Away Match Day Thread +++ 30/12/2017 Bradford City v OUFC match day thread +++

[HayfieldYellow]

Okay.
Just had a look at the last fifteen in all competitions and I make it 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses.

Yeah, sorry, I was only looking at league fixtures.

 

[gingerox]

I'd add nearly conceding a goal due to a stupid/blind attempted pass across our defence (this time by Ricardinho).

Much as I love him, far from his best game yesterday. Was the only mistake I recall passing it round the back, I've got no problem with Mous bringing it out like he does as it's more beneficial in the long run that just hoofing it.

 

[Blox21]

Looking back on yesterday I thoroughly enjoyed it despite the result. Went to a few decent boozers. Proper ground. Proper crowd, and a good open, end to end game of football to match. Bradford could have been out of sight first half, but equally we had a couple of chances. The pleasing thing for me was that we didn't let our heads drop and had a right go. I would much rather that than hold on for a 0-0 away at Rochdale. Bradford are a good side and will be in the promotion mix. Only being 22 I was not fortunate enough to see the glory days of the 80's. I have been brought up on conference and battling league 2 football. This is the best I've ever seen Oxford. Far too much negativity on here. We are exactly where we should be, an inconsistent, frustrating, mid-table league one team. And I for one am ok with that.

Easily pleased then !

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Pitch Is the same for both teams....

 

[Corporate_Clive]

It was but doesnt help our style. AKA Mapp @ home when egg chasers were tenants.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

I think Pep has this game and he one against MK Dons to save his job. There’s not a lot between and us and the bottom four. Drop six more points today and Monday and that will be curtains for Pep...my personal opinion

 

[Corporate_Clive]

MK Dons are a (weak) footballing team. So...home win???

 

[Corporate_Clive]

First on the shopping list as of Monday 1am a STRIKER THAT WILL f*****g SHOOT

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Agon?

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Used to be proud to be seen sporting OUFC insignia, badges, shirts etc when out and about. These days they all stay at home. Embarrassed to be identified with such crap.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

You are forgetting 2007/08 Conf team before CW. We were heading for Con South.

 

[Mellowyellow]

Oh I see.... you now want an entire new squad as well? If I recall its not where you finish in Dec/Jan that really matters. How anyone with your mindset can enjoy football is beyond me. You seem convinced that the Club is in crisis from the top down to the players....... yet we are doing alright in League One which is far better than the pits of the Conference but not as good as the heady days when we were in the top pile. Just enjoy the rollercoaster......its running and there is nothing you can do about it.

Just an opinion . Oh and I love the way you put words in peoples mouths:
"you now want an entire new squad as well"
"You seem convinced that the Club is in crisis from the top down to the players"

I have never said these things.
Ok, I give in, no more free speech on the forum please Dave of Essex doesn't like it.
Everything is rosy in the garden, pep is doing a wonderful job, we will hammer MKD tomorrow, we have dropped from 8 to 12 but the champion league beckons....OK now????

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Payne back off to Huddersfield then back on loan. I am not in the know, simply a friend lodges with one the academy coaches at Huddersfield.

Payne asked to return, and he left it at that.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Thank you for the update.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Probably gone into these once big time players paychecks, Dwight is probably one of the highest earners at the club. Also forking out the 250k a year that Appleton earned and paying it to PEP.

Some people need a reality check, it may hurt to hear and they may be in denial but sometimes things need to be said exactly how it is.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Money has been spent on paying staff wages of a large squad, who the best players are injuried. PEP hasnt been lucky on that front.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Just an opinion . Oh and I love the way you put words in peoples mouths:
"you now want an entire new squad as well"
"You seem convinced that the Club is in crisis from the top down to the players"

I have never said these things.
Ok, I give in, no more free speech on the forum please Dave of Essex doesn't like it.
Everything is rosy in the garden, pep is doing a wonderful job, we will hammer MKD tomorrow, we have dropped from 8 to 12 but the champion league beckons....OK now????

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Ivo and Agon played in the Champions League for Malmo.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

I think Ruffles has been lucky to retain his starting place. He was one of the worst against Wigan and equally useless today at protecting the defence and giving the ball away

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Ruffs is suffering from not having Curtis behind him. Nelson is a tough b****r and takes no-nonsense and is a natural leader = vital spine of team missing.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

The pressure is on DE. Does he spend any money, and more importantly, does he stick with Pep?

 

[Corporate_Clive]

More importantly with Mr Eales buy me a NY hot dog& a pint in the blackbird tomorrow?

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Gino needs to get a grip on himself!

 

[Deleted member 462]

Not sure I like this new quote feature

 

[Corporate_Clive]

His wife has just had their first child. I am assuming he doesnt have any other option.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Pep saying we must make our ground a fortress against the mongs bloody hell get real Pep

 

[Corporate_Clive]

I have never seen a 3 sided fortress.

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Sounded like our greatest hits once again:

Start slowly - tick
Concede in the first 20mins - tick
Poor game management - tick
Concede from crosses in to the box - tick

Same old.

When was our last decent performance?

 

[Corporate_Clive]

Bristol Rovers away. And they are struggling 2017/18.

 

[Deleted member 462]

Clive. Click quote on the post u want to talk about, then go to the box u write in, click insert quote, add quotes to message for multiple quotes . Or just click reply for a single