Stormin' NormanYoung Frenchman Norman Sylla was on target again for Oxford's reserves as they drew 1-1 with Cambridge United's second string. Sylla scored after quarter of an hour to give United the lead, but Cambridge equalised just before half-time. United's triallist wasn't Lee Maddison, who is still in talks with Ian Atkins with a view  [ more ]

Christer live!The latest player to interest Ian Atkins is QPR's Christer Warren. He is likely to feature on trial for the reserves tomorrow against Cambridge United at Court Place Farm. Apparently Warren is a left back, which is undeniably a position in which United needs more strength, although according to other sources he is a  [ more ]

Rumour-type thingsThere are fairly credible reports that Swansea central defender Matthew Bound is about to join United on a month's loan as the Welsh club struggles to overcome a continuing financial crisis. Bound is the Swans' highest paid player and the club is keen to get him off the wages bill even if only temporarily.  [ more ]

Gray day for YellowsFor the first time this season Oxford came from behind to win, substitute Phil Gray scoring twice as the Yellows beat second-placed Mansfield 3-2. Wayne Corden put the Stags ahead in the 23rd minute from the penalty spot but loan signing Dave Morley equalised on his debut with a header from a  [ more ]

ChatkinsIan Atkins addressed United fans and answered questions put to him by those assembled at the Kassam Stadium, as well as those listening to the session broadcast live over Radio Oxford and the internet. After a lengthy introduction which amply demonstrated Atkins' skills as a self-publicist there followed some interesting questions and equally, if not  [ more ]

Loan sharksToday was a day of potential and actual loan deals. One deal that didn't happen involved Grimsby defender Paul Raven, who This is Grimsby alleged might have been due to join United today as the Mariners desperately attempted to cut their wage bill in order to sign Marlon Broomes for the remainder of the  [ more ]

Sylla killerUnited's reserves continued their recent good form by beating Northampton 2-1 at Sixfields. United fielded a strong side, including Phil Gray, Manny Omoyinmi, Robert Quinn and many others from the first team squad. Even so they had to battle back from 1-0 down with a goal from scoring sensation and substitute Norman Sylla and  [ more ]

Crosby bingsAndy Crosby has eventually signed for United, subject to a medical, on a free transfer from Brighton. He has signed a two year contract and will move up to the area with his family. The 28 year old defender will almost certainly come straight into the team to face Mansfield this Saturday, possibly as  [ more ]

Bits n piecesAlthough United didn't have a game yesterday everything else continued as normal in the world of football, for no discernible reason. There was only one game in the third division, which unfortunately saw Luton go up a place to fourth after winning 2-1 at Hartlepool. Hatters' Defender Ian Hillier was sent off for  [ more ]

Acting in hasteUnited today drew 1-1 with Millwall in a hastily arranged friendly game played at Iffley Road. The game was called because both teams had important reserves fixtures postponed this week and needed to give players match practice. United went 1-0 down but Dean Whitehead came off the substitutes' bench to equalise.The game was  [ more ]