Canadians awry Triallist Steve Vickers, who played 17 minutes for the reserves yesterday, has not been retained by the club. Meanwhile Mark Watson has apparently decided not to return to England after playing for Canada against Mexico in a 0-0 draw yesterday. St Johnstone decided not to extend his trial and Watson is going to  [ more ]

Reserves cookin' United's reserves won again yesterday, for the fifth game in succession. A first half goal from Chris Hackett was enough to give the U's victory despite a lacklustre display from an experienced side. Canadian triallist Simon Vickers replaced Jamie Cook for the last 17 minutes of the match. Vickers, a striker, was selected  [ more ]

Fit for a king United have brought in professional athlete John Regis to give the players some much needed fitness training. Regis, cousin of former player Cyrille, will work with the players to improve their overall fitness levels, although it's not clear for how long he will be involved with the club. Meanwhile there is  [ more ]

Swans vetched United gained their first away points, and only their second win, of the season at Swansea yesterday. The Swans took the lead in the 12th minute through Steve Watkins, but five minutes later Joey Beauchamp equalised with a spectacular 30 yard shot. Oxford scored the winner in the 34th minute when Keith Andrews  [ more ]

Three to get ready United have signed three new players ready for the trip to Swansea on Saturday. Midfielder Keith Andrews joins on a one-month loan from Wolves, although it is not planned that this will be turned into a permanent move; 32 year old Northern Ireland international striker Phil Gray has joined on a  [ more ]

Apologies for no update yesterday, but sometimes even we web editors need to have a life. Wins for United shock Following the Youth Team's 6-0 win over Bury Town yesterday in the FA Youth Cup (goals from Chris Hackett, Jamie Brookes, Dwight Campioli, Jorden Holder and two from Adam Garner on his debut) the reserves  [ more ]

U's gassed United went down to their fourth consecutive defeat, and their ninth game in succession without a win, as a Steve Foster goal after 17 mintues gave Bristol Rovers a 1-0 win at the Manor. United, playing with four at the back, saw Paul Powell returning from injury to replace Neil McGowan at left  [ more ]

Team speculation David Kemp could be bringing a footballing revolution to Oxford United, with reports suggesting that the team might line up in a 4-4-2 formation. There has been no definite team news yet, with Kemp saying that there is no-one definitely in the team, and no-one definitely out of it either. There is a  [ more ]

Banger goes off Former United striker Nicky Banger has joined third division Scunthorpe United on loan from Dundee where, surprisingly, he has failed to set the Scottish Premiership alight.

Ring the bells for the Kemp analogy David Kemp, formerly assistant manager at Portsmouth and Crystal Palace, has been appointed United boss on the recommendation of Joe Kinnear, who has joined the board as Director of Football on a full time basis until the end of the season at least. In a press conference held  [ more ]