Oxford can't prevent Cureton Oxford fell to their heaviest home defeat since getting thrashed 7-1 by Birmingham in December 1998, this time falling 5-0 to an impressive Bristol Rovers outfit who had previously only ever won twice at the Manor. Rovers' goals came from a Jamie Cureton hat-trick plus one each from Robbie Pethick and  [ more ]

CVA today! The Creditors Voluntary Agreement, whereby those to whom Oxford United owed more than £1,000 of unsecured money, today becomes unconditional. This means that once Kassam has paid the unsecured creditors 10% of what they were owed (approximately £1 million) their debts are written off, effectively making the club solvent again. When the secured  [ more ]

Barring no accidents… Since John Tanner went on Thames Valley FM's Bill Heine show this afternoon, revealing that the City Council and Firoz Kassam's representatives were meeting today to tie up the loose ends surrounding the elusive land deal, Rage Online can reveal that lawyers from both parties met yesterday, made good progress, and then  [ more ]

Pentith hearing confirmed The hearing for Nick Pentith's Judicial Review, which was originally allocated 20 minutes on March 13th, has now been extended to last for about three quarters of the day, meaning that both sides should now have ample opportunity to put their case and hopefully a decision one way or the other should  [ more ]

Reserves fail again Oxford's reserves lost 3-4 at the Manor tonight to Brighton's reserves. Adam Hamp put United ahead but Ramsay levelled for Albion just before half time. Derby triallist Sinclair Le Geyt restored Oxford's lead before Ramsey equalised again and then Cameron put Brighton ahead. Ross Weatherstone then pulled Oxford level but Arkwright scored  [ more ]

Oxford don't lose shock Despite taking the lead through a spectacular Matt Murphy strike near the end of the first half Oxford managed to take a point from Ninian Park. Cardiff's Nugent equalised shortly into the second half but United held on for the draw. Steve Davis started in place of the injured Mark Watson  [ more ]

One of those Knights United have taken Derby County's fourth choice 'keeper Richard Knight on loan for four weeks as cover for the absent Andre Arendse. Knight is certain of at least one game, against Bristol Rovers at the Manor, as Pål Lundin is suspended for that fixture. Apparently it was Malcolm Crosby's influence which  [ more ]

Hotel a-go-go Despite the land deal between Kassam and the City Council still outstanding (John Tanner believes it will be settled “in a matter of days”) the Council has granted planning permission for Kassam's 136 bedroom hotel and car park for 197 cars and three coaches. The hotel is to be five storeys high and  [ more ]

Wycombe's revenge In an Avon Insurance Combination game at Adams Park Oxford's reserves lost 4-2 to Wycombe's second string. Sam Ricketts opened the scoring for Oxford who then conceded three headers in a five minute spell to Leeyon Pheelan (not a misprint), Ian Simpemba and Roger Johnson. Ben Abbey pulled a goal back for Oxford  [ more ]

Penalties noticed United scraped through their second round Auto Windscreens Shield tie against Wycombe, beating the Bucks team 5-3 on penalties after the game finished 1-1. Oxford took the lead with a Paul Powell penalty after Paul Tait was brought down in the area. Ten minutes later Peter Fear was sent off for an apparently  [ more ]