Shrews turn the screwsUnited went down to their third consecutive home defeat today as Shrewsbury beat them 1-0, the goal scored, inevitably, by Nigel Jemson after 67 miutes. The only change that Mark Wright made from the team which lost to Gillingham was the introduction of Jamie Brooks for the injured Dave Savage. However Joey  [ more ]

Euro BusSteve Anthrobus has become the latest former United player to grace the European stage, turning out for Total Network Solutions in their 2-0 defeat by Polonia of Poland in the UEFA Cup last night (6-0 on aggregate). Also appearing for the Llansantffraid outfit was former U's 'keeper Mark Deegan, who presumably could only dream  [ more ]

Shrews blues?United entertain Shrewsbury this Saturday looking for their first win of the new season. The U's will be without Dave Savage, who limped off in the 7th minute of the Gillingham defeat on Tuesday, but this should give Dean Whitehead a further chance to impress. Jamie Brooks may have recovered from his thigh strain  [ more ]

Moody tomorrow?Reports emanating from the Millwall end of cyberspace suggest that Paul Moody will sign for Oxford tomorrow for a fee of £75,000. Of course if this is true then Rage Online would give the returning hero a raucous, but cautious welcome. He could be just the player United needs up front to give the  [ more ]

Very Iffy defeatUnited lost 2-1 after extra time at home to Gillingham in the first round of the Worthington Cup tonight. United took the lead through Andy Scott in the 41st minute but the Gills equalised after Sam Stockley allegedly tugged Paul Shaw's shirt in the penalty area, Marlon King scoring from the spot just  [ more ]

Up front rumoursA quiet news day today, although numerous rumours have surfaced concerning Mark Wright's search for a new striker. Wright has said that he has someone in mind but that they are a long way from signing anyone just yet. He has dismissed reports that the target is Leo Fortune-West, currently languishing in Cardiff's  [ more ]

Goalless in the rainFor the match in Swansea three changes were made by United from the team which lost at home to Rochdale last Saturday. In goal new signing Ian McCaldon replaced Richard Knight and in midfield Sam Ricketts played instead of the unfit Paul Powell and Joey Beauchamp came into the side to replace  [ more ]

Players come, players don't comeUnited have signed former triallist goalkeeper Ian McCaldon on a one month contract and the big Scottish Scouser will go straight into the squad for the match at Swansea tomorrow. McCaldon was on trial with Wolves last week and also spoke with Hearts, but came to United praising the ambition of  [ more ]

Are U's getting the Scarborough pair?According to the BBC Oxford United have agreed a fee with Scarborough for striker Steve Brodie and defender Paul Ellender, who alone is rated at £75,000. Scarborough are deeply in debt and recently transfer listed this duo in a bid to raise money to pay off the Inland Revenue and  [ more ]

Oxford City detailsUnited's 4-2 victory at Court Place Farm was achieved with goals from ROS Rob Folland, Jorden Holder (2) and Nigerian triallist James Okoli. City were 1-0 up at half-time (against the run of play) and pulled the score back to 2-2 after United eventually started converting their chances.Joey Beauchamp was a big influence  [ more ]