In a reversal of Saturday's result Oxford United reserves, including triallists Stephane Léoni and Frankie Bennett beat Luton reserves 4-2. United's goals were scored by Derek Lilley from the penalty spot (after Bennett had been fouled by the Luton 'keeper), Simon Weatherstone, Jamie Lambert and Jamie Cook. Ben Abbey didn't play due to his contract  [ more ]

In the draw for the third round of the Worthington Cup United have been drawn to play Tranmere away, week commencing 11th October. The winners will play the winners of the tie between Bradford City and Barnsley.

United lost 4-2 at Luton, after being 3-0 down at half time. Liam George scored the first and third (suspiciously offside, in first half injury time), with Stuart Fraser grabbing the second, his first for Luton, after Arendse flapped at a cross. Paul Powell scored Oxford's first with a cross that went in off the  [ more ]

Following a FOUL press release calling on developer Nick Pentith to come clean about his intentions to seek a Judicial Review against the City Council and GOSE regarding the planning permission for a multiplex cinema at Minchery Farm, Pentith called Thames Valley FM and told them that it was his intention to proceed with the  [ more ]

The City Council's Strategy and Resources Committee will meet in special session on Tuesday 28th September to discuss and hopefully approve the final financial settlements of the land deal. This could in turn lead to an agreement with Thames Water over their covenant on the Minchery Farm site. This just leaves the Full Council meeting  [ more ]

United beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park, thanks to a Joey Beauchamp goal after quarter of an hour, the first time the U's have ever won there. Arendse returned to goal and Steve Davis returned to the defence. Anthrobus was replaced by Lilley towards the end of the game. A match report gives a bit  [ more ]

Voting closed today in the Rage Online “Shotton: should he stay or should he go?” poll. The final count was quite close, but a small majority feel that it is time for United to be managed by someone else. The full results are as follows: Shotts should stay 42% Shotts should resign 36% Shotts should  [ more ]

It would appear that United have eventually made an offer to Crawley Town for striker Ben Abbey, thought to be in the region of £45,000, based on number of appearances. Oxford are in competition with Exeter City for his signature, which the receiver (Crawley are in administration) won't decide until Thursday, which rules out Abbey  [ more ]

United lost 1-0 at Wrexham, the Robins goal coming from Ian Stephens after just four minutes. Mickey Lewis made his first league start for over three years and Neil McGowan started in place of Steve Davis, who suffered an injury in the morning and Pål Lundin was in goal as Andre Arendse was off with  [ more ]

Two former United players were on the move today. Howard Forinton left Birmingham City to join Peterborough for £250,000, and Danny Cullip (currently at Brentford) has joined Brighton on loan. In addition Andy Townshend has joined West Brom from Middlesbrough for a nominal fee (believed to be around £50,000) thus scotching the rumours that he  [ more ]