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Darren John Purse, born Stepney. Signed from Orient, ostensibly to replace Matt Elliott. Birmingham City bought the central defender when they paid United £700,000 for him. Two England Under-21 caps. Returned to Oxford on 27 April 2018 as Academy Coach for the U16s.
Goals in all competitions (incl. subs)
Goals in all competitions (incl. subs)
Scored 7 in total (7 for full appearances but none as a sub)
Highest number scored in one game is 1 .
9.72% Average goals per game (incl as a sub)
12.50% Average goals per game started
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Highest number scored in one game is 1 .
9.72% Average goals per game (incl as a sub)
12.50% Average goals per game started
For all goals in all games, click here
Other clubs
Bishops StortfordHayes & Yeading United
AFC Rushden & Diamdonds
Staines Town
Welling
Chesham United
IFK Mariehamn1919 (Finland)
Port Vale
Plymouth Argyle
Yeovil Town
Millwall
Sheffield Wednesday
Cardiff City
West Bromwich Albion
Birmingham City
Leyton Orient
Competition data
| Competition | First | Final | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1997-01-21 | 1998-01-03 | 2 |
| League | 1996-10-01 | 1998-02-07 | 52 |
| League Cup | 1996-10-22 | 1997-11-18 | 10 |
| Overall | 1996-10-01 | 1998-02-07 | 64 |
Substitute competition data
| Competition | First | Final | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| League | 1996-09-14 | 1997-08-09 | 7 |
| League Cup | 1996-09-03 | 1996-09-03 | 1 |
| Overall | 1996-09-03 | 1997-08-09 | 8 |