Current Player Thread Jamie McDonnell

[Carpy]

Jamie McDonnell Signs For Oxford United | Oxford United Football Club

Oxford United are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Jamie McDonnell on a long-term contract from Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

www.oufc.co.uk

Welcome Jamie!

Like this signing a lot, back to bringing in exciting, young footballers.

 

[Basham Wonderland]

Which is why neither of them were genuinely world class.

They were inadaptable.

Zidane
Maradona
Pirlo
Gerrard
Leven

In that order.

 

[m]

Zidane
Maradona
Pirlo
Gerrard
Leven

In that order.

There's a lot to like on that list.

And Steven Gerrard.

 

[Carpy]

Zidane
Maradona
Pirlo
Gerrard
Leven

In that order.

 

[Mad Dog]

Good 1st eleven but that’s not a great bench at this level. Better than what we’ve had though which shows just how hard this league is.

It shows we’re moving in the right direction though.

It sounds like we’re far from done in this window, so by the end of the month our first 11 could look even better, and then our bench will look pretty good by then as well…

 

[Chris on a Bike]

So you enjoy reading negativity on 99% of his posts about the football club you support, to which most are completely ridiculous and delusional, because it winds up other genuine posters?

I've got him on 'ignore' (one of two). It'll give him a warm feeling to know that.

 

[dickwalton1964]

Never seen the lad play, know nothing about him, so I’ll reserve judgement until I’ve seen him but on paper sounds promising.

Welcome !

 

[Emilio]

Gerrard and Lampard couldn't play together...

That's my point. As I said "This is why he never did well alongside Lampard, who was also always looking to create." Neither flourished because they didn't have the security. Think Makelele for Chelsea allowing Lampard to play.

 

[Stranger]

Zidane
Maradona
Pirlo
Gerrard
Leven

In that order.

Harsh on Leven

 

[unification]

Zidane
Maradona
Pirlo
Gerrard
Leven

In that order.

You've missed off Dave Savage.

 

[Emilio]

I kind of see BDK more of an Alonso with his energy and vision for a pass, with Cam as the Gerrard, and McDonnell as the Mascherano. For me, a midfield always works best when you have one ball-winner, one box-to-box player and a playmaker

Yes, you're absolutely right, Alonso was much more of a ballplayer. Mascherano was more fitting in as McDonnell (as I understand it) in that simile.

 

[OUFCwaffle]

Looks a great signing, welcome Jamie! We suddenly look to have lots of depth and cover all over the field which is going to be essential if we're going to try to scrap it to stay up.

Just need to get some form together now

 

[OUFCwaffle]

My cousin is a Mansfield Season Ticket holder and extremely positive about him. Says he will not go missing and has had a huge impact on Mansfield. Described him as a bit of a throwback who loves a tackle and will fight like a tiger

Let’s hope the step up sees the same

Sounds a bit like a younger Cam Bran, could be the next generation

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[Stranger]

Difficult to understand those broad Oxfordshire accents

 

[Eric Blair]

Zidane
Maradona
Pirlo
Gerrard
Leven

In that order.

Yet none of them had teeth as good as Josh McEachran

 

[Norwich exile]

Really hope this guy is an absolute nasty b@stard to play against. We’ve had a need for a good old sh1thouse in our team for years.

 

[brightonyellow]

Sensational today. Just what we’ve been missing.

 

[AssHead]

Sensational today. Just what we’ve been missing.

Yep. Exactly the sort of player that fans will love.

 

[TheDukeOfBanburyshire]

Sensational today. Just what we’ve been missing.

Certainly was. Hasn't got the greatest header though, if I'm being uber critical.

 

[brightonyellow]

Certainly was. Hasn't got the greatest header though, if I'm being uber critical.

Don’t think his passing range is good as Brannagan and BDK either, which is completely fine, not his game. Should compliment and let others play to theirs.

Lost count of how many balls he won and passes he intercepted in the middle today!

 

[TheDukeOfBanburyshire]

Don’t think his passing range is good as Brannagan and BDK either, which is completely fine, not his game. Should compliment and let others play to theirs.

Lost count of how many balls he won and passes he intercepted in the middle today!

Completely agree, he's exactly what we've needed.

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

If he continues to improve I think he could be some signing. Full of energy and running. Players like him and MPH make us so much harder to play against

 

[90syeIlow]

I loved the way he got stuck in today.

You can tell he has come been playing in league one, in terms of the aggressiveness he showed today, which is perfect as it's just what we need despite being a Championship side.

That isn't to say he isn't a technical player because he clearly is, but we needed some raw dogged energy in midfield and it reminded me of what Cam used to offer us in league one.

 

[Northernyellow]

He reminded me of Alex Gorrin. But miles better. Very aggressive. Just the sort of player we've needed for ages. As a full debut, I thought it was brilliant.

 

[n1]

Been waiting to see if everyone else was as impressed as me and looks like plenty were.

Complemeted Brannagan well. Added extra energy, covered the pitch and won the ball really well on several occasions.

Also gave BDK a rest. How nice was it to have him to bring on!

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

Also gave BDK a rest. How nice was it to have him to bring on!

At right midfield, of all places!

 

[RBNO]

as a dm hes not there to play pretty passes...hes there to get stuck in.....an boy he gets stuck in ....great signing ....does the job he was hired to do ....cant wait to watch him improve my god he will be a beast

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

Song for him (nicking the tune from the Mikel Merino song):

"Do, do do do do, do do do do, Jamie McDonnnnell..."

 

[NorthWestOx]

Song for him (nicking the tune from the Mikel Merino song):

"Do, do do do do, do do do do, Jamie McConnnnell..."

What about a song for Jamie McDonnell, though?

I must admit, I wasn't sure if it was McDonnell or McConnell at first.

 

[TheDukeOfBanburyshire]

What about a song for Jamie McDonnell, though?

I must admit, I wasn't sure if it was McDonnell or McConnell at first.