Away Match Day Thread 08/11/2025 - MDT: West Bromwich Albion v OUFC

[Northstandboy]

 

[Stranger]

The players have to actually adopt the game management too; it’s obtuse to think Rowett would have said nothing about defensive tightness after going in front.

Also before we conceded the second, we had subs to go for 6 minutes but the ball never went dead. I don’t understand what you would want Rowett to do about that?

The ball did go dead. Twice. The subs were delayed because they were West Brom throws so we were effectively defending them

 

[Sarge]

We also need a good recruitment team

and real £ to spend too

 

[Pgyellow]

It’s the Championship you know for little old Oxford..we’re lucky to be in it don’t you know!

I'm so tired of that narrative.

 

[bazzer9461]

We’re just not good enough

 

[uptheus]

You'll be asking for a Penalty next. None of them are going to happen.

I know, more out of hope !

 

[EastStandKieran]

Lets hope we're still above the relegation zone at Christmas, new investors come in, we go shopping and we don't have to watch Rowett's style of football any more. That's what I'm hoping for.

How do you anticipate we go shopping in January we could have the richest owner in the EFL it isn't going to make much difference to what we can spend

 

[OX14]

The players have to actually adopt the game management too; it’s obtuse to think Rowett would have said nothing about defensive tightness after going in front.

Also before we conceded the second, we had subs to go for 6 minutes but the ball never went dead. I don’t understand what you would want Rowett to do about that?

You clearly haven't been watching the game. The ball went out twice for throw ins but Rowett didn't want to change on a West brom throw.

 

[bazzer9461]

What we need is pace

 

[battman]

This ‘Rowett is doing the best he can, we just need new players’ rhetoric needs to stop.

Do you think the players bear absolutely no responsibility for the performances this season? I always see you criticise the manager but never the players.

 

[Robin Shater]

Rowett's just not good enough

Corrected your post for you.

 

[bazzer9461]

How do you anticipate we go shopping in January we could have the richest owner in the EFL it isn't going to make much difference to what we can spend

Let’s just buy and pay the fine

 

[Northstandboy]

Groundhog Day, 1 up against Watford and lose 2-1 just before an international break.

 

[OX14]

The ball did go dead. Twice. The subs were delayed because they were West Brom throws so we were effectively defending them

Wouldn't say we were defending the throw West Brom had in their own half.

 

[Sarge]

7 mins added, cmon Oxford

 

[BrockBuster]

Seemingly takes Mills 20mins to find his touch, so should really give up this idea he can be an impact sub.

 

[Andy1505]

We've got pace in the team, it's just he does nothing with it

 

[EastStandKieran]

Let’s just buy and pay the fine

Isn't it a point deduction nowadays. I mean that would be great if we had a lots of points

 

[Malc]

7 minutes?

 

[Osleroad]

Lets hope we're still above the relegation zone at Christmas, new investors come in, we go shopping and we don't have to watch Rowett's style of football any more. That's what I'm hoping for.

The investors will be for the stadium build unless you want US/Saudi shareholders since there is only so much we can spend to not incur fines.

 

[Sarge]

Sibley coming on

 

[bazzer9461]

Get rid of Dembele, M Harris, Phillips, L Harris to go back to Fulham Sibley that’s 4 that can go and be replaced

 

[Robin Shater]

Sibley coming on

Are we really that bad!!!

 

[Sarge]

phew!

 

[90syeIlow]

Do you think the players bear absolutely no responsibility for the performances this season? I always see you criticise the manager but never the players.

They do take some responsibility, yes. I’ve frequently commented on poor defending, misplaced passes and missed chances.

However, during a game, the mismanagement of said players and game can be so poor that for a manager of GR’s experience I expect a lot better.

 

[bert]

The investors will be for the stadium build unless you want US/Saudi shareholders since there is only so much we can spend to not incur fines.

I realise that. But, if what some have said is true, our budget for recruitment was cut by the current owners. So new investors might reverse that.

We certainly won't survive with the team/management we have at the moment IMO.

 

[Davox]

Yes the players seem to make poor decisions but Its ultimately Rowett who is responsible for the passive tactics particularly when we lead in a game. You can see what the players are capable of when we have the freedom to attack and step up the pitch. We need a positive manager who can get us on the front foot and utilise the technical abilities our players do have.

 

[bazzer9461]

f*****g ref open you’re f*****g eyes

 

[EastStandKieran]

You can't get rid of players nobody else wants come on whose going to sign mark harris I bet the local pub team have a more competent striker

 

[Pgyellow]

Another horrible game to watch

 

[Nadi-]

How does a team play wih Demebele
You have be a quality side to carry his game.