Championship 11/03/2026 - MDT: Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers

[Carpy]

 

[tonyw]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Sheff Wed pick up points now. The stress, even though they already knew, of relegation would be there until mathematically sure. So they have the mental freedom of playing just for that game.

Also players will be looking to impress to get contracts there or elsewhere, such as Jerry Yates seems to be doing.

I mean, they've already played four games since they were mathematically relegated......and they've only picked up one point; and that was in a game where they only had a third of the possession and chances.

At this point in the season, I think it's fair to say that they're just bad, a bunch of players who shouldn't really be playing at this level (any more in some cases, ever in others)......there's no excuse for not beating them at home, when we (might) really need the points.

 

[Foley]

I mean, they've already played four games since they were mathematically relegated......and they've only picked up one point; and that was in a game where they only had a third of the possession and chances.

At this point in the season, I think it's fair to say that they're just bad, a bunch of players who shouldn't really be playing at this level (any more in some cases, ever in others)......there's no excuse for not beating them at home, when we (might) really need the points.

Yes they are a very poor team at this level.
Any team badly needing a win and not getting it against Sheffield Wednesday are in trouble

 

[Marked Ox]

I mean, they've already played four games since they were mathematically relegated......and they've only picked up one point; and that was in a game where they only had a third of the possession and chances.

At this point in the season, I think it's fair to say that they're just bad, a bunch of players who shouldn't really be playing at this level (any more in some cases, ever in others)......there's no excuse for not beating them at home, when we (might) really need the points.

Not sure possession is a good guide for anything tbh. From what I read, they were unlucky in their last game.

 

[tonyw]

Not sure possession is a good guide for anything tbh. From what I read, they were unlucky in their last game.

It's not on its own. But Watford also had more shots, more shots on target, more touches in the opposition area, higher xG.......can't really comment without having seen the game, but it certainly doesn't seem like one where they were robbed!?!

 

[Belgium Yellow]

Just to get back to Blackburn. They are the worst team I’ve seen this season. Only question is whether or not we will go down with them?

 

[Take me home]

Disagree. Find something else to criticise.
There was some tension in the crowd until we scored then later as Blackburn put us under the cosh for a while but for large parts there was good and prolonged noise, one of the best atmosphere’s this season I’d say, particularly when the SSL were on their feet towards the end.
Of all the things to criticise about last night, and there were precious few, the noise around the ground shouldn’t be one of them, it felt like a six pointer to me and the noise generated reflected that.

I thought the last 10 minutes the crowd was fantastic the constant "Yellow and Blue army" helped the players over the line, I have never heard anything like it in the North stand with the majority standing up chanting.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Just to get back to Blackburn. They are the worst team I’ve seen this season. Only question is whether or not we will go down with them?

Derby were worse IMO.

 

[Kamal]

I thought that tte crowd were generally very good and that it was one of the best atmospheres this season

It was far from being the best atmosphere this season. For the majority of the game it was silent bar the odd whole stadium chant that would last 30 seconds. Only really picked up in the last 10 mins or so.

 

[Belgium Yellow]

It was far from being the best atmosphere this season. For the majority of the game it was silent bar the odd whole stadium chant that would last 30 seconds. Only really picked up in the last 10 mins or so.

Harsh, they stepped it up when it was needed.
From where I was sat the stadium looked pretty full. Surprised at the low attendance. Maybe Blackburn didn’t take many?

 

[Eaststanding]

It was far from being the best atmosphere this season. For the majority of the game it was silent bar the odd whole stadium chant that would last 30 seconds. Only really picked up in the last 10 mins or so.

Where in the ground were you?

 

[TailsWeWin]

Where in the ground were you?

Obviously not in the East Stand.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

I thought the last 10 minutes the crowd was fantastic the constant "Yellow and Blue army" helped the players over the line, I have never heard anything like it in the North standing with the majority standing up chanting.

Let’s hope on Saturday they can do it for 80 more minutes

 

[sonofivan]

He’s one of our loans
He’s one of our loans
Will Lankshear
He’s one of our loans

Can we start singing this for our Will?

 

[uptheus]

Derby were worse IMO.

