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ON THIS DAY - 7th December 1983

Manchester Utd 1-1 Oxford Utd ( Milk Cup 5th Round Replay]

Kevin Brock with a ‘ brockbuster ‘ of a free-kick at Old Trafford put the U’s into a second half lead
before Frank Stapleton headed the equaliser for the Reds,

United: Steve Hardwick - Paul Hinshelwood, Gary Briggs, Mal Shotton, Bobby McDonald - George Lawrence, Trevor Hebberd,
Andy Thomas, Kevin Brock - Mick Vinter, Steve Biggins

Att: 27,459


(This is the first time I’ve seen the Brock free-kick on TV)
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Great find, not seen that for years. We used to record all the goals off the TV onto an old betamax tape, that was one we had.
 
We had a VHS recorder and I did likewise. Had loads of tapes In those days.

I think we took thousands to OT that night but i was not allowed to bunk off school to go !

I remember listening to Live Rad Ox commentary that night.
 
WestOxon U’s said:
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ON THIS DAY - 7th December 1983

Manchester Utd 1-1 Oxford Utd ( Milk Cup 5th Round Replay]

Kevin Brock with a ‘ brockbuster ‘ of a free-kick at Old Trafford put the U’s into a second half lead
before Frank Stapleton headed the equaliser for the Reds,

United: Steve Hardwick - Paul Hinshelwood, Gary Briggs, Mal Shotton, Bobby McDonald - George Lawrence, Trevor Hebberd,
Andy Thomas, Kevin Brock - Mick Vinter, Steve Biggins

Att: 27,459


(This is the first time I’ve seen the Brock free-kick on TV)
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What a brilliant night that was, one of many around that time
 
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ON THIS DAY : Friday 12th December 1997

United 3- 1 QPR (Jemson & Beauchamp (2) - Peacock)

Live on Sky Sports a near bankrupt United defeat Ray Hartford’s QPR at the Manor in what is now the Championship.
Only 6,664 turned up.

U’s: Phil Whitehead- Les Robinson Darren Purse Phil Gilchrist Mike Ford - Stuart Massey Martin Gray, David Smith Joey Beauchamp
- Nigel Jemson Martin Aldridge Subs: Nick Banger & Christophe Remy


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WestOxon U’s said:
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ON THIS DAY : Friday 12th December 1997

United 3- 1 QPR (Jemson & Beauchamp (2) - Peacock)

Live on Sky Sports a near bankrupt United defeat Ray Hartford’s QPR at the Manor in what is now the Championship.
Only 6,664 turned up.

U’s: Phil Whitehead- Les Robinson Darren Purse Phil Gilchrist Mike Ford - Stuart Massey Martin Gray, David Smith Joey Beauchamp
- Nigel Jemson Martin Aldridge Subs: Nick Banger & Christophe Remy


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I remember being there that day, some wonderful players. Also, Christophe Remy was the philosopher Eric Cantona tried to be and failed.
 
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ON THIS DAY : Saturday 27th December 1980

United travelled the short distance to Elm Park, Reading on this day 40 years ago, just 24 hours after defeating league leaders Charlton at the Manor on Boxing Day. A second half goal from Joe Cooke earned new boss Ian Greaves another welcome two points.

U”s : Burton - McIntosh Briggs Shotton Fogg - Foley Jones Jeffrey Smithers - Cooke Berry
Biscuitmen : Death - Williams Hetzke Kearney Lewis - Bowman Joslyn Webb Heale - Dixon Earles

Att : 7,019

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WestOxon U’s said:
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ON THIS DAY : Saturday 27th December 1980

United travelled the short distance to Elm Park, Reading on this day 40 years ago, just 24 hours after defeating league leaders Charlton at the Manor on Boxing Day. A second half goal from Joe Cooke earned new boss Ian Greaves another welcome two points.

U”s : Burton - McIntosh Briggs Shotton Fogg - Foley Jones Jeffrey Smithers - Cooke Berry
Biscuitmen : Death - Williams Hetzke Kearney Lewis - Bowman Joslyn Webb Heale - Dixon Earles

Att : 7,019

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Did the reading keeper die?
 
Steve Death played 537 games in goal for Reading which for a guy that was only 5 ft 7” is pretty amazing.

He was the shortest goalkeeper in the Football League for many, many years. Sadly he passed away in 2003.
Ended up being the green keeper at Mapledurham Golf Club in South Oxfordshire before his passing.

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bazzer9461 said:
The away crowd for a fairly local game was poor
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I don’t think the picture is from the actual game. Look at the crowd, short sleeves and not a winter coat in sight.

I think it’s from a Group Cup pre-season match in 1981.
 
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I'm sure that pic was taken from our end . Behind that goal were Reading fans.
 
Sandy said:
I'm sure that pic was taken from our end . Behind that goal were Reading fans.
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Certainly looks like it but no matter what match a few miles down the road and they bring a puddle of away support, especially knowing what the U’s would have take to Elm Park
 
WestOxon U’s said:
ON THIS DAY : January 30th 2000

Former Oxford Utd striker Martin Aldridge was tragically killed in a car accident on the A45 near Wellingborough
aged just 25. Aldridge was on loan at Rushden & Diamonds from Blackpool at the time.

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Wasn't our next game at home v Blackpool? Sad times.
 
WestOxon U’s said:
ON THIS DAY : January 30th 2000

Former Oxford Utd striker Martin Aldridge was tragically killed in a car accident on the A45 near Wellingborough
aged just 25. Aldridge was on loan at Rushden & Diamonds from Blackpool at the time.

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Always fond memories for his hat-trick and somersault against Sheffield United. And the winner at Carlisle.
A sad loss.
 
WestOxon U’s said:
ON THIS DAY : January 30th 2000

Former Oxford Utd striker Martin Aldridge was tragically killed in a car accident on the A45 near Wellingborough
aged just 25. Aldridge was on loan at Rushden & Diamonds from Blackpool at the time.

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Can’t believe that’s 21 years ago.
 
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