Unreal MadridFollowing the visit of officials from Real Madrid to the KasStad recently, to check out the “revolutionary” new playing surface at the stadium, rumours are circulating that the Spanish giants could well play United in a pre-season friendly this Summer. Apparently the Madridistas wanted to see a match on the pitch to ascertain whether  [ more ]

Missing LincsThis was a game of missed chances with Andy Scott, Phil Gray and Chris Hackett all guilty of spurning decent scoring opportunities. Luckily it didn't matter in the end, but it so nearly did. Gray put United ahead in the 19th minute, following some good work by Dave Morley on the right wing, and  [ more ]

Rugger buggersIt looks like the Kassam Stadium could become a venue for braying students and former public schooboys. It has been mooted as a venue for the rugby union (that's the even more boring one of the two rugby codes) minor European trophy Parker Pen Trophy semi-final. This is between Pontypridd and London Irish (once  [ more ]

Dial M for MerthyrThe best title ever for a fanzine? Also, coincidentally, the venue for United's reserves goalless draw with Cardiff City. An otherwise nondescript game was made noteworthy for United fans for 80 minutes of Joey Beauchamp, plus the appearance of two triallists. Thame United's Jefferson Louis played up front and impressed boss Mike  [ more ]

Triallists on, er, trialIn addition to Thame United striker Jefferson Louis (about whom we informed you before even United's official site!) Oxford will have another triallist on show in their reserve fixture against Cardiff in Merthyr Tydfil tomorrow. He is midfielder Sean Evers, formerly of Plymouth but currently training with Ayr United. United manager Ian  [ more ]

Louis LouisThame United striker Jefferson Louis is coming on a 3-day trial with Oxford this week, and will play in Wednesday's reserve game at Cardiff. Louis is young, and bloody quick. Sometimes he looks a bit casual, but when he gets going……In Thame's game this Saturday Louis had a sensational second half. He held off  [ more ]

Our sources reveal…Oxford City Council's Executive Board will meet on Tuesday morning. Later in the day, in confidential session, they will discuss Firoz Kassam's position on the outstanding debt of £494,000 owed to the Council, which is the second stage payment for the land deal at Minchery Farm. The payment was originally due on January  [ more ]

Last minute chokerFor the second successive time United went down to a last minute goal at Glanford Park. Last time it was Guy Ipoua who did the damage, today Lee Hodges scored the vital goal to leave United without a win away from home since Ian Atkins took charge. Indeed, United have never even held  [ more ]

Scunny previewUnited's next game is at Scunthorpe this Saturday, where they will be hoping to secure their first away win since Hartlepool in October. In the absence of any team news the possible line-up is more of a wish list. The hope is that United will start with the same line-up as finished at Rushden,  [ more ]

Lowe blowA first half goal from former United target Onandi Lowe gave Rushden & Diamonds the lead in the first ever league game between the clubs at Nene Park. Lowe's shot, on 36 minutes, was the only one from Diamonds in the half and took a wicked deflection. Dave Morley struck a fine equaliser in  [ more ]