Kids on the (chopping) blockThree of United's youth team have been told that they will not be offered professional contracts by the club next season. They are goalkeeper Phil Wilson, midfielder Kelvin McIntosh and forward Jorden Holder. All three have spent time on loan at Oxford City this season. United have promised to try and  [ more ]

Reserves run outUnited's second string lost 3-1 at home to Luton this afternoon despite, or perhaps because of, the presence of three triallists and one non-contract signing. United's goal was scored, once again, by Norman Sylla, this time from the penalty spot to show a previously unseen facet of his game. The penalty came after  [ more ]

It is now mathematically impossible for us to see Joe Kinnear's arse in Harrods' window. Not a great surprise really as United dropped two more points at home to Kidderminster and, once again, had to come from behind to save the game. The Harriers went ahead in the 63rd minute through former United target Drewe  [ more ]

Bolland offCentre half Phil Bolland has joined former United manager Mark Wright at Chester City in a permanent deal after impressing during his loan spell. Chester have agreed a fee of £15,000 for the former Southport player, making him the first player on whom Oxford have made a profit since selling Dean Windass to Bradford  [ more ]

Powelly's penalty pointUnited came back from 2-0 down to earn a draw at Southend this afternoon. Tesfaye Bramble opened the scoring with a 29th minute penalty, and Leon Cort doubled the home side's lead just two minutes before half time. Andy Scott had time to reduce the deficit before the end of the first half  [ more ]

Back and proudRage Online is back online, albeit with one or two problems which we hope to have ironed out as soon as possible. During the few days that we were offline not a lot happened that was newsworthy. The Yellow Brick Wall was finally erected, and not in the East Stand concourse which represents  [ more ]

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 ]