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Post by helsinkiyellow on Aug 26, 2017 5:07:38 GMT
Wow! Bit old but we must surely have a top 6 budget to get him. We have him, according to Nick Harris's commentary!
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Post by scottie on Aug 26, 2017 5:12:31 GMT
Not an easy game by any means, but I am predicting a win on the back of a defeat from Scunthorpe, I don't see us losing to many back to back games this season. This division is all fine Margins and Shrewsbury are not new comers so the name means nothing, this will be a tough game and their tails will be up. Now if Shrewsbury had lost their last 3 games I would be less optimistic, I suppose that's part and parcel of being an Oxford fan.
2-1 close game, Thomas and GVK to score
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Post by harrycarry on Aug 26, 2017 6:31:05 GMT
4-3 Win. 7293
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Post by Denissmithswig on Aug 26, 2017 6:33:08 GMT
Really interesting comment, simply considering where we finished last season, and the fact that Shrewsbury finished just 2 points outside of relegation. I agree, but why do we not therefore have more confidence in a win? To be honest, my work college's a Shrewsbury fan so I reckon he's in my head a bit after the stick he's given me for the last week! I was at their place last season for the game last season and thought they looked pretty solid, although admittedly we were poor. Presuming they'll be high on confidence (even if wins were easy) and they've bought in a couple of "decent lads" so will be close IMO, but these are the games we must be winning if we're serious about getting play-offs (my optimistic target). EDIT: blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/95222/match-thread-oxford-united-shrewsbury - They don't sound too confident I've never had much time for Shrewsbury fans but it seems some of our fans have hit a nerve by us being confident. It will be a tough game but I think we will beat them comfortably.
They certainly aren't as good as the table makes out them to be that's for sure.
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Post by duckyellow on Aug 26, 2017 6:55:28 GMT
Come on Oxford lets get back into the top 3. Im going for a close 2-1 win. Att: 7388 with 612 visitors.
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Post by The Fence End on Aug 26, 2017 7:01:52 GMT
Bad feeling about this one for some reason. 0-2.
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Post by The Fence End on Aug 26, 2017 7:07:04 GMT
My starting XI for today:
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Post by saddletramp on Aug 26, 2017 7:19:05 GMT
Bad feeling about this one for some reason. 0-2. Me too,i think the crowd will be less than 7,000. Funny team Shrewsbury, always been a bit of niggle between the fans,no idea why ? I also remember going up there for a cup match in the 80s when the trouble was Oxford on Oxford. If my memory serves me,a few Oxford lads(Barton or Leys,can't remember now) had been to a party in Didcot the night before and got a slap. They were after anyone from Didcot at Gay Meadow for a bit of revenge. I also seem to remember the great Brian McDermott got one of his few goals for us that game.
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Post by sonofivan on Aug 26, 2017 7:19:57 GMT
To be honest, my work college's a Shrewsbury fan so I reckon he's in my head a bit after the stick he's given me for the last week! I was at their place last season for the game last season and thought they looked pretty solid, although admittedly we were poor. Presuming they'll be high on confidence (even if wins were easy) and they've bought in a couple of "decent lads" so will be close IMO, but these are the games we must be winning if we're serious about getting play-offs (my optimistic target). EDIT: blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/95222/match-thread-oxford-united-shrewsbury - They don't sound too confident I've never had much time for Shrewsbury fans but it seems some of our fans have hit a nerve by us being confident. It will be a tough game but I think we will beat them comfortably.
They certainly as good as the table makes out them to be that's for sure.
Sorry, are they as good as the table makes them out to be? Genuine question!
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Post by KLYellow on Aug 26, 2017 7:20:57 GMT
Have bad memories of this fixture. First an only time I brought my new wife to the Kassam was boxing day a few years back. Freezing cold, rain and possibly the worst performance had ever seen. Put her off becoming a yellow. So am just hoping for 3 points.
