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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 22:31:37 GMT
It wasn't a wum comment at all, u say it never happened I was pointing out that it was Connor who said it did, not garybaldi making it up . he also called our fans crap and shite, which is where that comment come from I never said it was the guy who left, Connor is claiming to be one of ur group by saying some of "our lads" left because others wouldn't sing. I haven't tried taring u at all mate was just trying to point out where the comments came from Fair enough. Sometimes it does feel like people would love the Ultras to fail. Got lots of flags in today, handed a few out to other fans in the pub, got a display done away from home with some difficult stewards. Come home after the game and there's not one mention of that, but instead we find people on here and social media jumping on a comment about one lad who left mid game and claiming all our lads have superiority complexes. Pure bemused! Like I said most comes from those tweets, people like u say pay money to follow oufc all round the country, we have a good win, and one of the first things that flashes up on twitter is how shit our fans are as they don't sing, then implying some of ur group left because of it, u can see why people would react to that surely? As for what u guys do, I think there was loads of mentions of it, never seen so many home fans commenting how good the away support was, what a credit to the club our fans are, and how loud and many of u there was. Great comments on what u do, albeit overshadowed by someone saying it wasn't and criticising those who went
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Post by Pete Burrett on Jan 2, 2017 22:31:38 GMT
It wasn't a wum comment at all, u say it never happened I was pointing out that it was Connor who said it did, not garybaldi making it up . he also called our fans crap and shite, which is where that comment come from I never said it was the guy who left, Connor is claiming to be one of ur group by saying some of "our lads" left because others wouldn't sing. I haven't tried taring u at all mate was just trying to point out where the comments came from Connor? Is that the Connor who's an 'old friend' of this forum?
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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 22:33:40 GMT
It wasn't a wum comment at all, u say it never happened I was pointing out that it was Connor who said it did, not garybaldi making it up . he also called our fans crap and shite, which is where that comment come from I never said it was the guy who left, Connor is claiming to be one of ur group by saying some of "our lads" left because others wouldn't sing. I haven't tried taring u at all mate was just trying to point out where the comments came from Connor? Is that the Connor who's an 'old friend' of this forum? That be him yes .
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Post by Pete Burrett on Jan 2, 2017 22:37:04 GMT
Connor? Is that the Connor who's an 'old friend' of this forum? That be him yes . Jeez. Shouldn't everyone just ignore him?
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Post by carefreeoufc on Jan 2, 2017 22:38:33 GMT
Why would a young ultra dude (Oxford fan) travel over 100 miles to west Kent on a bank holiday and check out at half time in a game his side are dominating in? Something does not add up in my view. I'm sure he'll post on here if he feels he needs to. Although not there today I'm a good friend of his and having spoken to him in the week it just sounds like he's a bit tired of things. You're talking about someone who's traveled home and away from the age of 15 ish missing only a handful of games. The last few weeks with Flaggate etc. Have just questioned things a little (rightly or wrongly). Perhaps the best thing to have done would be not to have gone but if you've gone week in week out for 7-8 years it's not that easy. Seems to me the whole topic is a complete non starter and as makv has said really isn't necessary. Storm in a tea cup as a result of one fans post on twitter. I believe said person used to post here and was called out on fabricating stories? Trust me there's definitely nothing to add up or think about with this one!!!
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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 22:41:39 GMT
He once fabricated an official oufc twitter account, to wind fans up about incoming players. Now that's a WUM
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Post by tbfuth14 on Jan 2, 2017 22:42:50 GMT
Fair enough. Sometimes it does feel like people would love the Ultras to fail. Got lots of flags in today, handed a few out to other fans in the pub, got a display done away from home with some difficult stewards. Come home after the game and there's not one mention of that, but instead we find people on here and social media jumping on a comment about one lad who left mid game and claiming all our lads have superiority complexes. Pure bemused! Like I said most comes from those tweets, people like u say pay money to follow oufc all round the country, we have a good win, and one of the first things that flashes up on twitter is how shit our fans our as they don't sing, then implying some of ur group left because of it, u can see why people would react to that surely? As for what u guys do, I think there was loads of mentions of it, never seen so many home fans commenting how good the away support was, what a credit to the club our fans are, and how loud and many of u there was. Great comments on what u do, albeit overshadowed by someone saying it wasn't Today was great. I thought the atmosphere all oufc fans made was brilliant, considering it's the worst away end in the country. As we saw from Gillingham fans very few manage to make themselves heard. Add that to the display and flags being waved all game, and a big attendance it probably looked pretty good. If someone thought different, thats their opinion. As for lads (plural) leaving thats seriously wrong. As I said, one left but for many reasons, not just cos he thought oufc fans were poor. People should let him be.
