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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 22:11:05 GMT
Just noticed that Robbie Hall is permanent at Bolton...and has only scored 1 in the last 42 matches so now not sure on him. Was thrilled with him when he played for us though. Made us more exciting
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Post by oxford84 on Jul 28, 2014 22:28:18 GMT
Ok so the reason we lost so many at the end of the season was down to just Hunt and Raynes playing,nothing else? Oh f*ck off. That is not what I have said at any point. Is hunt good enough for this level - yes he's ok. Is ok good enough to get us out of this league. Maybe . Is better going to help us yes. Especially is what people r saying about him. So get over ur little hunt love in. U change ur arguments more than a Liverpool fan trying to defend Andy Carroll. Raynes was better playing next to hunt- then Mullins was. Then he got us top by Xmas but not his fault when we lost nearly the entire last 8. Make up ur bloody mind Or you could f*ck right off really.Every post has you on it trying to win every arguement like a child.You know what,sometimes you might even be totally wrong you know.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 29, 2014 5:29:56 GMT
Oh f*ck off. That is not what I have said at any point. Is hunt good enough for this level - yes he's ok. Is ok good enough to get us out of this league. Maybe . Is better going to help us yes. Especially is what people r saying about him. So get over ur little hunt love in. U change ur arguments more than a Liverpool fan trying to defend Andy Carroll. Raynes was better playing next to hunt- then Mullins was. Then he got us top by Xmas but not his fault when we lost nearly the entire last 8. Make up ur bloody mind Or you could f*ck right off really.Every post has you on it trying to win every arguement like a child.You know what,sometimes you might even be totally wrong you know. Please explain what argument I was trying to win.
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Post by dabigfella on Jul 29, 2014 5:55:23 GMT
On second and third thoughts a great signing only if it doesn't affect the playing budget to the detriment of signing forwards and midfielders. If it does then it's a disastrous signing.
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Post by ovaltoyou on Jul 29, 2014 6:10:17 GMT
Well put slimjim and for what its worth I agree with dabigfella. MAPP is cutting it fine with getting any strikers in before the season starts, but he could be playing a really cute poker hand!
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Post by Long John Silver on Jul 29, 2014 6:34:24 GMT
Guys, you have a brilliant acquisition here. Joe is premiership standard and it won't take him long to get back up to speed. He tackles well, holds his position, heads when he has too and can be as good as any winger with his forward surges. I'm surprised by some of your negative responses - look after him, he's wanted back at Bolton before too long. Meanwhile I wish the U's all the very best. Thanks for the info, I look forward to seeing us play with a full back with the attributes you say he has. Don't be surprised by the reaction... some oufc fans have got used to mediocrity and are happy with it.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 29, 2014 6:36:48 GMT
Oxford84 and oufcyellows - Sometimes I log onto the forum and really enjoy the banter, opinions, disagreements, emotions and support for our beloved yellows. It's what being a fan is all about. We will never all agree on any aspect of the beautiful game. Other times I log onto the sight to see an interesting thread like this one and see it ruined by a couple of 'hot heads' are going at it over irrelevant rubbish. It just puts you off the Forum. Suggestion boys - stop using this Forum, arrange to meet up somewhere and decide who has the biggest knob ! Back to the thread - great signing ! Fair point and I honestly don't come on her to argue with people. If u read back I never once said anything other than maybe Appleton wants a more attacking wing back. When people try to then turn that into me having a go at hunt I defend myself. Anyway I'll drop it there as these arguments about we don't need another left back r getting silly he's not been brought in a instead of a striker just to improve what we have. If we can improve in several department then we have a great chance of challenging this year. It's exciting times hopefully another decent performance against a strong team 2night, and a couple of decent attacking signings and everyone will be a lot more positive
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Post by leysboy on Jul 29, 2014 6:53:51 GMT
Great signing, and have a couple of Bolton mates who think he is as promising as he is injury prone in the last couple of seasons. He apparently has lots of potential, and a bright future in the game. Let's hope he has an injury free spell in a Yellow shirt.
Now lets sign a creative midfielder, and two strikers please. then I think we are all set for a strong campaign.
