Dexter's lavatoryDexter Blackstock was in swindon today for United's reserves' final game of the season. Although Dexter scored for United following a cross by ROS Chris Hackett it was too late as the Us were already 3-0 down. Both teams also had a player sent off for fisticuffs, United's culprit being the diminutive Dwight Ciampoli.  [ more ]

Conference delegatesWayne Hatswell scored for Chester in their Conference play-off against Doncaster this evening, but the game ended 1-1 and Doncaster, managed by former United player Dave Penney, won through to the final in the penalty shoot-out. Chester, managed by Mark Wright, also featured their player of the year Scott Guyett and Guyett's runner-up Phil  [ more ]

Dexter to leave?Today's Sunday People reports that United's 16 year old forward Dexter Blackstock has been the subject of an offer by Southampton, who are trying to beat Manchester United to his signature. Apparently, according to the article, Gordon Strachan has offered United £75,000, rising to £250,000 depending on appearances. There is no indication that  [ more ]

So near, and yet…Oxford United fulfilled their end of the bargain, but Torquay were unable to emulate the Us and so Oxford failed to get into the play-offs for the first time. United beat York 2-0 at the KasStad to do the double over the Minstermen, who played in possibly the worst atrocity of a  [ more ]

The final countdownThe last league game of the season takes place at the KasStad this Saturday as United entertain York City in a make or break fixture. Even should the Us win there is no guarantee that they will make seventh place and get into the play-offs: they still need to rely on Torquay getting  [ more ]

Players awardsTonight was the presentation evening at the KasStad for the various players awards. Last season Jamie Brooks won a clean sweep of all the trophies, whereas this time round each was won by a different player.The Young Player of the Year award was won by Dean Whitehead, who many feel should be a much  [ more ]

HmphUnited saw their play-off hopes virtually extinguished this afternoon at Glanford Park as they lost to a clearly more committed Scunthorpe side 2-0. United were outfought by an Iron side that had more desire and more power up front than the Us. In fact Scunthorpe 'keeper Tom Evans hardly had a shot to save despite  [ more ]

Off to ScunnyUnited travel to Glanford Park, Scunthorpe on Saturday looking for a vital victory that they really must secure to keep their play-off challenge properly alive. Given Scunny's superior goal difference the three points are essential and might even give United the luxury of only needing one point against York the following weekend. However  [ more ]

Noxious GasUnited lost at home again, going down 1-0 to a poor Bristol Rovers side, despite Oxford dominating the majority of the first half. Scott Howie saved well from Bobby Ford, David Savage and Andy Scott, before Scott missed a golden opportunity to score when he shot a rebound off Howie against the post with  [ more ]

Pirates ahoy!United's next obstacle in their quest for the play-offs comes in the shape of struggling Bristol Rovers, who visit the KasStad tomorrow afternoon. With everything still so tight both at top and bottom of the table this is likely to be another tense encounter, with neither team giving anything away (except possibly Oxford, of  [ more ]