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Post by The Fence End on Jan 2, 2017 22:47:56 GMT
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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 22:51:31 GMT
Like I said most comes from those tweets, people like u say pay money to follow oufc all round the country, we have a good win, and one of the first things that flashes up on twitter is how shit our fans our as they don't sing, then implying some of ur group left because of it, u can see why people would react to that surely? As for what u guys do, I think there was loads of mentions of it, never seen so many home fans commenting how good the away support was, what a credit to the club our fans are, and how loud and many of u there was. Great comments on what u do, albeit overshadowed by someone saying it wasn't Today was great. I thought the atmosphere all oufc fans made was brilliant, considering it's the worst away end in the country. As we saw from Gillingham fans very few manage to make themselves heard. Add that to the display and flags being waved all game, and a big attendance it probably looked pretty good. If someone thought different, thats their opinion. As for lads (plural) leaving thats seriously wrong. As I said, one left but for many reasons, not just cos he thought oufc fans were poor. People should let him be. And they will , no one would ever have a problem with it, maybe u should speak to Connor that's where all this started. He's made himself an ultra, then slated other fans and said it was the reason the guy left. Now I know it is Connor and nothing should be believed, but you can see how ur group has been dragged into it
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Post by makv on Jan 2, 2017 23:07:35 GMT
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Post by cornishox on Jan 3, 2017 0:11:20 GMT
Bloody hell we dominate a game and take all 3 points and all we get at the end of the match day thread is fans arguing between themselves. Cheer up everyone weve won every game this year!! Yeelllllllllloooowwwwwwwssssss
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Post by Barts on Jan 3, 2017 0:21:25 GMT
If Hall comes off before 75 minutes again, then I'm convinced he's on a bonus for playing longer than that and I'm sorry but Imo (if true) they're putting money before results. Hall should never have been subbed in the last two games. When your chasing the win, you don't take off one of your most creative players. I really hope it isn't true. But Hall rarely completes a game. No conspiracy theories thanks. He is still coming back from a career threatening injury so I would expect him not to complete the 90 for some time yet. For those questioning Appleton and his decision making, you lot are either 12 years old or have a very short memory... Go Dunks!! Your completely right buddy. We have a highly accomplished coaching team who know a lot more than me about the wellbeing of professional sportsman and I should know better than put silly comments like that on a forum. I'd like to apologise if anyone from the club is read my post.
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Post by eighteen93 on Jan 3, 2017 8:11:39 GMT
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Post by mcf86 on Jan 3, 2017 8:41:40 GMT
Woke feeling better with the World after the U's winning, but blimey do some of our fans have fragile personalities or what?! I blame 'social media' - back in the day, a celebratory pint or two post match among your mates while nattering about how good bad or indifferent we had played was the norm.
Too much bitching about who said what on twitter, Facebook or whatever, why not just enjoy the moment and look forward to the next match eh?
Btw, I was the proverbial armchair fan for the Gills game, and listening in on Yellow player in my Northerly outpost I was chuffed and moved to hear our Supporters bellowing out throughout the match!! The two previous debacles have now been eradicated from memory, roll on the FAC!!
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Post by osleroad on Jan 3, 2017 9:33:11 GMT
Exchange with Gills fans at station ....said we were a good passing side and could have been 8-0 but that they were rubbish ..I think they hope to keep above drop places obviously and why was Cody M on bench ..mind you he has done for us before so quite glad he was
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Post by Pete Burrett on Jan 3, 2017 9:34:37 GMT
I blame 'social media' - back in the day, a celebratory pint or two post match among your mates while nattering about how good bad or indifferent we had played was the norm. Absolutely right. In the 'good old days' you'd watch a match at the Manor, walk back down the London Road towards your car, stop off at Rediffusion (I think it was) in Headington, press your nose against the window to try to catch a glimpse of other scores on Grandstand, then go home. If you'd watched the match with someone else you'd relive as much of it as you could remember immediately afterwards, then it was on to the next week's match, not on to the internet to take part in a soap opera. On balance though, I prefer the modern scenario. People aren't forced to take part in forum discussions, and it can be fun.
