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Open and interactive

November 20, 2000

Open and interactive There will be an open meeting at the Oxford United social club on Wednesday December 6th, the day after United play at Brentford in the LDV Van Trophy. The meeting will be hosted by FOUL and Firoz Kassam will be in attendance to answer questions. Kassam will be talking to Joe Kinnear  more ]

Defensive rumours

November 19, 2000

Phil Gray's first goal for United was enough to give United victory in their first ever visit to Macclesfield's Moss Rose 'stadium' in the FA Cup first round. Oxford's victory earned them another long trip in the second round, visiting the winner of the Plymouth v Chester replay which takes place at Home Park on  more ]

Vans away

November 18, 2000

Vans away In the LDV Vans Trophy Southern Section Oxford United have been drawn away to Brentford, who beat us in the same tournament last season.

Mad Dog put down

November 17, 2000

Mad Dog put down Mickey Lewis has been relieved of his post at Oxford United. Lewis, who has been at United since 1988 including a four month stint as manager last season, was the most vulnerable of the top-heavy management team, working without a contract. Lewis was in charge of the reserves prior to and  more ]

Canadians awry

November 16, 2000

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’

November 15, 2000

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

November 13, 2000

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

November 12, 2000

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

November 9, 2000

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 ]

Wins for United shock

November 7, 2000

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 ]