From the Council

It was reported by council officers in the public session of the 'Financial and Performance Monitoring Overview and Scrutiny Committee' this morning that the £494,000 payment to Oxford City Council as a further stage payment as part of the land deal at Minchery Farm, due on 4th January, has not yet been received. We don't know the reason for this or what action, if any, the Council can or might take.

Further team news

Jamie Brooks is definitely out of tomorrow's game, and Manny Omoyinmi is rated as doubtful. Jon Richardson has a 50-50 chance of playing but both Martin Thomas and Paul Tait should be on the bench, at least. Ian Atkins gave a very strong hint that United will play a defensive 5-3-2 formation.