Dagenham I’ve had quite a bit of feedback on this column. Mostly positive stuff but some think it’s all a bit too long. Yup, I can see that, but part of the reason for me doing this stuff is it gives me a chance to vent my spleen. I always feel a bit better afterwards.  [ more ]

Oxford United 0 Torquay United 0 George Dugdale Oxford were made to rue missed chances as Torquay held on for a point at Grenoble Road. Jon-Paul Pittman and James Constable missed good opportunities as United were able to turn second half domination into three points. Chris Wilder made three changes to the side who were  [ more ]

Oxford United 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 3 George Dugdale Tom Craddock's brace was not enough to rescue a disappointing Oxford United from a home defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge. Strikes from Sam Williams, Luke Howell and Luke Wilkinson gave the visitors the points, despite Kevin Maher's dismissal in the second half. Wilder opted to keep  [ more ]

Paul Beasley I was really looking forward to more of the Beano / Craddock partnership, seeing Edgar Davids in the flesh and getting a few pints down me in Ye Olde Mitre as I wasn

George Dugdale A little over a year ago, I was asked to write a short article for our friends over at The Boys From Up The Hill. Naturally, I produced a formation-based essay that attempted to solve a debate upon which football management is primarily based. I like formations that are fluid and make life  [ more ]

Barnet 2 Raging Fever 2 George Dugdale A late equaliser denied Raging Fever a battling victory against a strong Barnet side. John Matthews and Dickon Ceadel netted in the second half as Fever fought back from a goal down to lead, before a captain's strike ensured the game finished on level terms. Barnet play their  [ more ]

Wycombe Wanderers 2 Raging Fever 1 George Dugdale Raging Fever slipped to an away day defeat as they were narrowly beaten by Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday morning. The visitors conceded two early second half goals and despite Pat Wehmeier's goal halving the defecit, Fever could not find a way to draw level. Considering the scenes  [ more ]

Paul Beasley CONSISTENCY AT ROCHDALE The last six away games all lost – that

Wycombe Wanderers 1 Oxford United 3 George Dugdale Empics Oxford United returned along the M40 with three points after a fine team performance provided a comfortable victory at Wycombe Wanderers. Early goals in each half from James Constable and Tom Craddock gave United a lead to protect and although Joel Grant's penalty kick temporarily reduced  [ more ]

Paul Beasley Does this change anything? Last week I said that