Scunthorpe and Blackpool relegated – who will join them? The relegation battle was narrowed to just Oxford and Cardiff today as United beat Scunthorpe 2-0 thanks to a 26th minute goal from Matt Murphy and another solo strike in the 70th minute from Paul Powell. This defeat condemned Scunny to the Third Division after just  [ more ]

King Joey? Joey Beauchamp to join the Royals? According to a story in today's Reading Evening Post Joey is set to join Reading on a Bosman transfer should Oxford be relegated this season. Hopefully then he'll still be a True U come August, although you can read the Rage Online view of our survival chances  [ more ]

Joey fit for Saturday? Happy news story for the week is the Oxford Mail's tale that Joey Beauchamp is likely to be on the bench, at the least, for this Saturday's vital crunch match against Scunthorpe. Joey has resumed training following his groin strain received against Reading in early March and should he be fit  [ more ]

The great escape The Rage Online readers Match of the Nineties poll was won, convincingly eventually, by that memorable game at Tranmere. United, needing a win to stay up, beat the Wirral outfit 2-1, with goals by Joey Beauchamp and John Durnin (former United star John Aldridge scoring Tranny's equaliser). Other results also went our  [ more ]

United rescue a point – it might yet be enough Oxford drew 2-2 at Ashton Gate today in an entertaining game. United started strongly and deservedly took the lead when Paul Powell scored from close range after just ten minutes. The lead lasted for eleven minutes before Alex Meechan equalised for Bristol City. Oxford's defensive  [ more ]

United throw it away (again) Shambolic defending by Oxford United ensured that they were again unable to hold onto a lead and ended up drawing 1-1 with a Brentford side previously in free-fall. Derek Lilley scored Oxford's goal in the 42nd minute following a superb run and pass by Paul Powell but in the first  [ more ]

Deano's goal burst One of the few former United players currently larging it in the Premiership (for now), Dean Windass, scored a first half hat-trick at Valley Parade as Bradford City and Derby drew 4-4 in their relegation encounter. John Dreyer gave away the penalty that led to Derby's fourth goal before Bradford substitute Dean  [ more ]

It was fourteen years ago today The last time Oxford were any good? Maybe, but it was worth it! Penney goes up in the world Dave Penney was appointed player-manager of Conference side Doncaster Rovers today following the sackings of Glyn and Ian Snodin as manager and assistant. Oxford Downer? A totally spurious and unconfirmed  [ more ]

Contract Den's Obviously convinced by the 75% (so far) of voters at the Rage Online voting booth who want him to stay as manager next season, Denis Smith has opened talks with Firoz Kassam about being kept on. He also claims to have spoken to Kassam about some of the out of contract players, although  [ more ]

Just when you thought they were down… Chesterfield won 2-1 at Oldham tonight to leave them nine points behind United with four games to play. To rub salt into our wounds Burnley lost 3-0 at home to Gillingham, whilst Bristol City dispelled any Wembley hangover by beating Luton 2-1 at Kenilworth Road.