Paul Beasley The Magic of the FA Cup Driving past the stadium just before 6 o’clock you would never have guessed that a couple of hours later a football match would be taking place. Drinking in the Priory pre-match I’ve never witnessed Oxford fans in such down beat mood. As it turned out my pessimism  [ more ]

Oxford United have announced the signing of forward Josh Parker on non-contract terms. The 22 year-old winger joins the Us having been released from Division Three outlet Oldham Athletic at the end of last season. An Antiguan and Barbuda international, Parker started his career at Premier League club Queen’s Park Rangers before moving to Boundary  [ more ]

Oxford United 2 Accrington Stanley 0 George Dugdale Getty Images Second half goals from James Constable and Peter Leven saw Oxford United into the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in ten years. Rage Online's 'on this day' feature revealed that United were defeated by Tonbridge Angels five years ago today  [ more ]

Paul Beasley Getty Images PART-TIME SUPPORTER “I’m now officially a part time supporter. Missing first league game since our return from the Conference. 1 o’clock kick off at Morecambe. No thanks. This does of course mean that as I’m not there they’ll put on a good performance and come back with the three points. Which  [ more ]

United's youth team will face Stevenage in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, if they can find a way past Barnsley in Wednesday's rearranged fixture. Chris Allen's team have won their last 13 competitive fixtures, but face a tough challenge against a Barnsley side who have won 5 from 9 in their regional  [ more ]

Paul Beasley JPT “I didn’t go to the game today Jerome but I know it all so you’d better listen to me cos I’m an expert and all your listeners want to listen to me too, blah blah blah and more blah’s.” Well, I didn’t go to the game on Tuesday so I’ll keep my  [ more ]

  Oxford United 1 Aldershot Town 1 Jack Shoemark A tough week for a variety of reasons ended on a low as United failed to take 3 points at home for the sixth time this season. A first half Adam Chapman goal was the only bright spark of a poor first half whilst Aldershot’s Adam  [ more ]

Oxford United U18 4 Exeter City U18 2 George Dugdale United's youth team came from behind to earn a twelfth win in a row in league and cup thanks to braces from Callum O'Dowda and James Roberts against Exeter City. Chris Allen again opted to introduce new faces into his side with right back Shaquille  [ more ]

Paul Beasley Mitchell Cole – R.I.P I got this devastating news by text whilst at the motorway services on the way to Accrington. Every so often something tragic happens whether it is to do with Oxford United, the wider football family, a national disaster or one’s more personal close family that really throws the importance  [ more ]

  Dan Church Former Oxford United player Mitchell Cole has died tragically at the age of 27. The ex-Southend United and Stevenage Borough midfielder was forced to retire from professional football because of a heart condition last February. Despite retiring from the sport, he made numerous appearances for non-league club Arlesey Town. However Cole decided  [ more ]