No new signings to report (yet), but there are a couple of things that we can report. Firstly Manny Omoyinmi, released by United at the end of the season, has found gainful employment with Gravesend & Northfleet. Manny spent some time on loan with Fleet last season and impressed enough for them to snap him [ more ]
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Scraping the barrel
May 27, 2004Time And Relative Distance In Football
May 24, 2004Two more players signed up for United today as the squad continues to take shape for next season. First to put pen to paper was defender Matt Robinson, who signed a two year deal. Robbo was a revelation last season, winning both the Players’ Player of the Year and the Sports Writers’ Player of the [ more ]
Everybody’s gonna jump for joy
May 21, 2004United today announced, to general acclaim, that they have signed former loanee midfielder Barry Quinn. Quinn, who made five starts for United in his two months here at the end of last season, was one of nine players released by Coventry City a couple of weeks ago, and allegedly turned down approaches from a number [ more ]
More tittle-tattle
May 20, 2004Michael Alexis became the latest player to sign a contract for United when he accepted a six month deal yesterday. Alexis was offered professional terms a couple of years ago, but has been unable to get into the first team, however Graham Rix has given the young midfielder some more time in which to prove [ more ]
Profit and loss
May 18, 2004There were plenty of comings, and one going, at the KasStad today, as United announced the signing of five new players (although two of them were already here, so that’s cheating). Up and coming superlative goalkeeper Simon Cox signed an unheard of three-year deal as his performances at the end of last season reaped dividends [ more ]
Weekend roundup
May 16, 2004United know who one more of their opponents are going to be next season, as Shrewsbury beat Aldershot on penalties in the Conference play-off final. The Shots took the lead in the second half, but the Shrews equalised to take the game to extra-time and then penalties. Aldershot missed all three of their spot-kicks, so [ more ]
Very friendly
May 13, 2004United announced their provisional pre-season friendly list today, with five games lined up, three away and two at home. The first game is the now traditional pre-season opener at Oxford City on Saturday July 10th. Last season United beat City 4-0 at Court Place Farm, in front of about 660 spectators. The season before ended [ more ]
Contract killers
May 11, 2004The first stage of the rebuilding process began today, as Graham Rix spoke to all of the out-of-contract players at United. Some were offered new contracts, but six players were told that they are now surplus to requirements at the KasStad. The unlucky sextet were: Richard Walker, who is widely rumoured to have already got [ more ]
Quiz night
May 11, 2004Quiz Night Monday 17 May At the Priory & ? 7.30pm start Teams of four ?2 per person, ?1 for OxVox members Questions on sporting themes Prizes Raffle Organised by OxVox, the Oxford United Supporters Trust To pre-book teams contact Andy James on 01865 437995
No charity from Fever
May 9, 2004Raging Fever won their final game of the season yesterday, beating Oxfam 5-4 in a closely fought game. After weathering some early Oxfam pressure, Fever went ahead thanks to Kasim, who allegedly stayed onside and advanced to beat former Fever goalie Mark Gunther. However RF were unable to hold on to their advantage for long, [ more ]