Worst game ever?Oxford and Torquay stumbled their way to a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium tonight in a game that showed just how far United have to go to become a decent side again. The match was littered with misplaced passes, aimless hoofs, poor ball control and indecision. United were fortunate to take the  [ more ]

Talking TorquayHelen Chamberlain's mob are in town tomorrow, which is just about the most interesting thing about United's next opponents, one of the few teams currently beneath the Us. United will definitely be without Paul Tait, who tweaked his hamstring at Rochdale and so the central midfield will probably be Dave Savage and Dean Whitehead  [ more ]

Better late than neverA goal just seven minutes from time from Paul Moody rescued a point for United at Spotland after conceding a 7th minute goal to Patrick McCourt. Rochdale had the better of the first half but United, playing 5-3-2, dominated the second period until they equalised. After that Rochdale woke up and, but  [ more ]

From the CouncilIt was reported by council officers in the public session of the 'Financial and Performance Monitoring Overview and Scrutiny Committee' this morning that the £494,000 payment to Oxford City Council as a further stage payment as part of the land deal at Minchery Farm, due on 4th January, has not yet been received.  [ more ]

Moving aroundJust two days after extending his loan spell by a month, defender Dave Morley has signed a contract which will keep him at United until the end of the season. This means that United have released a loan spot that they have immediately filled by bringing in Colchester 'keeper Andy Woodman to cover for  [ more ]

Reserves bad hair dayUnited's reserves lost 2-0 at Barnet this afternoon. Both Paul Tait and Martin Thomas lasted the full 90 minutes, but then so did Mike Ford so that doesn't prove anything! Goals from Neil Midgeley after 11 minutes and Ben Wiper in the second half were enough to defeat United, who fielded a  [ more ]

More MorleyCentre back Dave Morley, on loan to United from Carlisle, has had his loan period extended by a further month after impressing manager Ian Atkins in the three fixtures in which he's been involved. Atkins has said that he wants to sign both Morley and Matthew Bound, on loan from Swansea, on permanent contracts  [ more ]

Fortress KasStad?United's excellent home form since the appointment of Ian Atkins continued today at the expense of Swansea City. United came from behind to win 2-1, with all the goals coming in the first half. Jonathan Coates gave the visitors the lead in the 11th minute when he latched onto a through ball and rounded  [ more ]

Swansea previewUnited take on Swansea at the Kassam Stadium tomorrow in a game that will probably prove slightly harder than the Us' last home game, against Halifax. Swansea share the dubious distinction, with Northampton, of having the double done over them by Oxford in last season's disastrous relegation campaign. United will be without midfielder Dave  [ more ]

Blues twos give U's twos bluesMillwall's reserves beat United's second team 2-1 at Court Place Farm. Millwall took an early lead with a shot direct from a free kick and United equalised through Phil Gray. However the Lions won the game when their striker hit the bar but netted the rebound.Martin Thomas lasted the full  [ more ]