One Smith in, another SmithoutOne former United managerial Smith has found himself a new job, whilst another former United managerial Smith has found himself without a job. Denis, formerly Smithout, has become Smithin at Wrexham, currently second from bottom of division two. Meanwhile Jim has found himself Smithout at Derby, currently second from bottom of  [ more ]

Curse of the ex-U'sFormer United player Nicky Banger came off the bench for Plymouth to snatch an equaliser jusst six minutes after Paul Moody had put United ahead from the penalty spot, in the 74th minute, after Romain Larrieu fouled Manny Omoyinmi. The 1-1 draw was probably a fair result as Plymouth had the majority  [ more ]

Apologies for yesterday's news' failure to appear – server problems at Freeserve. Hopefully it should all be sorted now.Kids for a quidYou can have mine for half that (ho-ho)! United have finally grasped the nettle and shown their mettle and decided to settle for allowing children under 16 into the Carlisle game on Tuesday October  [ more ]

Plymouth come to townUnited welcome Plymouth Argyle to Oxford this Saturday hoping to bring to an end the Pilgrims' eight match unbeaten run which has seen them rise to fourth in the division. United will have pretty much a full squad to choose from, with Andy Scott, Darren Patterson, Jon Shepheard, Joey Beauchamp and now  [ more ]

Norman's conquestUnited's reserves today achieved a result that their first team colleagues were unable to secure, as they came from a goal down to beat Bristol Rovers 2-1. A last minute goal from French triallist striker Norman Sylla, his second in successive games, added to a Jamie Brooks strike, was enough to overturn a first  [ more ]

United old-boy to return?The latest ridiculous piece of gossip to come Rage Online's way is that Matt Le Tissier, the enigmatic Southampton player and former United youth triallist, could be gracing the Kassam Stadium. It has been alleged that Le Tiss will play for United on loan in order to improve his fitness. Rage Online  [ more ]

Kiddy reviewUnited came away from Aggborough with a point after a goalless draw last night in Kidderminster. Mark Wright made the one enforced change from Saturday's line-up, bringing in Manny Omoyinmi for the injured Andy Scott. None of the five substitutes were called upon as United made enough chances to win the game but were  [ more ]

Kiddy previewUnited visit Aggborough tomorrow, for the first time since 1959, full of confidence after their Moodtastic performance against Southend. There will be one enforced change from that game as Andy Scott's hamstring injury will keep him out for up to six weeks. If Jamie Brooks has recovered from his knock then he could well  [ more ]

Transfer talkThere are reports that United have been unable to agree personal terms with Kidderminster striker Drewe Broughton, despite the two clubs agreeing a £70,000 fee and the player now looks unlikely to join United at present. This could open the way for a bid for Luton's out-of-favour forward Steve Howard, who has been linked  [ more ]

Moody proves his pointUnited beat Southend 2-0 at the Kassam Stadium today with goals from Paul Moody in the 29th minute of his debut and Sam Rickett's first for the club in the first minute of the second half. Apart from hitting the post from a free-kick the Exeter side provided little threat and the  [ more ]