the M6 will witness by the passing roadsigns . Nonetheless, [ more ]
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