Not such a bright oneIn a scrappy game in windy conditions United's reserves were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton this afternoon at Court Place Farm. After an uneventful first half United took the lead on the hour mark after Manny Omoyinmi turned neatly on the half-way line and ran strongly at the stretched  [ more ]

Joe's toesX-rays taken today have revealed that Joey Beauchamp's “sore toe” is in fact a broken bone in the winger's foot. Mark Wright, who was scathing about Joey missing Saturday's game with such a paltry injury, must surely now eat humble pie and apologise to United's prodigy, as must a number of fans who joined  [ more ]

Reddy if Scotty goes?Rage Online has heard, via a semi-reliable source, that United already has a contingency plan should Andy Scott be sold. Apparently the club, should it make a profit from selling Scott, is ready to approach Sunderland's former swindon striker Michael Reddy to offer him a deal. Reddy has already turned down approaches  [ more ]

United's undefeated away record was maintained today at Kenilworth Road as they drew 1-1 with Luton. Andy Scott put United 1-0 up with a shot direct from a free kick after five minutes, but four minutes later Kevin Nicholls equalised when the Oxford defence failed to deal with a long throw-in.The only change from the  [ more ]

Scott free?The latest rumours to hit cyberspace concern Andy Scott. Apparently United's front man has requested a transfer and our friends from Luton have offered £250,000 for his services. The truth of this may well be ascertained tomorrow if Scott is “rested” and Manny Omoyinmi, who is in United's squad, starts in his place. Of  [ more ]

Kinnear we go!United visit Kenilworth Road on Saturday for a match being heralded as the third division match of the day (not that that's saying much). United will definitely be without Paul Tait who, even if he's recovered from his recent injury, starts his three game suspension. Dean Whitehead will almost certainly continue to deputise.  [ more ]

Gray dayFormer United midfielder Martin Gray has been forced to retire from playing football at the age of 30. Gray injured his back during last season whilst playing for Darlington and, on the advice of the club's physiotherapist and doctor, has decided to hang up his boots. Gray will continue at the Quakers in the  [ more ]

Collywobbles for OxfordAccording to a former United defender it is “common knowledge” amongst the professional playing fraternity that Mark Wright is trying to sign Stan Collymore as the striker he so desperately requires. The sticking point, as Wolves found when they also tried to sign Wright's former Liverpool team mate, is the exhorbitant fee Collymore's  [ more ]

Diamond resultUnited eventually managed to win a home game this season, and secure their second win in succession for the first time since April 1999. Oxford beat Rushden & Diamonds 3-2, having been 3-0 up with goals from Dean Whitehead in the 51st minute, Martin Thomas three minutes later and Phil Bolland after 69 minutes.  [ more ]

Stroll in the sunshineUnited's reserves met swindon today in the hot summer sunshine at Court Place Farm. The game was fairly dire with not a lot of attacking flair from either side, possibly because there were so many kids and triallists playing for both teams although there were a fair few experienced professionals too.United started  [ more ]