Away Match Day Thread +++ L1 29/12/2019 AFC Wimbledon v OUFC +++

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OX14 said:
The performance was shite from both teams, the atmosphere was poor, the ground was cold and soulless,

I can't think of any I've attended that was worse. Even the conference days it was always a new ground to me and there was plenty of drinking, socialising before and after the game. Mk felt to much commercial, reminded me when Wembley hosts the American football. I won't be going back there again in a rush.
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Ah if you are talking match day experience I get it.
You said performance and there were loads of far worse performances in the Conference.
Agree re the experience at MK which is awful
 
StEbbesYellows said:
Yes, defo not one of the worst, but IMO one of the most disappointing games I've seen in 55 years of watching OUFC, given the relative positions of the teams. Anyway, that's behind us, now basking in the warm glow of today's VICTORY!
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Mmm. I remember well the Conference. Not just the Tonbridge Angels, but lots of defeats to teams with crowds of 500 to 1000 beating us.
As I said I could probably come up with many many worse performances ( and MK put a little of perspective today).
But yes things are very good at the moment.
 
Just what the Loungers needed! Gave both of us an opportunity to forget our heavy colds/chest infection and enjoy a fine winning result. Baptiste was excellent today and worked hard to create, Sykes was ever keen to get into a shooting or crossing position and Dickie was the Dickster! Mackie absolutely infuriated the AFC defence and caused them to leave gaps all over the place. Sam Long showed again that he is up to the mark and Gorrin and Brannagan ran the midfield with all the others contributing. If I had any doubts then, sadly, it would have to be Rob Hall. He showed enthusiasm but not the application, having said that, his replacement, Fosu, has still got to accept that you can't beat everyone and sometimes it's better to pass.

As to the ground, well, so many struggled to see the game from the abysmal terracing, will be good not having to go back there again. Good for the Loungers as it is only a 45 minute drive back down the A3 to get home!
 
Long and Eric had great games, whilst Hall missed possibly his last chance to impress to avoid going out on loan. Archer made a fantastic save in the second half. The 5 changes showed that we have a second string, that can still beat teams that can be a danger.

As for Cadden, not sure we've heard the full story, but someone asked KR outright if there was any chance of staying, just as the second half kicked off, and he replied no. Now whether he would tell fans so openly what is going on is doubtful, but the way Long was encouraged to go forward, and did admirably, he can step in until a replacement is found for Cadden, if one is needed.

We move onto Doncaster, which sees KR with a dilemma, to bring back the rested or keep with the team that won today.
Would love to think we could take 1000 there, being a bank holiday, but nearer 700 is more realistic.
 
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Manorlounger said:
Just what the Loungers needed! Gave both of us an opportunity to forget our heavy colds/chest infection and enjoy a fine winning result. Baptiste was excellent today and worked hard to create, Sykes was ever keen to get into a shooting or crossing position and Dickie was the Dickster! Mackie absolutely infuriated the AFC defence and caused them to leave gaps all over the place. Sam Long showed again that he is up to the mark and Gorrin and Brannagan ran the midfield with all the others contributing. If I had any doubts then, sadly, it would have to be Rob Hall. He showed enthusiasm but not the application, having said that, his replacement, Fosu, has still got to accept that you can't beat everyone and sometimes it's better to pass.

As to the ground, well, so many struggled to see the game from the abysmal terracing, will be good not having to go back there again. Good for the Loungers as it is only a 45 minute drive back down the A3 to get home!
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Not being harsh on Hall but I think that was his last game in an Oxford shirt. He is not good enough sorry, I reckon he will be loaned out to league 2 quite sharpish.
 
Mellowyellow said:
Long and Eric had great games, whilst Hall missed possibly his last chance to impress to avoid going out on loan. Archer made a fantastic save in the second half. The 5 changes showed that we have a second string, that can still beat teams that can be a danger.

As for Cadden, not sure we've heard the full story, but someone asked KR outright if there was any chance of staying, just as the second half kicked off, and he replied no. Now whether he would tell fans so openly what is going on is doubtful, but the way Long was encouraged to go forward, and did admirably, he can step in until a replacement is found for Cadden, if one is needed.

We move onto Doncaster, which sees KR with a dilemma, to bring back the rested or keep with the team that won today.
Would love to think we could take 1000 there, being a bank holiday, but nearer 700 is more realistic.
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I think that KR will play the best side v Doncaster.
Great to see the back ups do so well, but Henry, Taylor, Fosu will start I reckon
 
Fantastic win, I would have taken a draw today. I’m really started to believe we can go up automatically now especially with a few new faces due to arrive in January. I also thought at the time that the break we got with Lincoln hitting the post in the last minute could be a defining moment of our season. Pleased for Sykes, think that will see his confidence grow and he’ll kick on now. COYY!!!!
 
Teddydee1980 said:
Was just looking back at the equivalent fixture last year...a defeat to Southend, we were bemoaning a lack of striker and had serious financial concerns with claims that players weren't paid...

It's a different world one year on.
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It's great, isn't it ?
 
Archer 8 - Couple of good saves, first time he's been tested, distribution mostly good.
Ruffels 7 - As ever, solid. Credit to his fitness for another 90mins.
Moore 7 - Shaky start but settled down.
Dickie 8 - Brilliant again. Targeted off the ball which is a credit to his ability.
Long 7 - Great cross for our 1st but could have done better theirs
Gorrin 8 - Stopped so many of their counters and started so many of our attacks.
Brannagan 7 - Did well especially considering early booking, long passing impressive especially.
Baptiste 8 - Unbelievable assist + hardworking defensively, one outstanding tackle in particular first half.
Hall 6 - Unfortunately don't think he took his chance, thought the game mostly passed him by.
Sykes 8 - Looked good out wide again, some lovely touches to go with a great finish.
Mackie 8 - His work rate seems to improve game on game, was still sprinting at their GK in the 90th min. Hold up play was also better than usual.

Fosu 6 - Looked refreshed coming on vs tired legs, hopefully can continue against Doncaster
Mous + Taylor - Not on that long

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Odd but in KR we trust
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KR 10 - Spot on with his rotation and subs, freeing up Baptiste to assist the 2nd and managed the game flawlessly (shame we switched off at start of 2nd half). One of our most important assets.
 
Fourthstand said:
Enjoying the moment but there’s a long way to go. Also enjoying having a read of other forums and twitter this evening. Raising a glass to KR tonight - well done sir. COYY
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We are in a good position and are winning some of the scrappy games having rotated the team.
So all good. But it is still early and we have to keep going. The transfer window will be huge (in and out)
 
It's quite sad coz I'm sure we all have a soft spot for Rob Hall but I cant see him playing again for us unless we have some mega bad luck with injuries now
 
OxfordBoy said:
Great result and with Henry, Mous, Fosu and Taylor (barring a few minutes) getting a game off to rest their legs you'd imagine 2 or 3 of those will start at Doncaster so should be nice and fresh, today tipped me over the edge and got myself a ticket for Donny so cannot wait now
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Good ol boy
 
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