General Possible milestones

[Marked Ox]

https://www.Oxfordm**l.co.uk/sport/19378013.oxford-united-players-reach-milestones-2021-22/

James Henry only needs to slightly better this last season and he'd match or overtake 10th spot in the all time goalscorer for the club. The biggest surprise is the 10th highest goalscorer is Matt Murphy, another player that probably got some unfair criticism.

Albeit, James Henry could then get usurped by Matty Taylor.

 

[bazzer9461]

I think Matt will pass James but James will pass Matt…..alright I’ll get my coat

 

[SteMerritt]

Matt Murphy had a fabulous scoring record, you'd not see much of him in a game then suddenly he'd appear late in the box, completely unmarked, and score.

He got way more stick than he ever deserved.

 

[Berliner]

Matt Murphy had a fabulous scoring record, you'd not see much of him in a game then suddenly he'd appear late in the box, completely unmarked, and score.

He got way more stick than he ever deserved.

*cough* Reading away *cough*

 

[RyanioBirdio]

Matt Murphy had a fabulous scoring record, you'd not see much of him in a game then suddenly he'd appear late in the box, completely unmarked, and score.

He got way more stick than he ever deserved.

It was because he had a weird run.

That half-volley at Reading was good though.

EDIT: Snap @Berliner

 

[horseman]

Matt Murphy had a fabulous scoring record, you'd not see much of him in a game then suddenly he'd appear late in the box, completely unmarked, and score.

He got way more stick than he ever deserved.

didn't Denis Smith sub him about 5 minutes after bringing him on?

Never could understand all the stick he got

 

[Marked Ox]

It was because he had a weird run.

That volley at Reading was good though.

I think it was because he was part of the squad through our decline as well which meant some people blamed him as it was easier to do that than the mess we were off the pitch.

He was always a good squad player and from memory gave us something different.

 

[SteMerritt]

*cough* Reading away *cough*

3mins 50. Arriving late, smashing the ball home

 

[RyanioBirdio]

I think it was because he was part of the squad through our decline as well which meant some people blamed him as it was easier to do that than the mess we were off the pitch.

He did have a weird run, though.

 

[Marked Ox]

He did have a weird run, though.

Not disputing that. Which other Oxford players had weird runs? Dave Langan's was like a cartoon characters when he got in full flight.

 

[Oxt1]

Not disputing that. Which other Oxford players had weird runs? Dave Langan's was like a cartoon characters when he got in full flight.

Jim Magilton, not so much the run more that his head seemed to be attached by a piece of elastic and bounced around!

 

[bazzer9461]

Not disputing that. Which other Oxford players had weird runs? Dave Langan's was like a cartoon characters when he got in full flight.

But that goal, an absolute screamer

 

[RyanioBirdio]

Not disputing that. Which other Oxford players had weird runs?

Martin Gray genuinely ran like an angry crab.

 

[Sarge]

Martin Gray genuinely ran like an angry crab.

Passed like one too

 

[SteMerritt]

Passed like one too

Well that's the goal celebration sorted for when we beat Sunderland next year...

 

[Marked Ox]

Passed like one too

But he tackled like a nutter.

 

[Northstandboy]

I have a milestone for this coming season... the day we announce Season Tickets!

 

[werthersoriginal]

Matt Murphy was a great finisher but not a particularly good midfielder as I recall, didn’t have the passing and crossing of James Henry. Oddly he had almost no career before or after us

 

[Berliner]

Jon Narbett, he was the one who ran with his elbows out if I recall?

 

[Peterdev]

Contrary to many people I liked Matt Murphy. Always thought he could do more but his shooting record was up there with many of the best

 

[Marked Ox]

Jon Narbett, he was the one who ran with his elbows out if I recall?

That was more than he did with his feet.

 

[bazzer9461]

Another milestone OUFC v Pompey 2017/18 season the introduction of Gino Van Kessel a worldly goal is all thinking wow and the board them thinking kerching ££££ and then after that game WTF

 

[Oslernorth]

3mins 50. Arriving late, smashing the ball home

I used to get frustrated at the amount of times he gave the ball away. But that was a fantastic goal though.
I remember him having a very good game against Chelsea in the FA Cup 4th round in 1999.

 

[Golden Dr Otto]

Not disputing that. Which other Oxford players had weird runs? Dave Langan's was like a cartoon characters when he got in full flight.

Mark Angel.

clear winner.

Chicken George ?

 

[Marked Ox]

Mark Angel.

clear winner.

Chicken George ?

I thought about Chicken George so had a look back at old footage and his running isn't weird really but a yes on Mark Angel.

 

[SteMerritt]

I thought about Chicken George so had a look back at old footage and his running isn't weird really but a yes on Mark Angel.

My memories of Chicken George were that he would on occasions go on a Worldy of a dribble, beat about 5 players, then either run out of pitch or get tackled trying to take on a few more just for the hell of it.

My hero throughout the 83/84/85 seasons, much more fun than the very sensible and very effective Kevin Brock on the other side. Although Jim Smith obviously didn't think so, and replaced him with the equally maverick Peter Rhodes-Brown.

 

[Marked Ox]

My memories of Chicken George were that he would on occasions go on a Worldy of a dribble, beat about 5 players, then either run out of pitch or get tackled trying to take on a few more just for the hell of it.

My hero throughout the 83/84/85 seasons, much more fun than the very sensible and very effective Kevin Brock on the other side. Although Jim Smith obviously didn't think so, and replaced him with the equally maverick Peter Rhodes-Brown.

Jim Smith was just ruthless but generally spot on around that time. Billy Hamilton and John Aldridge for Mick Vinter and Steve Biggins etc. Rosie was faster iirc and he did score that goal against Chelsea. At least we can work out who Chrissy Allen's idol was with his knack of running off the pitch!