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Post by mcf86 on Jan 3, 2017 9:51:56 GMT
I blame 'social media' - back in the day, a celebratory pint or two post match among your mates while nattering about how good bad or indifferent we had played was the norm. Absolutely right. In the 'good old days' you'd watch a match at the Manor, walk back down the London Road towards your car, stop off at Rediffusion (I think it was) in Headington, press your nose against the window to try to catch a glimpse of other scores on Grandstand, then go home. If you'd watched the match with someone else you'd relive as much of it as you could remember immediately afterwards, then it was on to the next week's match, not on to the internet to take part in a soap opera. On balance though, I prefer the modern scenario. People aren't forced to take part in forum discussions, and it can be fun. I'm a big fan of the tinternet, social media and this forum, it's a brilliant way of communicating!! But, sometimes the actual live event you might be witnessing or have witnessed gets 'forgotten' due to some 'side issue' such as how loud our support is or doubting the parentage of a referee via a smart phone or the like!!
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Post by cass63 on Jan 3, 2017 10:03:54 GMT
I was painting and listening to the game on radio oxford and I can assure you the only fans I could hear were oxford, anything but shit, mind you, I did hear the gills fans booing at the end
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Post by makv on Jan 3, 2017 10:15:04 GMT
I was painting and listening to the game on radio oxford and I can assure you the only fans I could hear were oxford, anything but shit, mind you, I did hear the gills fans booing at the end Ditto. Not about the painting though.
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Post by eighteen93 on Jan 3, 2017 10:15:57 GMT
Gillingham have just sacked Justin Edinburgh.
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Post by makv on Jan 3, 2017 10:33:42 GMT
Gillingham have just sacked Justin Edinburgh. You wouldn't know it from their "forum"
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Post by bigcrompy on Jan 3, 2017 10:40:33 GMT
Gillingham have just sacked Justin Edinburgh. So how many managers over the years have been hastened to the gallows by a defeat to United..? It's quite a few, I'm tipping.
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Post by osleroad on Jan 3, 2017 11:13:14 GMT
Gillingham have just sacked Justin Edinburgh. So how many managers over the years have been hastened to the gallows by a defeat to United..? It's quite a few, I'm tipping. Was thinking just the same..it's all over kentlive
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Post by londonroader on Jan 3, 2017 12:30:00 GMT
I blame 'social media' - back in the day, a celebratory pint or two post match among your mates while nattering about how good bad or indifferent we had played was the norm. Absolutely right. In the 'good old days' you'd watch a match at the Manor, walk back down the London Road towards your car, stop off at Rediffusion (I think it was) in Headington, press your nose against the window to try to catch a glimpse of other scores on Grandstand, then go home. If you'd watched the match with someone else you'd relive as much of it as you could remember immediately afterwards, then it was on to the next week's match, not on to the internet to take part in a soap opera. On balance though, I prefer the modern scenario. People aren't forced to take part in forum discussions, and it can be fun. Don't forget the green mail...
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Post by yellowfever1 on Jan 3, 2017 12:43:32 GMT
Just watched the highlights and is is clear why Maguire is a league one player and not a championship player. As good as he is technically, his decisions to shoot when he should pass is costing us goals.
I'm sure Appleton and the staff use statistics, so they could perhaps show Maguire how little chance there is of scoring from most of the positions he chooses to shoot from.
However, I'm guessing the tacit agreement is that Maguire will play for us in this 'lower' league as long as he can do what he wants on the pitch. It's worth it overall, but he could be such an amazing player if he was less selfish (albeit probably not for us, but some Championship team).
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Post by makv on Jan 3, 2017 13:22:16 GMT
Just watched the highlights and is is clear why Maguire is a league one player and not a championship player. As good as he is technically, his decisions to shoot when he should pass is costing us goals. I'm sure Appleton and the staff use statistics, so they could perhaps show Maguire how little chance there is of scoring from most of the positions he chooses to shoot from. However, I'm guessing the tacit agreement is that Maguire will play for us in this 'lower' league as long as he can do what he wants on the pitch. It's worth it overall, but he could be such an amazing player if he was less selfish (albeit probably not for us, but some Championship team). youtu.be/XMZu2u7l-QUCute backheel from Roberts that Lunny should have buried. I note that the red card on Taylor was after he'd won an aerial ball and was holding the ball up (well) 😉
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Post by yellowfever1 on Jan 3, 2017 13:27:48 GMT
Just watched the highlights and is is clear why Maguire is a league one player and not a championship player. As good as he is technically, his decisions to shoot when he should pass is costing us goals. I'm sure Appleton and the staff use statistics, so they could perhaps show Maguire how little chance there is of scoring from most of the positions he chooses to shoot from. However, I'm guessing the tacit agreement is that Maguire will play for us in this 'lower' league as long as he can do what he wants on the pitch. It's worth it overall, but he could be such an amazing player if he was less selfish (albeit probably not for us, but some Championship team). youtu.be/XMZu2u7l-QUCute backheel from Roberts that Lunny should have buried. I note that the red card on Taylor was after he'd won an aerial ball and was holding the ball up (well) 😉 Yeah- Appleton clearly works a lot on combination play (like Wenger). It doesn't always come off, but when it does, it looks great. If Appleton finds a way to improve decision making in the final third and coach the players into the best positions to maximise their scoring opportunities, we will be a very very good team. Oh- also actually teach them how to hit the target too, or find players that can.
