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Post by unification on Oct 3, 2017 20:50:19 GMT
So we ‘lose’ but get a point whilst Brighton U21s ‘win’ but only get two points?
Odd.
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Post by essexyellows on Oct 3, 2017 20:50:35 GMT
Whats the pen score?
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Post by essexyellows on Oct 3, 2017 20:52:09 GMT
Ahh BBC caught up...they "won" 5-4..... odd. Night night!
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Post by mcf86 on Oct 3, 2017 20:55:11 GMT
As nobody wishes to be a boycott breaker I'll start this one. No idea what the team will be. But we're going to win 3-1. Scab!! Only wish I was able to go tonight, no, really. Just can't help it, U's playing anyone tends to be addictive, and that includes tonight's match. I look on it as chance to get some of the younger lads and those returning from injury some game time. In an atmosphere likely to feel like a mid-week reserve match and where the result doesn't matter we can only hope for some good performances collectively and as a team, and avoidance of bookings and injury! U's 4 B&H Albion 5.
Ahem.. Ok so it was on penalties, but nay bad a prediction.
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Post by derek on Oct 3, 2017 21:00:34 GMT
James Roberts hasn’t done anything since being on Shame. He came on against Stevenage, immediately made a good run, collected and shot into the side netting but then disappeared for the rest of the match
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Post by maggiesdad on Oct 3, 2017 21:02:41 GMT
Who scored and who missed?
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Post by oxfordboy on Oct 3, 2017 21:02:59 GMT
Shame if Agon is gonna miss weeks/months
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Post by oufcyellows on Oct 3, 2017 21:04:05 GMT
Who scored and who missed? Rothwell missed. Ashby Roberts Ruffels Henry. Scored
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Post by maggiesdad on Oct 3, 2017 21:04:44 GMT
Who scored and who missed? Rothwell missed. Ashby Roberts Ruffels Henry. Scored Thanks
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Post by yellowbow on Oct 3, 2017 21:37:29 GMT
Fortunately or unfortunately I didn't go tonight but still couldn't help keeping up with events through Radio Oxford. I'll remember 4 significant things:
1) 2 goals from van Kessel ( ok one might have been an og..) that can only be a good thing 2) A really unfortunate injury to Mehmati, fingers crossed he'll be back soon but can't help wondering if this is the downside of picking up players with little recent game time and from less physically demanding leagues. Maybe just bad luck though. 3) Game time for Roberts ( according to Faz he worked hard) 4) Game time for Ashby ( according to Faz he acquitted himself well)
Umm that's about it?
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Post by ryaniobirdio on Oct 3, 2017 21:43:07 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win?
Genuinely intrigued.
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Post by finlandia on Oct 3, 2017 21:44:06 GMT
Fortunately or unfortunately I didn't go tonight but still couldn't help keeping up with events through Radio Oxford. I'll remember 4 significant things: 1) 2 goals from van Kessel ( ok one might have been an og..) that can only be a good thing 2) A really unfortunate injury to Mehmati, fingers crossed he'll be back soon but can't help wondering if this is the downside of picking up players with little recent game time and from less physically demanding leagues. Maybe just bad luck though. 3) Game time for Roberts ( according to Faz he worked hard) 4) Game time for Ashby ( according to Faz he acquitted himself well) Umm that's about it? My take on the above- two goals but not a lot else Injury looked bad Roberts worked hard but did nothing to suggest he is good enough Ashby did ok in the ten minutes that he was on Mowatt - might as well not played. Did nothing. Should have seen out the game at 2-0. Sat back, only picked up the pace in the last ten minutes when Rothwell came on
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Post by robie on Oct 3, 2017 21:47:53 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. It's like watching a pre-season friendly. The result not so important but game time for the fringe players and a chance to test different formation. Some people will pay to watch pre-season games some wont.
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Post by jambon46 on Oct 3, 2017 22:03:34 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I imagine most fans have a passing interest in the competition at the end of of the day it is a competitive game and not a friendly so many would have been p*ssed off had we lost (not counting the 'one point' weird penalty thing). Good chance for the squad players to get game time.
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Post by scotchegg on Oct 3, 2017 22:12:16 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I care that this competition has made the club a fair few quid in the last 2 years. I care that I've now seen Oxford at Wembley 4 times when a few years back I never thought I'd see them there for even a 2nd time. I care that it puts Oxford in the media spotlight. I care that my friends kids have been to a dozen games since first seeing Oxford at Wembley 18mths ago. I care that it gives the likes of Roberts a run out or Gino some much needed confidence. I care that it's Oxford!
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Post by concretebob on Oct 3, 2017 22:14:36 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. Good post. I find it sad that some people are forgetting what damage this competition in its current guise is doing to our club and other clubs like ours.