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Post by lincolnyellow1 on Jul 29, 2014 7:21:36 GMT
It looks like MAPP is building a team that is going to be hard to beat with the eye on nicking a goal........! . Whing in goal Riley, Wright, Raynes and Newey across the back. Beavans, Hunt, Mullins and Long in midfield Alfie and Hylton up front......?
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Post by The Fence End on Jul 29, 2014 7:37:16 GMT
Rob hall just wrote this on twitter @robhall46: Oxford will be absolutely buzzin when they see joe Riley play! Good luck bro ! Let's hope so. It's always difficult to get excited about a right back but hopefully he'll bomb on a bit more than Hunt!
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Post by tatabanya on Jul 29, 2014 7:52:22 GMT
If it does then it's a disastrous signing. It absolutely beggars belief that someone could even hint at this being a disastrous signing before they have even - seen the guy play - see who the strikers are that MApp will bring in - know the terms of the loan agreement It is also mind blowing, in my opinion, that we have just brought in a player who Bolton fans say is PL class when fit yet some say it is a waste of a wage because we have David Hunt. In that case why buy a striker when we still have Marsh and Roberts?! None of those three are good enough to start now so need to be replaced.
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Post by mcf86 on Jul 29, 2014 8:09:41 GMT
Rob hall just wrote this on twitter @robhall46: Oxford will be absolutely buzzin when they see joe Riley play! Good luck bro ! Let's hope so. It's always difficult to get excited about a right back but hopefully he'll bomb on a bit more than Hunt! If he wants to really impress- He should go without shin pads and have his socks down!! Proper attacking full back.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 29, 2014 8:11:45 GMT
Let's hope so. It's always difficult to get excited about a right back but hopefully he'll bomb on a bit more than Hunt! If he wants to really impress- He should go without shin pads and have his socks down!! Proper attacking full back. Bet there is some rule against it now, ain't seen anyone since durnin and claridge
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Jul 29, 2014 8:11:47 GMT
It looks like MAPP is building a team that is going to be hard to beat with the eye on nicking a goal........! . Whing in goal Riley, Wright, Raynes and Newey across the back. Beavans, Hunt, Mullins and Long in midfield Alfie and Hylton up front......? Whing in goal? Hint - wear a hat in this sunny weather, it helps avoid sunstroke!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 8:20:01 GMT
If it does then it's a disastrous signing. It absolutely beggars belief that someone could even hint at this being a disastrous signing before they have even - seen the guy play - see who the strikers are that MApp will bring in - know the terms of the loan agreement It is also mind blowing, in my opinion, that we have just brought in a player who Bolton fans say is PL class when fit yet some say it is a waste of a wage because we have David Hunt. In that case why buy a striker when we still have Marsh and Roberts?! None of those three are good enough to start now so need to be replaced. Must agree. What beggars belief is that anyone could think MAPP is so stupid that he would cock up his recruitment plans by overpaying for Riley. Sounds like an excellent signing. (Lincoln - looking forward to seeing Whing in goal! )
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Post by Millman on Jul 29, 2014 9:00:57 GMT
I must admit Mapp is making many of the decisions I think most of us wanted at the end of the season. It is frustrating we are having to do this now rather than weeks ago, but it does seem we are now going for a much better class of player.
I look forward to seeing who else we might recruit and how we play under him. Lets not worry about things too much because I am beginning to have a feeling that Mapp will get the best from what he has and recruit well and without compromise. Even if we start slowly and are still building come the start of the season it won't matter if once built we have a team capable of challenging to win the league.
I have no proof yet but I am beginning to get a good feeling that this may well be the case.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 29, 2014 9:08:15 GMT
Looks like bevans will be going out on loan till jan to get some game time
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Post by jammydodger on Jul 29, 2014 9:18:40 GMT
Bevans and Marsh not in Appleton's plans for the next 6 months at least.
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Post by Cardiff Yellow on Jul 29, 2014 9:35:13 GMT
I am not ITK but believe me, the striker or strikers we bring in will be VERY GOOD ....good things come to those who wait!!
