Home Match Day Thread 28/08/2021 - L1: OUFC v Lincoln City

[Common Villager]

Blackpool must have some incredible CBs cause Thorniley is bloody good. Our defence already looks so much more assured this season vs last.

For 60 mins or so today we were very good. Passing was crisp, movement was good and Lincoln rarely troubled. We definitely took our foot off the gas which was a little bit of a shame, but I suppose it was a 'professional' job (the last 5 mins or so aside).

I was surprised at how reluctant to have a go at us Lincoln were. I think they made it very easy for us which was surprising for an Appleton team - understand they weren't at full strength, though.

It's been a very good start to the season which is quite refreshing, especially as I think there's still for to come from this squad of players.

 

[Oxfordpete]

today’s starting line up, take out Forde and Sykes, then with long at RB and Williams on the right would be my top team

 

[Tenbury Yellow]

Why no rad ox on the int?

Contractual rights I understand. Really annoys me as I'm just out of FM range.

 

[werthersoriginal]

You normally start them!

Yes, it does sometimes happen that way. It’s a football forum so I’m trying not to, though obvs it depends how much I’m provoked.

 

[werthersoriginal]

today’s starting line up, take out Forde and Sykes, then with long at RB and Williams on the right would be my top team

Forde and Sykes were very good. Not sure there is one single top team now.

 

[Oxford1996]

Player ratings
Stevens 7, Forde 7, Moore 7, Thorniley 9, Seddon 8, Gorrin 7, Brannagan 7, Henry 9, Sykes 8, Taylor 6, Whyte 6.

 

[Maurice Earp]

I thought that, by and large, our players played very well - the odd error accepted. Gorrin was immense in my book as was Henry. Was just a bit peeved that we took our foot off the pedal in the last 6 - 8 minutes of the match.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Has anyone heard from @greatunclekip yet or is he still at KFC?

 

[Maurice Earp]

Has anyone heard from @greatunclekip yet or is he still at KFC?

Was just about to ask the same question @Steve Gilbert He's probably still under the stone that he crawled under some time ago

 

[NC2U]

Was just about to ask the same question @Steve Gilbert He's probably still under the stone that he crawled under some time ago

Don’t panic he will be back out as soon as we lose or don’t sign anyone

 

[werthersoriginal]

I thought that, by and large, our players played very well - the odd error accepted. Gorrin was immense in my book as was Henry. Was just a bit peeved that we took our foot off the pedal in the last 6 - 8 minutes of the match.

Football psychology is so weird isn’t it? They get a late goal and suddenly they start to play and we panic, after being almost embarrassingly on top. Maybe that was our relative lack of experience showing. Lincoln seemed very ill at ease for most of the game despite having some nippy attackers, I assume the defence was hit by injury.

 

[Notaswindonfan]

Has anyone heard from @greatunclekip yet or is he still at KFC?

Think there’s been a shortage of chickens to supply the food industry so he may be some time

 

[pidge]

Rob Dickie + Rob Atkinson = Jordan Thorniley

 

[oxfordkne]

For 80mins we were all over Lincoln then for the last 10 mins plus time added on we were very ordinary, but overall we were definately the better team.

 

[Maurice Earp]

Were's the goals from todays games???

 

[Wandering Yellow]

Off Topic but Reading took 402 to Huddersfield today. What an absolute tinpot outfit they are. A glorified Wycombe Wanderers.

 

[OX14]

Were's the goals from todays games???

Oxford 3-1 Lincoln

Highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Oxford and Lincoln.

www.skysports.com

 

[PottersRightBoot]

Best individual home performance by an OUFC player for several years today. Crisp finishing, brilliant passing, superb technical ability, even speed and strength.

Well done James Henry, salute you.

On the other hand Lincoln were rank; it may well be as straightforward as Appleton not being able to motivate and coach to standard because of poor health. Trust he gets well soon.

Also very decent gritty performance by Forde and Sykes. They both deserve to be starters whatever superstar comes in by Tuesday.

Team has shape and purpose; it’s looking good.

 

[Wandering Yellow]

Oxford 3-1 Lincoln

Highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Oxford and Lincoln.

www.skysports.com

Never a penalty to them. So obviously wins the ball.

 

[OX14]

Never a penalty to them. So obviously wins the ball.

From my view in the North stand it looked like he won the ball first. Ref and linesman/woman had a good game other then that.