It’s not the first game in 3 years that’s been flat, there have been others, but when the manager makes comments about this being the start of the rebuilding for next season then we play like that then that’s not what I expect.There was plenty to encourage fans back. The players spending time with so many fans, giving away shirts etc. Seeing a couple of promising youth players coming through etc.
The fact that the first game in 3 years that didn't really matter was a little flat would have little bearing on attendance.
And yes, in answer to @jal I do have a more positive outlook than some. I'm not blaming today or events of two years ago, but am saying that one below par game after everything is excusable. There have been people saying that players weren't trying or didn't care, and that simply rubbish.
And as for @dickwalton1964 showing up with his usual negativity. I was there. One of more than 9000 for a game you said only 5/6000 would bother with!
We all do support Oxford, but sadly some have lost sight of why!
Throwing a few shirts/scarfs etc means diddly squat, it’s performances and results that ultimately bring the punters throw the doors and that was poor/disappointing.
I really want Karl to succeed, but I really don’t think he’s capable of taking us to the next level as he get too emotionally involved.
Yes, he can say things along the lines of ‘the fans have been great’ etc, but that will wear thin and most fans will see right through these comments if the performances/results don’t happen next season.
Let’s hope he’s truly learnt and gets in athletic/strong players next season