Town give U's 2s the blues United's reserves lost 2-0 at home to Ipswich reserves tonight with a somewhat drab performance despite fielding a relatively strong side. A goal in the first half from Neil Midgely and a second near the end from Jonas Axeldal sealed the victory for Ipswich, for whom Manuel Thetis was  [ more ]

Watty's pure gold Canada beat Colombia 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final in Los Angeles this evening with a goal from Jason de Vos on the stroke of halftime and a Carlo Corrazin penalty in the 68th minute. This unlikely victory makes Mark Watson the first Oxford United player to win a major international  [ more ]

United wrecked Oxford went down 4-1 at home to Wrexham in a vital relegation clash, despite being the better side for long periods. Wrexham's first goal was scored by Karl Connolly following a short corner for which United weren't ready. Daniel Allsopp, on loan from Manchester City, extended their lead just a minute after the  [ more ]

Watson the hero A goal from United's own Mark Watson gave Canada an unexpected victory over Trinidad & Tobago and set up a CONCACAF Gold Cup Final against Colombia on Sunday. Watson's goal came in the 68th minute of the semi-final in Los Angeles in front of a crowd of just 2,841 spectators. It was  [ more ]

Kev for Carlisle? Could SuperKev be about to link up with Johnny Lager to form the most potent striking partnership in Division Three? Apparently Carlisle have been making enquiries about Kevin Francis's availability and were considering an approach should he have come through Tuesday's reserve game at Norwich unscathed, which he did. It is unlikely  [ more ]

More rumours Whilst the Gilchrist rumour remains at best improbable, a couple more likely names are now being bandied about. These are Newcastle's Stuart Elliott and Southampton's Richard Dryden. Whoever it might be Denis Smith has been quoted as saying that if he hadn't signed anyone by Wednesday (that's tomorrow) then he would start to  [ more ]

Reserves lose at Naaarch Norwich Reserves beat Oxford United Reserves 2-0 this afternoon. Norwich's goals were scored by Fernando Derveld and Adrian Forbes. United rarely troubled the Norwich defence despite the presence of Kevin Francis. Gilly? Nah, couldn't be (could it? naaaa!) Latest rumours concerning our supposed new loan premiership left-sided defender are linking Denis  [ more ]

Canada upsets Mexico, and Oxford Canada produced one of the shocks of the year in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter final in San Diego by beating favourites Mexico 2-1, with Richard Hastings scoring a golden goal in extra time after the game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Ramon Ramirez had given Mexico the lead in  [ more ]

Dreyer our prayer? Strong rumours have emerged (probably following an off-the-cuff remark by Jerome Sale on Radio Oxford yesterday) linking former United full back John Dreyer with a return to the Manor. Denis Smith has already been quoted as saying that he has lined up a Premiership left-sided defender to join the side on loan  [ more ]

U's take three points from six-pointer United secured victory against a resilient Chesterfield side thanks to Derek Lilley's last minute lob over Spireites' 'keeper John Vaughan. United had taken a first half lead thanks to Peter Fear, whose 25 yard rocket was his first for United. Chesterfield's second half equaliser was almost as good, new  [ more ]