Happy Maxwell Day!On the tenth anniversary of the Fat Man's death the nation celebrates with fireworks and bonfires and the ritual burning of the Bob. Oxford United marked the anniversary in its own inimitable way, by announcing that a former swindon player, Michael Meaker, is currently on trial with the club. The thirty year old  [ more ]

No more bad Manor puns – thanks for the ManoriesIn the excitement of yesterday's footy Rage Online forgot to report that the appeal against the decision not to allow the Acland Hospital to redevelop the site of the Manor was upheld, meaning that our former home will soon become a private hospital and nurses' flats.  [ more ]

Curse strikes againThe curse of the former United players struck again after 15 minutes as Lee Nogan struck for York City to give the Minstermen a half-time lead. Jamie Brooks scored a spectacular equaliser two minutes into the second half, a couple of minutes before an Ian McCaldon error allowed Michael Proctor to restore York's  [ more ]

York previewUnited welcome York City to the Kassam stadium boosted by the surprising but welcome news that both Phil Bolland and Paul Moody's red cards, shown by referee Joe Ross against Scunthorpe, have been rescinded making them both eligible to play. With Scott Guyett and Wayne Hatswell both out with suspensions Bolland's presence is vital  [ more ]

Hanging the monkeysUnited went to the Victoria Ground to play Hartlepool (when did they stop being called Hartlepools, or were they never call that?) for the first time in almost forty years, and came back with all three points thanks to a Paul Moody strike in the third minute of the second half. The result  [ more ]

Hartlepool previewUnited face one of their longest journeys of the season tomorrow when they travel to Hartlepool for their second successive crunch relegation battle, following the 1-1 home draw with Carlisle on Tuesday. Should United lose at Hartlepool then it would be reasonable to say that this season will have turned into a disaster.Oxford will  [ more ]

Appeals-R-UsOxford United, having failed to get Wayne Hatswell's red card rescinded after an unsuccessful appeal, are to press ahead with further appeals for the straight red cards received by Paul Moody and Phil Bolland against Scunthorpe. Whilst Bolland's dismissal was definitely harsh it is difficult to see what grounds United could have for appealing against  [ more ]

United get SaulsburyThis rumour has since been rubbished as a wind-up!Oxford United are about to sign centre back James Saulsbury from local Rymans League Division One team Thame United, apparently for a fee of £50,000. The twenty year old defender formerly played for Marlow and Cheshunt and completed a soccer scholarship in America last year.  [ more ]

Cometh the MannyUnited drew 1-1 at home to Carlisle this evening thanks to Jamie Brooks heading the equaliser in the 66th minute after Dave Rogers had given the Cumbrians the lead 12 minutes earlier. Brooks is now United's leading scorer with three goals but he had substitute Manny Omoyinmi to thank for setting up the  [ more ]

Carlisle previewUnited welcome Carlisle to the Kassam Stadium tomorrow evening for a game that both clubs would consider to be a must-win match. Carlisle actually did win on Saturday to lift themselves off the bottom of the table, but the cash-strapped Cumbrians won't relish the long trip to Oxford, where they may well face a  [ more ]