United continued their preparations for the new season with a practice match this afternoon. The opposition was a team comprising players hoping to be given a contract by United, either out-of-contract professionals or hopeful players without a current club. Not surprisingly, given the circumstances, United won a game of three-thirds 4-1. The scoring was opened  [ more ]

Oxford United today made the announcement that many supporters had been waiting for, with the news that they have appointed a General Manager. The appointee who has the unenviable task of raising the club’s profile and trying to make the commercial side profitable, is none other than our old mucker from FOUL days, Steve Hanks.  [ more ]

An Oxford United youth side visited Hellenic Premier League club Ardley United, and won 1-0 thanks to a tenth minute goal from wunderkind Billy Beechers. The game was United’s first public pre-season fixture, and it marked the opening of Ardley’s new club house. Before the match there was a blast from the past as Ardley  [ more ]

United played their first pre-season friendly this afternoon in a behind-closed-doors match against swindondown. The game took place in swindon, and Oxford comprehensively beat the other lot 3-0. United’s first goal was scored by Lee Bradbury, who was playing in his preferred role up front. Craig Davies headed home a Dave Mackay cross to double  [ more ]

After failing in their audacious attempt to sign Real Madrid reserve Michael Owen*, Oxford United have instead turned their attentions to Brentford midfielder Chris Hargreaves. The 33 year old former Northampton player today signed for United on a two-year deal. Hargreaves joined the Bees at the start of last season, also on a two year  [ more ]

Oxford left-back Terry Parker has been sent down. Parker has been given an 18-month sentence for his part in an assault in a Southampton night club. Parker was signed at the start of last season on a two-year contract by Graham Rix. He made six starts and three substitute appearances. He initially made a good  [ more ]

It’s not very often that these pages turn solemn, but Rage Online was saddened to hear of the plight of young Oakley Waterman. Oakley is six years old, and is the son of former United midfielder/defender Dave Waterman, currently at Weymouth. Early last season Oakley was diagnosed with cancer, and had to undergo major treatment.  [ more ]

Transfer news, although not anything to do with exciting new strikers being brought in. United’s sports therapist for the last four seasons, Neil Sullivan, is leaving the club to join up with former boss Mark Wright, now at Peterborough. It was Wright who initially appointed Sully to his post at Oxford. According to Sully, he  [ more ]

In this morning’s draw for the first round of the Carling Cup, United were not drawn at home to Reading. Surprisingly, due to some sort of administrative error, Oxford were drawn away to Gillingham, the League’s only Kents. This is arguably the worst draw United could have received. Gillingham are about the furthest seeded team  [ more ]

The fixtures for the 2005/06 season were released today, with Oxford facing a trip to Grimsby on the opening day, August 6th, as if we needed a reminder as to which division we are in. Other significant dates to note are the first home game, against relegated Torquay on Wednesday 10 August, followed three days  [ more ]