Oxford reserves 0 Orient reserves 1 Report filed by Mooro (good lad) After a poor showing last week, Oxford
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Reserves pay the penalty
April 24, 2007Conference downers
April 24, 2007More issues in the Conference have been settled following tonight's results, with confirmation that Tamworth and Southport have both joined St Albans in relegation. Grays Athletic made light work of ten-man Kidderminster Harriers, despatching them 3-0 to lift the Essex outfit up to 16th, the top of a clutch of five clubs all on 52 [ more ]
Staff downsized
April 21, 2007A thoroughly professional performance from Oxford United saw them stroll to a 2-0 win over Stafford Rangers[@opponent]Stafford Rangers[/@opponent] this afternoon, and thereby ensure that they will finish the season in second place, and start their play-off campaign away from home on Friday 4 May. It was clear from the start that Oxford were relaxed and [ more ]
Staff announcement
April 20, 2007Twenty-one years ago today Oxford United bestrode the Wembley turf to crown the greatest achievement in the club's history (other than, arguably, achieving league status in 1962). United now have the chance for a return trip, in one of the first games that the rebuilt national stadium will be hosting, in the Conference play-off final, [ more ]
Still up for grabs
April 17, 2007Two potential play-off rivals remain in the hunt following victories tonight. Burton Albion stay sixth after beating Halifax 1-0, to leave the Shaymen in 18th place, just one point above Grays Athletic, who occupy the last relegation spot. Andy Campbell[@player]Campbell, Andy[/@player] was sent off for Halifax. Albion are now five points behind York, but have [ more ]
Reserves disenfranchised
April 17, 2007Report filed by Jon Moore Another young Us reserve side was given a lesson by the MK Dons at Didcot, having much of the play but creating very little from it, and eventually going down 3-0. Without even Chris Tardif to add experience, Oxford gave trials to Saints scholars Craig Richards and former-U Sean Rudd, [ more ]
OAPs survive a bout of Fever
April 15, 2007Report filed by John Matthews Old Amersham Players (OAPs) 3 Raging Fever 2 Fever dropped into Amersham for a game against the Old Amersham Players (OAPs) on their way to St. Albans. The previous year the sides fought out a competitive game, resulting in a 4-3 loss to Fever, so another close encounter was expected. [ more ]
Two games from Wembley
April 14, 2007Oxford United ensured that they will be involved in this season's Conference play-offs after winning 2-0 at already-relegated St Albans[@opponent]St Albans City[/@opponent]. United took the lead in the 26th minute, when a long ball from Barry Quinn was flicked on to Yemi Odubade by Chris Zebroski. Paul Bastock dropped the ball after colliding with one [ more ]
A perfect day?
April 13, 2007United visit St Albans tomorrow as the Us look for the win to virtually seal their play-off place.[@opponent]St Albans City[/@opponent] Oxford are seven points clear of sixth-placed Gravesend & Northfleet, but the Fleet do have a game in hand, so with three games left for the Yellows even a victory at Clarence Park tomorrow wouldn't [ more ]
Couple of things
April 10, 2007York City tonight played their match in hand on United, and beat Rushden & Diamonds 3-1 at the KitKat Crescent. Rushden took a very early lead, but Hibs-bound Clayton Donaldson equalised just before half time. Donaldson again and Steve Bowey scored to ensure the three points for the Minstermen and move them up to fourth, [ more ]