Away Match Build-Up 23/04/2022 L1: Rotherham United v OUFC

[EastStandKieran]

Mad to think that in exactly a month today we'll be getting promoted at Wembley

I hope we get the green Man end this time happy memories from 2010 of that place

 

[Golden Dr Otto]

Ref is Charles Breakspear. We have had plenty of problems with him when we have him

Damn fine pint

 

[Oxford1996]

Baldock not ready for Saturday, back for Doncaster

 

[BradtheMiller]

With our confidence at the lowest ebb of the season, not able to string more than a couple of passes together, not creating chances, extremely worrying but....
at our best we can play some great stuff, Barlaser, Wiles & Ogbene have in the main had great seasons.
Lose on Saturday & IMO autos have gone.
One hell of a game in prospect, this blip we are having has to end sometime. I'd say good luck but I'd have to mean it.
All the best to all fans that come up & enjoy the day (but not too much)

 

[chuckbert]

I definitely think we need bodin for the set pieces and amazingly quick feet. I’d have Holland on the left and Sykes on the right and at about 60 mins switch one of them (probably Holland) for Williams.
Holland can bamboozle them for a while even if he ends up going sideways more - he makes them use up energy. Then when they’re getting a bit leggy send on Willo to scare the s**t out of them with his doggedness and pace.

 

[Scotchegg]

Hopefully the back 4 have another solid game which will allow us to have greatest flexibility in the final third. Bodin just off Taylor works really well and we get the added benefit of set piece delivery. Holland and Sykes have been more consistent in recent games and should be given the licence to run at Rotherham from the whistle and keep them on the backfoot.

But the beauty is then having the option to bring on the likes of Browne, Whyte and (hopefully) Baldock to get us over the line. We will also have Williams, McGuane and Forde if we want to tighten things up.

We've got to be confident of a win, but patient enough to stay in the game if Rotherham come out like MK did on Tuesday. A draw may be just enough to give us a slight chance going in to the final game. A win will massively increase our chances of being able to celebrate at home next week. A defeat? Kip gets his moment!!

 

[SirAndyOfCrosby]

Williams deserves a start ahead of Holland & Sykes. We need his energy levels, no passengers from the off. Think he also offers more protection for Long if needed.

 

[Scotchegg]

Williams deserves a start ahead of Holland & Sykes. We need his energy levels, no passengers from the off. Think he also offers more protection for Long if needed.

Holland and Sykes gives us the chance to be more attacking, and I don't think either have been passengers recently.

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

The various results we need to happen as well as winning. It's a long shot: https://www.Oxfordm**l.co.uk/sport/...ted-including-sheffield-wednesday-sunderland/

 

[Foley]

The various results we need to happen as well as winning. It's a long shot: https://www.Oxfordm**l.co.uk/sport/...ted-including-sheffield-wednesday-sunderland/

Well first of all we need to win both ( tomorrow is very difficult despite their recent run)
If we do that I reckon 50/50 to go into the play offs.

 

[Sarge]

Away win .... later winner

 

[werthersoriginal]

Going to be a really tough game and I'm sure the odds are against us. But I boldly predict that if we win we'll get to Wembley.

 

[EastStandKieran]

Going to be a very difficult game tomorrow come away with a win a happy days but I dunno how confident I am at the moment lol
1-2

 

[West Oxon U’s]

PLAYED FOR BOTH

Many have featured for both the Millers and the U’s over the years including Ryan Williams, Anthony Forde, Brandon Barker, Johnny Mullins, Paul McLaren, Danny Hylton, Joe Skarz, Phil Gilchrist, Nigel Jemson, Luke Foster and Ryan Taylor.

 

[swolley]

'Played for both' would be a great squad, no goalkeeper though

 

[Mad Dog]

I think this is a game for McGuane.

We were totally outplayed in midfield against MK dons in the first half, and the game could’ve been over by halftime.

We need to take control of the midfield, and McGuane is very good at holding onto the ball, and it could even allow Kane a bit more freedom to play his more natural game.

Brannagan, Kane and McGuane would be an incredibly strong midfield, allowing whatever front three we play to press high and create chances.

This game is MASSIVE!!

COYY

 

[ECYellow]

Stevens (although I’d have Eastwood)

Long
McNally
Moore
Brown

Kane
Brannagan
Bodin (10)

Holland
Taylor
Sykes

Everyone travelling up tomorrow, we have to get right behind the lads! Let’s get up there and make a difference. COYY’S!!

 

[Lincoln.yellow1]

Time to get some of the older songs going and some newer songs singing longer....
Time to get the balloons, streamers, yellow shirts and scarfs out.
We need to get 1200 visiting supporters singing WE'RE BY FAR THE GREATEST TEAM, THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN.................... ringing out with scarves above our heads as the players enter the pitch at 2.55pm to let them know how we feel about the whole team......

COME ON YOU YELLOWS.................................

3 Lincoln yellows accompanied with Headington yellow will be in Rotherham early doors....

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

View attachment 8676I think this is a game for McGuane.

We were totally outplayed in midfield against MK dons in the first half, and the game could’ve been over by halftime.

We need to take control of the midfield, and McGuane is very good at holding onto the ball, and it could even allow Kane a bit more freedom to play his more natural game.

Brannagan, Kane and McGuane would be an incredibly strong midfield, allowing whatever front three we play to press high and create chances.

This game is MASSIVE!!

COYY

That’s a hell of a team. I don’t think Karl will pick it, but I like the look of it a lot

 

[m]

'Played for both' would be a great squad, no goalkeeper though

SSsshhh with the no keeper thing.

Karl might be reading.

 

[m]

Probably been said a billion times before but away games should be available on iPlayer if they sell out.

Someone tell the EFL that there's a revenue stream that they're not maximising....

 

[Northstand Grandad]

Probably been said a billion times before but away games should be available on iPlayer if they sell out.

Someone tell the EFL that there's a revenue stream that they're not maximising....

So, no match video?

 

[OX14]

Mad to think that in exactly a month today we'll be getting promoted at Wembley

With me missing the birth of my second child as he's due on the 21st May

 

[EastStandKieran]

With me missing the birth of my second child as he's due on the 21st May

I'm sure your partner will forgive you in time


Maybe

 

[tonyw]

'Played for both' would be a great squad, no goalkeeper though

Jemson & Hylton up front together? Opposition defenders would be suicidal and/or retiring and deciding to do something else with their lives by halftime!

 

[chuckbert]

With me missing the birth of my second child as he's due on the 21st May

I always thought McNally was a lovely name for a boy.

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Thought James Henry had a really bad head/face injury keeping him out of Saturdays game. So why is he running in the 1.40 at Limerick?

 

[Twiggy85]

Probably been said a billion times before but away games should be available on iPlayer if they sell out.

Someone tell the EFL that there's a revenue stream that they're not maximising....

I think it is being discussed for league 2 and league 1 I understand. It’s because of the Saturday 3pm blackout of games on TV but believe football league looking at dropping it for leagues 1 & 2 and making available to away fans. Who knows if it will happen but would be good if it does.

 

[JackOxfordUs]

My team
Eastwood
Williams Mcnally Moore Brown
Mcguane Brannagan Kane
Browne Taylor Sykes