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Post by backtobasics on Jul 29, 2014 9:51:50 GMT
I must admit Mapp is making many of the decisions I think most of us wanted at the end of the season. It is frustrating we are having to do this now rather than weeks ago, but it does seem we are now going for a much better class of player. I look forward to seeing who else we might recruit and how we play under him. Lets not worry about things too much because I am beginning to have a feeling that Mapp will get the best from what he has and recruit well and without compromise. Even if we start slowly and are still building come the start of the season it won't matter if once built we have a team capable of challenging to win the league. I have no proof yet but I am beginning to get a good feeling that this may well be the case. After the dismal end to last season an immediate clear out should have been carried out however with Lenagan's position evolving unfortunately delayed and affected the new regimes recruitment of better players. The intentions of the new manager may be good but still the priorities to balance the squad in my view should have been paramount in bringing in his players. The business end of the pitch ie the forwards needed desperate attention with the exit of 5 x 1st team forward offensive players leaving. OUFC missed the boat last season at crucial times because the club wasn't quick enough to act in recruiting a manager and lost all positive momentum. Hopefully someone has informed the new regime what happened the end of last season and the 4 seasons before that! I believe it's imperative to recruit at least 2 - 3 half decent forwards in order to make progress and appease the fanbase and don't bumble about too much longer make it happen!
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Post by cecantena on Jul 29, 2014 10:25:53 GMT
I must admit Mapp is making many of the decisions I think most of us wanted at the end of the season. It is frustrating we are having to do this now rather than weeks ago, but it does seem we are now going for a much better class of player. I look forward to seeing who else we might recruit and how we play under him. Lets not worry about things too much because I am beginning to have a feeling that Mapp will get the best from what he has and recruit well and without compromise. Even if we start slowly and are still building come the start of the season it won't matter if once built we have a team capable of challenging to win the league. I have no proof yet but I am beginning to get a good feeling that this may well be the case. After the dismal end to last season an immediate clear out should have been carried out however with Lenagan's position evolving unfortunately delayed and affected the new regimes recruitment of better players. The intentions of the new manager may be good but still the priorities to balance the squad in my view should have been paramount in bringing in his players. The business end of the pitch ie the forwards needed desperate attention with the exit of 5 x 1st team forward offensive players leaving. OUFC missed the boat last season at crucial times because the club wasn't quick enough to act in recruiting a manager and lost all positive momentum. Hopefully someone has informed the new regime what happened the end of last season and the 4 seasons before that! I believe it's imperative to recruit at least 2 - 3 half decent forwards in order to make progress and appease the fanbase and don't bumble about too much longer make it happen! Do you honestly believe Mapp is not aware of this? Patience is a virtue!
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Post by Millman on Jul 29, 2014 10:52:45 GMT
The fact is we have missed the boat on early signings. Add to this the fact that getting goal scorers in this league is not easy and I think we can understand the problems. I would rather start the season with what we have than panic buy some available rubbish which we then could be stuck with for at least the season just to make up the numbers. Mapp is very wisely in my book trying to take his time to get the right people in.
Even with our current squad I do not think we would be relegation material. A couple of our youngsters are looking to be great players including Roberts. Yes it s too early for them and yes we do need more attacking players but lets wait and see what happens. In terms of the first team IL handed over to the new owners it was a shambles, it may take time to sort out.
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Post by socrates on Jul 29, 2014 11:54:49 GMT
The fact is we have missed the boat on early signings. Add to this the fact that getting goal scorers in this league is not easy and I think we can understand the problems. I would rather start the season with what we have than panic buy some available rubbish which we then could be stuck with for at least the season just to make up the numbers. Mapp is very wisely in my book trying to take his time to get the right people in. Even with our current squad I do not think we would be relegation material. A couple of our youngsters are looking to be great players including Roberts. Yes it s too early for them and yes we do need more attacking players but lets wait and see what happens. In terms of the first team IL handed over to the new owners it was a shambles, it may take time to sort out. Amen to that. It is far more important to get the right final 2 or 3 in as they will define our season. If that means waiting a few weeks or months to complete the quota then so be it. Is it a disaster if we start the first 5 or 6 games of the season still waiting for the final piece in the jigsaw? Of course not. Is it a disaster if we make a panic signing now just to get the numbers up? Would also agree that it's a shame the takeover took as long as it did. No doubt we would have been in for some of the top strikers who have gone elsewhere But, perhaps we are looking higher up than that now?
