Piper and his mates forlorn Farnborough 1 Oxford United 2For the second successive game a player by the name of Piper breached United's defence, this time Lenny Piper of Farnborough scored a second half equaliser after Dean Whitehead had put the U's ahead in the 36th minute. Whitehead initially scuffed his shot but an error  [ more ]

Is Beasant pleasant? Mark Wright is hopeful of signing 42 year old Dave Beasant on a two yeer contract. Beasant played regularly in the first division last season for Nottingham Forest and would provide the experience that Wright is craving for the goalkeeping position. Coaching alongside Beasant would also be an excellent learning experience for  [ more ]

Throbbing gristle Macclesfield boss Gil Prescott will give ex-Oxford 'striker' Steve Anthrobus a chance to impress this evening in a friendly at Altrincham. Let's hope that Throb scores plenty of goals for the Silkmen tonight and that they sign him on in their desparate quest for a striker. That way we can be sure that  [ more ]

Tangerine Dean? Brentford boss Steve Coppell is keen to sign Ben Abbey, released by Southend at the end of last season, to add to his attacking options. Coppell, though, is unsure whether he has the funds available to secure Abbey's services. Abbey, who scored nine goals for the Shrimpers after netting just the once for  [ more ]

Woe in Woking United lost 1-0 to Woking in Surrey this evening in their fourth, and toughest so far, pre-season friendly. The home side took the lead ten minutes or so before half time with a goal from David Piper. United made several chances and hit the woodwork a couple of times but were unable  [ more ]

Saint Jamie? Rage Online has heard distressing reports that Southampton could be poised to swoop for talented youngster Jamie Brooks, whose form has been one of the pluses for United this pre-season. United's former Youth Development Officer Malcolm Elias, now at the Saints, was at Court Place Farm on Saturday and it is thought that  [ more ]

Reeves rumours surface again There are strong rumours circulating that Chesterfield striker David Reeves could soon be on his way to Oxford. Apparently Mark Wright was at Saltergate yesterday to watch the Spireites' friendly against Barnsley and his interest in Reeves has been general knowledge for some time.Former United defender Steve Perryman has returned to  [ more ]

United take City apart Oxford City 0 Oxford United 5That special derby atmosphere, the tension, the passion, the drama; all were absent in droves at Court Place Farm this afternoon as United continued their pre-season programme against their nearest rivals. The U's overwhelmed City without really stepping out of second gear with two goals from  [ more ]

More on the Didcot game The triallist goalkeeper from Livingston was Ian McCaldon, a Scouser who played a significant part in the artificial club's promotion to the Scottish Premier League last season before an injury cut short his first team appearances.Strong rumours suggest that the only one Deano (Saunders that is, not Windass or Soanes)  [ more ]

U's scrape another win Didcot Town 0 Oxford United 1A headed goal from Paul Tait just before half time was enough to give United a second pre-season victory, but the Yellows made hard work of beating a Didcot team five divisions below them. The performance showed up Oxford's dire need for a player who can  [ more ]