2 weeks on, I think Oxford United have just given the clearest statement of what is happening at the club.
We were unlucky to only get a point at Sunderland but were much the stronger team today against the promotion favourites. In the first half we were fantastic. We played the ball around, created chances and one pretty much every second ball. Mous run the show from the back, Dickie won every header, Brannagan and Gorrin controlled the middle of the pitch, Henry, Mackie and Woodburn were fantastic and Fosu was almost unplayable.
Even when we tired in the second half, we still created the better chances and could have given Peterborough an absolute thumping.
Players like Ageyi, alongside Elliott Moore coming in on a 3 year contract shows how we are building for the future. Plus the extended contracts of Dickie and Robinson, with Brannagan not being far away from extending his own stay. We can clearly attract the young prospect who feel that we're able to support their development. Also players like Matty Taylor (who will be here by Tuesday) and probably George Thorne who will provide additional experience throughout the club.
Then we see the training ground, which I was mocked for talking up, but those who visited with OxVox yesterday spoke very highly off. Likewise, Chris Cadden on the preview show talking about how good everything is behind the scenes. The team spirit is evident from the end of last season and into this. Robinson talks about creating a culture and that is visible from the kids up to the first team.
Then, we have the work that is genuinely going on behind the scenes to provide our long term future with the stadium plans.
All of this is far more important than some silly meaningless statement that tries to appease the crazy views on here.