Has to be partly down to the 'Rooney factor'.
-
****Join the YF Fantasy EFL League: HERE. ****
General An Unbiased Look at Oxford United's Championship Chances
- Thread starter VisitorInPeace
- Start date
Has to be partly down to the 'Rooney factor'.
VisitorInPeace
Blackburn Rovers Supporter
I revised my predicted league table after the transfer window closed, where I placed Oxford United in 19th place. I wrote the following: Before the season started, I had Oxford United in a relegation spot. I no longer do. The Yellow Shirts have been a breath of fresh air at the start of the season, and they seem to be performing very well under Des Buckingham's leadership. Oxford impresses with their pressing off the ball, while also having no trouble creating chances going forward. Since I released my prediction, they have been very active in the transfer market, and several players have come through the doors at Kassam Stadium who can help keep Oxford away from relegation. The signings of Siriki Dembele and Malcolm Ebiowei, in particular, make me optimistic for Oxford’s prospects. The results so far have been good, and so have the performances. I’ve seen enough to believe in Oxford securing their Championship status for another season.
NorthWestOx
Well-known member
tbf, I thought Blackburn would struggle, but then they went on a late spending spree.
SirAndyOfCrosby
Well-known member
That's the thing about predictions, if you amend them enough eventually something will stick.
Don't worry, you're not the first fan of a Championship club to absolutely make sh*t up on the spot and be shown to be, with all respect, f*cking clueless.
And you won't be the last.
SSO
Active member
To be fair his opening post was before the end of the window and he did make a decent enough argument across the piece. He has come back and placed us 19th which is what we would have wanted for ourselves before a ball was kicked. I am seriously thinking though that a lot of guys on social media giving it the big un and disrespecting our chances deserve a mention at the end of this season. So I am collecting names and will be intending to give them the Father Ted Golden Cleric treatment when we are safe.
MarkG
Well-known member
Erol Bulut is in Cardiff City last chance saloon, he must change now to survive
Bulut’s football and tactics have bored Bluebirds fans and pressure is on for manager to change his ways for Leeds United clash
www.walesonline.co.uk
Cardiff have replaced those seven several times over and clearly have a much superior squad, yet they languish at the bottom while Derby and Oxford are in the top eight.
Good luck to those two, but that can’t be deemed acceptable in the Welsh capital."
MarkG
Well-known member
According to this article, we had the largest % increase in squad value (+128%) in the Championship over the transfer window.
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
Can't find a link to the original story though.
Derby County rated huge transfer winners with major £9m boost
Latest Derby County news from Derbyshire Live brings you analysis that has been carried out on Derby's squad value
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
Can't find a link to the original story though.
PottersRightBoot
Well-known member
Smells like AI.
Big Ron
Well-known member
I've seen a few comments from opposing fans this season to the effect of 'you wouldn't swap any of Oxford's players with ours', which although occasionally true, doesn't actually reflect what they have watched. It seems we have put together a team and squad worth more than the individual component parts - we've got some skill, pace and flair, allied to squad depth, organisation, tactical adaptability and a hell of a lot of fight.
Sure, there will be some bad days ahead but we've shown enough so far to suggest we can give it a good go in this division, while hopefully pushing ahead of some of teams with 'superior' squads and delusional fans.
Sure, there will be some bad days ahead but we've shown enough so far to suggest we can give it a good go in this division, while hopefully pushing ahead of some of teams with 'superior' squads and delusional fans.
oxfordfan1
Active member
I agree we’ve recruited really well a couple of Wiley old dogs who’ve been there and done it phillips, Vaulks, Dembele all three know how to win a game can hold the ball up well and rarely give it away or lose possession whilst bringing others into play. Something we’ve lacked, Dembele has a lot of quality’s going forward also impressed with his defensive side to his game head and shoulders above anyone last weekend, real class act. Got a few fringe players in who just need to be given a opportunity in mizouni, Placheta and they look very good from what I’ve seen this season albeit not that many minutes so far. Of course the players we all thought could step up have done and look very good, brannagan, Moore, brown, goodhram, Rodrigues,Harris oh and not forgetting Edwards who on his day is unplayable exciting times. I would be worried if Dembele, Edwards we’re running at me there gonna give some defences and absolute nightmare. Stokes 22 last Saturday looked like he’d had enough of Dembele after 50 minutes of chasing his shadow he looked like he’d been in the ring with Tyson for 12rounds.Long may it continue up the yellows
chuckbert
Well-known member
lol. I’m not sure what percentage of football pundits would pass the Turing test anyway!
holdsteady
Well-known member
"Derby picked three players Cardiff discarded - Ebou Adams, Curtis Nelson and Nathaniel Mendez Laing, who each starred in their team’s 1-0 win. Oxford United have four - Mark Harris, Will Vaulks, Joe Bennett and Ciaron Brown.Erol Bulut is in Cardiff City last chance saloon, he must change now to survive
Bulut’s football and tactics have bored Bluebirds fans and pressure is on for manager to change his ways for Leeds United clash
Cardiff have replaced those seven several times over and clearly have a much superior squad, yet they languish at the bottom while Derby and Oxford are in the top eight.
Good luck to those two, but that can’t be deemed acceptable in the Welsh capital."
Are Cardiff a bigger club than Derby?
Llangennech
Active member
Not a bad start.
Paul Cannell
Well-known member
I don't think so. Clough managed Hartlepool so in my mind they're bigger than Carlisle.