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Post by uptheus on Aug 26, 2017 7:49:37 GMT
My starting XI for today: I'd replace Johnson for Henry putting Hall on the right. Not sure I'd start with van Kessel either, probably Thomas or even Obika.
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Post by littlemore on Aug 26, 2017 7:56:22 GMT
Anyone else think it's time to stop playing Sweet Caroline at full time when we win?
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Post by osleroad on Aug 26, 2017 8:13:35 GMT
Anyone else think it's time to stop playing Sweet Caroline at full time when we win? Well yes only because it isn't unique to us..let's have our own anthem...what was that track...'it's magic'
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Post by The Fence End on Aug 26, 2017 8:28:21 GMT
Anyone else think it's time to stop playing Sweet Caroline at full time when we win? We should play "Hi-Ho Silva lining" if Ricardinho has a good game.
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Post by ciaranjonlucas on Aug 26, 2017 9:00:44 GMT
Anyone else think it's time to stop playing Sweet Caroline at full time when we win? We should play "Hi-Ho Silva lining" IF Ricardinho has a good game. IF? He's the Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos aspired to be
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Post by Mark Sennett on Aug 26, 2017 9:25:45 GMT
Hoping for a 2-0 win.
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Post by Denissmithswig on Aug 26, 2017 9:39:57 GMT
I've never had much time for Shrewsbury fans but it seems some of our fans have hit a nerve by us being confident. It will be a tough game but I think we will beat them comfortably.
They certainly as good as the table makes out them to be that's for sure.
Sorry, are they as good as the table makes them out to be? Genuine question! Sorry I meant they aren't as good as the table makes them out to be.
They are certainly not as bad as last season but I can't see their good run lasting long and they will end up struggling in a few months time. Their aim for the season is for a mid table finish rather than the usual relegation battle and they have built a squad to achieve that.
I would say Pompey are a better side than Shrewsbury and we seemed to do a job against them.
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Post by Mark Sennett on Aug 26, 2017 9:41:43 GMT
A lot of people fancied them to struggle but they've had a great start.
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Post by southoxox on Aug 26, 2017 10:10:34 GMT
Has the Catherine wheel shut down? Havent been this season yet and a mate said it had. Can anyone confirm?
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Post by oufcad27 on Aug 26, 2017 10:11:00 GMT
2-1 to us. Gino and Ruffles
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Post by uptheus on Aug 26, 2017 10:49:10 GMT
That's easy for you to say!
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Post by sox on Aug 26, 2017 11:12:01 GMT
If Gino starts up front (Thomas having missed most of weeks training) I think we'll win this at a canter... 2-0 COYY!
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Post by headingtonutd on Aug 26, 2017 11:51:36 GMT
3-0. Obika, Payne and Gino. More importantly I predict biscuits in the lounge. Just saying.
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Post by manorlounger on Aug 26, 2017 11:58:21 GMT
3-0. Obika, Payne and Gino. More importantly I predict biscuits in the lounge. Just saying. They're mine I tell you, all mine!
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Post by Paul Cannell on Aug 26, 2017 12:10:38 GMT
Anyone else think it's time to stop playing Sweet Caroline at full time when we win? Yes. It's tinpot and shite.
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Post by manorlounger on Aug 26, 2017 12:24:36 GMT
Anyone else think it's time to stop playing Sweet Caroline at full time when we win? Yes. It's tinpot and shite. Not Neil Diamond then?
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Post by ctophe on Aug 26, 2017 12:29:07 GMT
I love it
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Post by meadowman on Aug 26, 2017 12:41:23 GMT
3-1 Payne with the first coyy
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Post by dubaiyellow on Aug 26, 2017 12:43:37 GMT
3 decent performances so far. Hopefully another today. Win for me. 3-1 Gino, Payne and Hall
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Post by Paul Cannell on Aug 26, 2017 12:57:34 GMT
Yes. It's tinpot and shite. Not Neil Diamond then? Not the original 50's version. Very underrated, tinpot & shite.
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