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Post by backonthecoupon on Jan 3, 2017 13:33:26 GMT
Just watched the highlights and is is clear why Maguire is a league one player and not a championship player. As good as he is technically, his decisions to shoot when he should pass is costing us goals. I'm sure Appleton and the staff use statistics, so they could perhaps show Maguire how little chance there is of scoring from most of the positions he chooses to shoot from. However, I'm guessing the tacit agreement is that Maguire will play for us in this 'lower' league as long as he can do what he wants on the pitch. It's worth it overall, but he could be such an amazing player if he was less selfish (albeit probably not for us, but some Championship team). I thought on the balance of play the biggest problem we had was not shooting enough...anyone...including Maguiro. Trying to pass it in again. We need more people who are looking to wrap their foot round it from 20 yards out and see what comes back. In other news I thought both the Ultras and the fans as a whole were brilliant, especially considering the stadium and our form. There was the odd one or two being a bit irrational but that's life.
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Post by yellowfever1 on Jan 3, 2017 13:43:35 GMT
Just watched the highlights and is is clear why Maguire is a league one player and not a championship player. As good as he is technically, his decisions to shoot when he should pass is costing us goals. I'm sure Appleton and the staff use statistics, so they could perhaps show Maguire how little chance there is of scoring from most of the positions he chooses to shoot from. However, I'm guessing the tacit agreement is that Maguire will play for us in this 'lower' league as long as he can do what he wants on the pitch. It's worth it overall, but he could be such an amazing player if he was less selfish (albeit probably not for us, but some Championship team). I thought on the balance of play the biggest problem we had was not shooting enough...anyone...including Maguiro. Trying to pass it in again. We need more people who are looking to wrap their foot round it from 20 yards out and see what comes back. In other news I thought both the Ultras and the fans as a whole were brilliant, especially considering the stadium and our form. There was the odd one or two being a bit irrational but that's life. To be fair, I'm only judging from the highlights. However, I would say most league one teams probably have poor conversion ratios for long-range shots (because of ability). Therefore, I would guess the key is finding a good position in the box. Having said that, keepers are more likely to spill in this division, so could have Hemmings on the follow-up for the rebound. Specifically though, Maguire should have squared it for Taylor to score an (almost) open goal, instead of taking it to an unfavourable angle and hitting the side-netting.
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Jan 3, 2017 14:22:31 GMT
Re Shooting.
I've just had a look at the stats on the BBC site.
Apart from Bradford, we had more shots than anyone else in L1 yesterday. So the number of shots isn't necessarily the problem. 13 teams got more on target than us though - so accuracy (or perhaps the quality of the chances) certainly is. Not shown by the figures is the power of those on target shots - sometimes I think our shooting is very weak!
Honourable mentions for Charlton, Bristol Rovers, Coventry, Bury and Bolton who all managed to score with every on target shot!
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Full figures below for the stattos! For each team: shots-on target (goals).
Wimbledon 16-5 (2) Millwall 9-4 (2) Walsall 10-3 (0) Rochdale 12-4 (2) Charlton 9-4 (4) Bristol Rvs 7-4 (1) Chesterfield 3-2 (0) MK Dons 12-3 (0) Coventry 7-2 (2) Bolton 11-2 (2) Gillingham 7-2 (0) Oxford 17-3 (1) Bury 7-1 (1) Sheff Utd 13-4 (3) Oldham 15-5 (0) Port Vale 7-4 (0) Scunthorpe 15-5 (1) Peterborough 11-4 (1) Shrews 9-2 (0) Fleetwood 8-4 (1) Swindon 11-4 (0) Southend 12-6 (0) Northampton 7-3 (1) Bradford 19-10 (2)
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