They were at the time of playing them, but then I think they went on a winning run.

I actually thought WBA were extremely poor/one of the worst teams I’ve seen this season too.

 

[TobyDavis34]

Can we start singing this for our Will?

He’s worthy of better imho.

“we want you to stay
We want you to stay
Will Lankshear
We want you to stay”

 

[dickwalton1964]

It was far from being the best atmosphere this season. For the majority of the game it was silent bar the odd whole stadium chant that would last 30 seconds. Only really picked up in the last 10 mins or so.

Exactly this. Worst atmosphere of the season for me, bar those last ten minutes.

 

[sonofivan]

He’s worthy of better imho.

“we want you to stay
We want you to stay
Will Lankshear
We want you to stay

I see what you mean. But the
‘He’s one of our loans’ chant to me is meant as a compliment because he seems like one of our own but in fact he’s on loan.

Appreciate that this could be lost on others, including Will !

 

[Bretch Hill]

It was far from being the best atmosphere this season. For the majority of the game it was silent bar the odd whole stadium chant that would last 30 seconds. Only really picked up in the last 10 mins or so.

I disagree with that. East stand felt and sounded pretty lively to me.

 

[Village-Yellow]

Was it just me or was the atmosphere a bit strange, a bit flat, for long periods last night ? Considering what was at stake I felt the whole ground descended into periods of eerie silence for long periods. The crowd definitely came alive when the countdown was on with 10-15 minutes to go but that seemed about the only time to me. I don’t know if it was a reaction to the Amelia tragedy or the fact the away end was a thousand short and not the noisiest but at no point - bar that last push - did it feel like a six pointer at stake.

I must have been at a different match.

A few comments about the atmosphere being quiet for long periods.

Maybe I was just drowning it out.

 

[Village-Yellow]

Exactly this. Worst atmosphere of the season for me, bar those last ten minutes.

What!

I just don’t get it.

Anyway.. we all see and feel things differently.

 

[BicesterU]

I thought the last 10 minutes the crowd was fantastic the constant "Yellow and Blue army" helped the players over the line, I have never heard anything like it in the North stand with the majority standing up chanting.

I moved to the SSU for this as as both kids with me, and there was even the add moment in there

 

[Swinny]

Atmosphere was OK I thought - plenty of chants from the East Stand and even a few from the North. Maybe not as sustained/loud as other games, but I think the emotion and tension of the night probably subdued things a bit.

 

[Sheik Djibouti]

I moved to the SSU for this as as both kids with me, and there was even the add moment in there

There's always odd moments in the SSU.....

Along with the smell.... there's always the smell. Can only be described as a heady mix of soup, werthers and embrocation (look it up, kids)

 

[Made-in-Jericho]

Maybe if the atmosphere was a bit subdued (sounded pretty good to me tbf) perhaps it was also because of the tragic situation around Amelia Aplin RIP as well as the obviously precarious 1-goal lead. If MPH hadn’t fluffed his lines the decibels would have been far greater.
Seems odd to find something to criticise though after such a magnificent win.

 

[Village-Yellow]

There's always odd moments in the SSU.....

Along with the smell.... there's always the smell. Can only be described as a heady mix of soup, werthers and embrocation (look it up, kids)

I switched from SSU to the North Stand this season.

My Lynx Africa body spray didn't really fit in

 

[Littlemore Local]

Atmosphere was great on Wednesday.
No notes. More of the same please.

 

[RgYellows]

Let’s hope on Saturday they can do it for 80 more minutes

They?

 

[Steve Gilbert]

They?

Yes they, as in the fans at the game, in the ground, as I am unable to make it.

 

[RgYellows]

Yes they, as in the fans at the game, in the ground, as I am unable to make it.

I’ve had to miss plenty of games myself, but I’ve never thought anyone would care what I thought about the atmosphere when I did.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

I’ve had to miss plenty of games myself, but I’ve never thought anyone would care what I thought about the atmosphere when I did.

My post was me saying I hope the crowd can get behind the team and keep the singing going for a full 90 minutes rather than just 10 minutes in a pretty important home game. I didn't realise we could only have an opinion if we went to the game.