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.

Watson in trouble… …but not for something he said – rather for what the Oxford Mail claimed he said. Mark Watson never mentioned “drugged up athletes” nor that he was refusing to play for Canada in the Summer. To find out what was really said buy Rage On at the Scunthorpe game and read an  [ more ]

Burnley do us again For the second time this season Oxford surrendered a lead against Burnley and ended up defeated by conceding two goals in the last ten minutes. United took an early lead when Matt Murphy shot home from close range in the 13th minute, but goals from Steve Davis (no, not that Steve  [ more ]

Steve's a winner Shimizu S-Pulse of Japan, managed by former Oxford player Steve Perryman, has reached the final of the Asian Cup Winners Cup. They drew 0-0 against part-timers Bangkok Bank before eliminating the Thai team 4-2 on penalties. In the final they will face Al-Zawra, of Iraq, who beat Novbakhor of Uzbekistan 2-1 in  [ more ]

Various bits and pieces Canadian Gold Cup hero Mark Watson is doubtful for the Burnley game after apparently spilling a hot drink on his foot, silly boy. This leaves the awesome prospect of Steve Davis and Phil Whelan combining to try and stop Ian Wright and co. At least Steve Anthrobus should be fit again  [ more ]

Nothing to report All quiet here in U's News Land, which may or may not be indicative of anything at all. As soon as anything happens rest assured, you'll be the first to know…

Wigan win, Oxford lose Two goals from Simon Haworth, the first in the 22nd minute, the second in the 90th, ensured that United's first trip to the JJB Stadium ended pointless. Haworth also scored both of Wigan's goals in their 2-1 win at the Manor in January. Steve Davis replaced Phil Whelan in the centre  [ more ]