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Oct 3, 2017 22:25:41 GMT
I listened on iFollow - whilst doing something else - out of marginal interest in how some of the fringe players might get on but I can't say the result meant anything to me really. What on earth is that bonus penalty point thing all about? Just ludicrous.
The most significant thing was the injury to yet another striker.
Surely the importance of and interest in this competition from the paying public was shown clearly by the quite pathetic crowd figure.
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Post by jambon46 on Oct 3, 2017 22:39:30 GMT
I find it sad that some people are forgetting what damage this competition in its current guise is doing to our club and other clubs like ours. I agree Bob, the EFL are trying to shoehorn B team into league system which would be absolute shite, but this cup has been good to OUFC over the last couple of years so it's quite difficult for some fans to distance themselves from it. The problem is however much as fans we don't approve of how this cup is run it's down to each club to vote in allowing the U21 teams in as far I understand, so beyond the fans control to a certain extent.
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Post by ryaniobirdio on Oct 3, 2017 23:19:03 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I care that this competition has made the club a fair few quid in the last 2 years. I care that I've now seen Oxford at Wembley 4 times when a few years back I never thought I'd see them there for even a 2nd time. I care that it puts Oxford in the media spotlight. I care that my friends kids have been to a dozen games since first seeing Oxford at Wembley 18mths ago. I care that it gives the likes of Roberts a run out or Gino some much needed confidence. I care that it's Oxford! You didn't actually answer my question. You've gone off on a tangent about things you think the club has benefitted from in recent years. Do you passionately care about the result of these games? Yes or no?
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Post by ioualways on Oct 4, 2017 0:28:00 GMT
I care that this competition has made the club a fair few quid in the last 2 years. I care that I've now seen Oxford at Wembley 4 times when a few years back I never thought I'd see them there for even a 2nd time. I care that it puts Oxford in the media spotlight. I care that my friends kids have been to a dozen games since first seeing Oxford at Wembley 18mths ago. I care that it gives the likes of Roberts a run out or Gino some much needed confidence. I care that it's Oxford! You didn't actually answer my question. You've gone off on a tangent about things you think the club has benefitted from in recent years. Do you passionately care about the result of these games? Yes or no? Well, it's your fault that that particular question wasn't answered, because you asked several, some of which had nothing at all to do with the degree of passion involved (you asked whether anyone can say that they "care at all" or feel the "tiniest bit sad" (neither of which involve passion, as far as I can see). As for me, I ALWAYS feel a "tiny bit sad" or more when Oxford lose, and for some victories I suppose I do get quite passionate (for an English bloke, I mean...it involves a clenched fist and a roar of delight, usually), though I have to confess that other moments of passion are expressed somewhat differently. So, to get back to your questions...yes, most definitely I was a tiny bit sad when we didn't win, but would definitely have cracked a smile if we'd won, though wouldn't have got up to either level of the clenched fist or roar of delight.
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Post by londonroader on Oct 4, 2017 6:43:16 GMT
I thought it was a good evenings entertainment, a few positives and a few negatives, but it certainly gives management more t5o think about.
Even playing 3 at the back and 5 in midfield we were still at times run around by these talented youngsters of brighton, a few players did well some cruised the game, game time for some of our fringe players, Gino is a goalscorer and moves the ball quick so needs a system to support the front man, hes not a target man but likes to get a shot away, he was very unlucky to hit the post/bar first half. Second half they came at us and created a few chances, the young goalie looked like he should of done better for their second goal, but the move of the match ended with I think Rothwell hitting the post, great movement and passing, a draw was a fair result not sure what the penalties are about though.
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Post by oldman159 on Oct 4, 2017 7:46:16 GMT
I usually go to these matches (and pre season) as it gives me the chance to see the "fringe" players and the club gets paid for these appearances, don't they?
On a different tack, what is it about Ox4d strikers.? Join the club, score one goal then get a long term injury, It seems to have happened a lot over the years.
If they didn't have bad luck they would have no luck at all, it seems.
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Post by ciaranjonlucas on Oct 4, 2017 7:54:11 GMT
I thought it was a good evenings entertainment, a few positives and a few negatives, but it certainly gives management more t5o think about. Even playing 3 at the back and 5 in midfield we were still at times run around by these talented youngsters of brighton, a few players did well some cruised the game, game time for some of our fringe players, Gino is a goalscorer and moves the ball quick so needs a system to support the front man, hes not a target man but likes to get a shot away, he was very unlucky to hit the post/bar first half. Second half they came at us and created a few chances, the young goalie looked like he should of done better for their second goal, but the move of the match ended with I think Rothwell hitting the post, great movement and passing, a draw was a fair result not sure what the penalties are about though. You've made Scott Shearer's day referring to him as "young".
