Away Match Day Thread +++ 22/12/2018 Doncaster Rovers v OUFC Matchday Thread +++

[Dubai Yellow]

Was jumping for joy at the British Legion Club in Harwell when Ruffels popped up on the vidiprinter.

 

[guyellow]

Was jumping for joy at the British Legion Club in Harwell when Ruffels popped up on the vidiprinter.

He gets about, that Ruffels.

 

[bazzer9461]

McCann : ‘ Oxford the best team to visit the Keepmoat this season..’

As you said and as he said.

"I knew Oxford were a good team, they're the best team we've played at home this season," he said.

 

[MJB]

Reference to a Whyte Christmas got me thinking.

How many Oxford United festive connections could there possibly be ?

Could be players, coaches, Managers, broadcasters , journalists etc.etc.

Andy “ bing” Crosby, Andrew s-ELF...

Away in a Nicky Banger.

 

[unification]

Reference to a Whyte Christmas got me thinking.

How many Oxford United festive connections could there possibly be ?

Could be players, coaches, Managers, broadcasters , journalists etc.etc.

Andy “ bing” Crosby, Andrew s-ELF...

Paul Tinselwood
Stuart ‘Midnight’ Massey
Mark Angel
Simon ‘Three’ King(s)
Phil Gilchristmas
Jon Shepheard
Richard ‘Silent’ Knight
Jon Treewick
Driving Ricky Holmes for Christmas

And Phil Whelan as the donkey with Pep Clotet as the turkey ...

 

[Manorlounger]

Two good Oxford goals.

And, a fair and unbiased report. Actually enjoyed watching that.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

Gary ‘ Briggs ‘ in blankets.

Panettone McMahon.

 

[radicalox]

Reference to a Whyte Christmas got me thinking.

How many Oxford United festive connections could there possibly be ?

Could be players, coaches, Managers, broadcasters , journalists etc.etc.

Andy “ bing” Crosby, Andrew s-ELF...

Maybe there is a Christmas tale of Thohir getting visited by 3 ghosts of oxford United past, present and future telling him to start splashing that gold card.
Appletons henched ghost appearing at his bed at night telling him to get us a new striker for Christmas would do the job.

 

[sox]

Good performance yesterday, thought Hanson had his best game for us and Whyte back to his best after a few games where he has been in Browne’s shadow. Henry continues his great form. All round good team performance. Here’s hoping that the January sales strengthen us ... pretty damning that Robinson feels he can’t use his bench as it’ll only weaken us. That said I thought Garbutt’s cameo was a good one. Mid table by 1700 on New Years Day? COYY.

 

[radicalox]

Good performance yesterday, thought Hanson had his best game for us and Whyte back to his best after a few games where he has been in Browne’s shadow. Henry continues his great form. All round good team performance. Here’s hoping that the January sales strengthen us ... pretty damning that Robinson feels he can’t use his bench as it’ll only weaken us. That said I thought Garbutt’s cameo was a good one. Mid table by 1700 on New Years Day? COYY.

Yes bench situation worries me too. We have a fantastic first 11 now, but very little beyond that. There will need to be some rotation over busy games.

 

[brassmonkey]

We played really well but our shooting was poor. Henry, brannigan and especially browne and nelson wasted good chances

 

[yellowbow]

Yes bench situation worries me too. We have a fantastic first 11 now, but very little beyond that. There will need to be some rotation over busy games.

Fantastic, maybe, yes, but can always be improved upon. Specifically in one or two areas.

 

[radicalox]

Fantastic, maybe, yes, but can always be improved upon. Specifically in one or two areas.

Yea. Fantastic is perhaps an exaggeration.

 

[witney50]

Yes bench situation worries me too. We have a fantastic first 11 now, but very little beyond that. There will need to be some rotation over busy games.

I would say our current 1st eleven is the best we have had since we returned to league 1...If Holmes / Curruthers cant make the bench then need to move on, but Baptiste is due back, so those 3 on the bench and it starts to look really strong. (Sign a striker happy days)

 

[Marked Ox]

Looking at their forum they seem to think we are niggly and spoiling team, and that the ref had a good game?

A fair few also saying we deserved the draw.

I'm glad if we have a bit niggle and spoiling about us.

 

[Leysboy]

Another great point on the road. Keep doing that and win the home games will see us climb the table.

Three favourable games coming up. I think we should be looking to get at least 7 points from them. Southend are no great shakes, and are no longer our bogey team. That title goes to Fleetwood. Bristol Rovers is very winnable, and Plymouth are dire!

 

[LowerSouth]

Agree with comments regarding performance and our “1st 11”-with one glaring exception-we need a capable No9 -Mackie is not that man.

 

[Deleted member 729]

As I live in North Yorkshire, my Leeds Utd supporting mate said they are after Browne in January window? I can see this happening, unfortunately.

 

[Marked Ox]

And, a fair and unbiased report. Actually enjoyed watching that.

I think that gave the clearest angle why the Ref gave a penalty as it looks like Dickie had hold of the forward. That said this could be because the forward was backing into Dickie, as well as holding Dickie, which caused Dickie to fall and instinctively grab him to protect himself as the forward was obviously going to fall in that scenario.

 

[LowerSouth]

I think that gave the clearest angle why the Ref gave a penalty as it looks like Dickie had hold of the forward. That said this could be because the forward was backing into Dickie, as well as holding Dickie, which caused Dickie to fall and instinctively grab him to protect himself as the forward was obviously going to fall in that scenario.

Penalty decision was judged to be “ generous” on Quest last night.

 

[Marked Ox]

Penalty decision was judged to be “ generous” on Quest last night.

I don't disagree after seeing the various views but it may explain why the Ref thought it was.

 

[Sarge]

Were on a great run, a leaugue away win WILL happen, why not tomorrow? 2-1 Us win all goals in the 2nd half Ruffles & Whyte with a goal apiece, 397 travelling away fans

called it right on our goalscorers .....( shame about the rest )

 

[Berliner]

I don't disagree after seeing the various views but it may explain why the Ref thought it was.

"Seen em given", as they say...

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Dickie is quite 'hands on' quite a lot. I think it was only a matter of time (although it wasn't exactly blatant in this case)

 

[RCYellowRC]

The illusive away win will come. Surely it will be next away game against Plymouth. That's probably too easy though.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[Sarge]

harsh pen imo

 

[yellowbow]

The illusive away win will come. Surely it will be next away game against Plymouth. That's probably too easy though.

Too easy that it won’t count. Bit like penalties..

 

[Gary Baldi]

There was more pulling in the Leeds game just now than Dickie yesterday, no foul. Shows how frustrating that rule is

 

[makv]

I have a feeling that yesterday was a season-defining point. My throat still hurts from shouting when that Ruffels goal went in.