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Post by backonthecoupon on Jul 29, 2014 11:59:00 GMT
If it does then it's a disastrous signing. It absolutely beggars belief that someone could even hint at this being a disastrous signing before they have even - seen the guy play - see who the strikers are that MApp will bring in - know the terms of the loan agreement It is also mind blowing, in my opinion, that we have just brought in a player who Bolton fans say is PL class when fit yet some say it is a waste of a wage because we have David Hunt. In that case why buy a striker when we still have Marsh and Roberts?! None of those three are good enough to start now so need to be replaced. Brilliant missing of the point there old chap, deliberate or otherwise. Well done!
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Post by rollsy on Jul 29, 2014 12:17:04 GMT
I can't see there being any risks at all in this signing. And it certainly wont be disastrous. I agree Hunt is not good enough to be a starter if we want to be challenging for promotion. Especially if we're playing 4231 with a narrow 3 like in the friendlies. We need full backs to bomb on, that's why I think Meades will start at left back too. Not only will Riley improve our defence, having full backs who get forward better will also improve us attacking wise. I bet we are paying next to nothing for both Long and Riley. Both Bolton and Sheffield wanted these players to go out on loan to get first team football, not to get off wage bill. It certainly wont hinder us on trying to sign the forwards we need. If Riley gets injured, he'll go straight back to Bolton and we'll recall Beavans. I personally don't think Beavans is quite ready to be a starter every week for a top end league 2 side, so sending him out on loan will also benefit us.
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Post by one trick Raponi on Jul 29, 2014 16:21:07 GMT
Guys, you have a brilliant acquisition here. Joe is premiership standard and it won't take him long to get back up to speed. He tackles well, holds his position, heads when he has too and can be as good as any winger with his forward surges. I'm surprised by some of your negative responses - look after him, he's wanted back at Bolton before too long. Meanwhile I wish the U's all the very best. Thanks. This deal sounds like a win win for both clubs and the player provided he's over his injury problems.
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Post by ian on Jul 29, 2014 17:14:54 GMT
Back in 1987, we also "missed the boat" on early signings... As a result, after all the good players had been signed by other clubs, we ended up signing Richard Hill and David Bardsley in the September of that year...
It is utter nonsense to suggest (as many are this summer) that there are no players remaining available for transfer who are capable of lifting Oxford to Division one. It just takes time to see what other clubs are doing, and which clubs find they have players surplus to requirements that fit Oxfords needs. Joe Riley is one such player that is currently surplus to requirements of another club - although it seems that they are keen for him to get fully fit and back playing for them.
Sadly, some of the posters here are stuck in a negative frame of mind.
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Post by tatabanya on Jul 29, 2014 22:47:32 GMT
It absolutely beggars belief that someone could even hint at this being a disastrous signing before they have even - seen the guy play - see who the strikers are that MApp will bring in - know the terms of the loan agreement It is also mind blowing, in my opinion, that we have just brought in a player who Bolton fans say is PL class when fit yet some say it is a waste of a wage because we have David Hunt. In that case why buy a striker when we still have Marsh and Roberts?! None of those three are good enough to start now so need to be replaced. Brilliant missing of the point there old chap, deliberate or otherwise. Well done! Go on, expand. What is the point I have missed? Or are you going keep banging your silly drum about how much we need strikers? Yes, we know, and Appleton knows. I find it incredible that you can't see that?
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 30, 2014 5:31:22 GMT
Brilliant missing of the point there old chap, deliberate or otherwise. Well done! Go on, expand. What is the point I have missed? Or are you going keep banging your silly drum about how much we need strikers? Yes, we know, and Appleton knows. I find it incredible that you can't see that? Now u will be accused of just arguing
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Post by backonthecoupon on Jul 30, 2014 8:09:59 GMT
Brilliant missing of the point there old chap, deliberate or otherwise. Well done! Go on, expand. What is the point I have missed? Or are you going keep banging your silly drum about how much we need strikers? Yes, we know, and Appleton knows. I find it incredible that you can't see that? You've let me down, I thought you were deliberately ignoring the word "if". The painfully obvious point that the gentleman was making, was that IF the signing of Riley impacted on the budget available for strikers, it was a poor signing as it was not the optimum use of the budget. He also said that IF it didnt impact that budget, it was a good signing.
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