Home Match Day Thread +++ 11/8/18 OUFC v Fleetwood Town Official Match Thread ***

[Leysboy]

So our first home game is upon us, and it’s a team we’ve never beaten home or away. Just maybe tomorrow will be that day we finally beat them.

Both of us lost our opening fixtures, and will be looking to get 3 points on the board. It will be interesting to see what line up KR goes with, and I think Holmes will be included in the starting eleven.

Eastwood
Mcmahon,Nelson,Dickie,Garbutt
Mousinho, Brannagan
Holmes,Henry,Hall
Smith

That’s what I’d go with.

Prediction 3-1 home win.

Ive never lost starting a match thread.

 

[DorsetYelloww]

I'm optimistic for the season, but alas pessimistic for tomorrow as we are likely to need more time to become more organised etc. I think a similar scoreline to their last visit and probably the same scorer too - sorry but 0-1 for the first home game...although I hope I'm wrong of course.

Better times are ahead though I feel!

 

[BotleyOx]

We never beat Fleetwood

 

[gingerox]

Intrigued to see what the starting XI and even bench will be tommorow, think the defence picks itself but rest of the line up could be anything.

Eastwood
McMahon Dickie Nelson Garbutt
Mous Brannagan
Hall Henry Holmes
Obika

2-1, Henry + Holmes. UTO

 

[Oufcad30]

2-1 to the U's!

Holmes and Smith

 

[Concretebob]

About time we beat Fleetwood!

Still think 0-0...

 

[Oufcrealist]

Intrigued to see what the starting XI and even bench will be tommorow, think the defence picks itself but rest of the line up could be anything.

Eastwood
McMahon Dickie Nelson Garbutt
Mous Ruffels
Hall Henry Holmes
Obika

2-1, Henry + Holmes. UTO

Can't see him starting Mous and Ruffels and neither should he!!

 

[gingerox]

Can't see him starting Mous and Ruffels and neither should he!!

Crikey didn't mean to drop Brannagan, worried no one else had noticed before you!

 

[ZeroTheHero]

We need to shore the midfield up and Hansen isn't available, so I can see Mousinho being put there in front of the defense to protect them a bit. That was his role at Burton (and was what i though he was going to do for us when he first signed). But he won't start alongside Ruffels, Brannagan will surely get the nod?

 

[ttg17]

Hate Barton. Hope we spank them.

 

[Oufcad30]

We need to shore the midfield up and Hansen isn't available, so I can see Mousinho being put there in front of the defense to protect them a bit. That was his role at Burton (and was what i though he was going to do for us when he first signed). But he won't start alongside Ruffels, Brannagan will surely get the nod?

Why is Hanson not available?

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Injured. Will probably be OK for next weekend.

KR “He has a slight injury so won’t be involved on Saturday but will train fully next week and then come into the squad."

 

[Pompeyyellows]

At last a football match we can talk about. Right Fleetwood fast becoming a real pain in the jacksie to us. But maybe just maybe that might change. I got my fingers crossed for a win any win will do and I think Beaks will get the winner.

 

[Dubai Yellow]

Obviously looking for a reaction from last week and a big improvement. I don’t think it (last week) will effect us too badly and I’m going for the win.

2-1 Hall & Holmes

In a tasty encounter.

Holmes, Hall, Mousinho and Smith the changes. (Although i think he might give Obika another chance).

 

[pooshooter]

it's a good job our first home game isn't against Sarfend!

 

[unification]

Best opportunity we've had to beat Fleetwood. New, inexperienced (and in my opinion not destined for a long career in management) manager at the helm and losing at home to a Wimbledon side who'll probably just tread water again this season. Sure, we're just off the back of a spanking, but we should have home advantage.

Give Barton a bit of grief and get into his side.

 

[Deleted member 222]

I'm going 2-0 win (Holmes & Hall).

Line up:

Eastwood
McMahon, Nelson, Dickie, Garbutt
Mous, Brannagan
Holmes, Browne, Hall
Smith

Subs: Stevens, Norman, Raglan, Ruffles, Henry, Obika, Mackie,
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Attendance: 7103

 

[radicalox]

I'd take a draw here any day. Fleetwood are our ultimate bogey team.

 

[RCYellowRC]

I don't know why but i feel as if we may finally beat the Fleetwood curse, we came so close to a point last time. 1-0 win goal early in the first half. Fleetwood will let us play and try to soak up pressure. A couple of players have to step up and make amends for poor performances last week, Henry,Garbutt and Nelson particularly.

Hopefully the fullbacks don't get pinned back like last week, i'd go for Norman over Mcmahon just to give a bit more pace down the right. Must say i like our chances from set pieces around the box with the likes of Garbutt;Holmes;Norman and Brannagan aswell as Mcmahon and then Hanson to come into the side, i think the clear message should be get the ball and drive forward and if you can't get a shot of draw the foul.

Eastwood
Norman Nelson Dickie Garbutt
Mousinho Brannagan
Holmes Henry Hall [TRIPLE H]
Smith

Bench: Stevens;Mcmahon;Raglan;Ruffels;Browne;Mackie;Obika

1-0 Brannagan

We saw against Leeds, that if we start on the front foot we can blow any team away, in contrast we started awfully last week giving the ball away instantly and were on the back foot the rest of the game.

ATT:7630
140 AWAY

 

[Concretebob]

Why is Hanson not available?

Injured I believe

 

[Ox4Eva]

3.1 to the mighty U's!

 

[dabigfella]

Most probably 0-0. Though a loss is just as likely. Sadly I can't see a win here.


Of course I'd absolutely love to be proved wrong!

 

[Oufc28]

2-1 to Oxford. Cant see us keeping a clean sheet but I think with the transfer window out the way and the fear of losing places we will step up our game. We will be 1-0 up at half time through Henry and add a second shortly after the break through obika. Fleetwood will score with 10 minutes to play to set up a nervy finish.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

Last meeting - U’s vs Fleetwood.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

Joey Barton pre-match.

 

[RCYellowRC]

Now that managers can be carded, whats the odds one of them will get one tomorrow? Barton and Robinson on the touchline. The ref will probably spend more time speaking to them then he will the players.

 

[Concretebob]

Last meeting - U’s vs Fleetwood.

How depressing was that evening ?!

 

[Whingit]

Hoping for a nice win, if only to keep @Mellowyellow, moustache man and friends under their rocks.
3-1 Brannagan, Smith and Holmes.

 

[Notaswindonfan]

it's a good job our first home game isn't against Sarfend!

We beat them last season at home 2-0 I think, same tomorrow ???

 

[beyondthefourth]

All I want is a performance. I still feel like some of the issues affecting us last week are going to resurface. But whatever the result, we need to be able to take control of the game, properly attack and link up and create some chances.

As for predictions, I think our defence may still let us down. 2-2, Hall and Smith.

Sorry for not being more optimistic, I'll grow into it throughout the season!