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Post by diagocostapacket on Oct 4, 2017 8:32:39 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I think the die hard supporters of the club who follow the team ( any team) through thick or thin, ie the 1000 or so that turned up last night obviously do. But as you say the fair weather supporters will come out of the woodwork when it gets to the business end and the possibility of a final. That's the same in any sport though. To be perfectly blunt though, and at a risk of unintentionally ruffling a few feathers. I would suggest the vast majority of supporters that go to a match wont air their views on the forum and vice-versa. Personally I think these competitions are an opportunity only, for Clubs to give fringe, and academy players a run out and does more harm than good in established teams.. another silly injury last night is testimony to this. Personally I think its good in that respect but really its no more than a glorified friendly. Is it really cost effective to open the stadium for 1000 or less supporters ??
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Post by Sith Lord on Oct 4, 2017 8:33:02 GMT
I thought it was a good evenings entertainment, a few positives and a few negatives, but it certainly gives management more t5o think about. Even playing 3 at the back and 5 in midfield we were still at times run around by these talented youngsters of brighton, a few players did well some cruised the game, game time for some of our fringe players, Gino is a goalscorer and moves the ball quick so needs a system to support the front man, hes not a target man but likes to get a shot away, he was very unlucky to hit the post/bar first half. Second half they came at us and created a few chances, the young goalie looked like he should of done better for their second goal, but the move of the match ended with I think Rothwell hitting the post, great movement and passing, a draw was a fair result not sure what the penalties are about though. Here is the crux of the problem and I thought it was Clotet's thing, Hi press tempo game. That move was quick slick and very to the point! The goal. If I see that ball go sideways back once I saw it more than a dozen times all to bloody pedestrian! no urgency no pace. Quick and pacy offences wins this league all day long, Sheff United did it last year Shrewsbury are showing the same traits this year, we are capable of it! The foreign legion talk about training being intense but it seems lost when they transfer it to a full size pitch! Van kessel is not a ball into him and hold player, as pointed out he's likes quick to feet pass move return and on goal or if there is a little room to feet quick turn and shot on goal. The effort that hit the post was a moment of quick feet and a little class. I have learned a little more about van kessel as every other time he does look like a bumbler, whoops a daisies and fall to the floor type player but I see where we could utilize his talents. Anyway usual frustrations and a little entertaining, nice to see Roberts and Ashby, Roberts a little bit huff and puff which is understandable and Ashby showed some nice positive stuff for the few minutes he was on. Oh, was Xemi on the pitch tonight?
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Post by scotters on Oct 4, 2017 8:54:57 GMT
Is it really cost effective to open the stadium for 1000 or less supporters ?? Good point this, I mean the club would have made what, a few grand from tickets last night? Maybe they could do the earlier rounds behind closed doors, would save on stewards and so on.
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Post by derek on Oct 4, 2017 9:11:06 GMT
Don't worry lads, according to Sky this morning we won it on penalties:
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Post by holdsteady on Oct 4, 2017 9:28:35 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I think the die hard supporters of the club who follow the team ( any team) through thick or thin, ie the 1000 or so that turned up last night obviously do. But as you say the fair weather supporters will come out of the woodwork when it gets to the business end and the possibility of a final. That's the same in any sport though. To be perfectly blunt though, and at a risk of unintentionally ruffling a few feathers. I would suggest the vast majority of supporters that go to a match wont air their views on the forum and vice-versa. Personally I think these competitions are an opportunity only, for Clubs to give fringe, and academy players a run out and does more harm than good in established teams.. another silly injury last night is testimony to this. Personally I think its good in that respect but really its no more than a glorified friendly. Is it really cost effective to open the stadium for 1000 or less supporters ?? I wouldn't say the 4,000 season ticket holders who didn't go to watch this are fair weather supporters, plus those who go home and away when they can, have you seen how much people pay to watch league one football? It's always been a competition to many, the changes have just made it more so. I have been to Wembley twice now to see us lose in the final, never really cared about the result was just about the day out, which best sums up this competition.
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Post by oufcwaffle on Oct 4, 2017 10:09:39 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I care that this competition has made the club a fair few quid in the last 2 years. I care that I've now seen Oxford at Wembley 4 times when a few years back I never thought I'd see them there for even a 2nd time. I care that it puts Oxford in the media spotlight. I care that my friends kids have been to a dozen games since first seeing Oxford at Wembley 18mths ago. I care that it gives the likes of Roberts a run out or Gino some much needed confidence. I care that it's Oxford! Spot on! still not too fussed about the result though
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Post by CheltenhamYellow on Oct 4, 2017 10:56:52 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. I'm sure nobody really gives a stuff about the COMPETITION but probably, like me, enjoy it when we win a match rather than lose it. Bit like a pre-season friendly really. Better we score goals than concede them isn't it? Better we play well than badly? This Noddy Cup is just a good training session.
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