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Genuinely interested to see what everyone’s thoughts are, the bottom line is have we improved as a squad? - I personally think we’ll still light up front, maybe the under 23 squad will be more important than we first thought.
 
Without a doubt the squad has been improved. Still to be seen is whether the improvement is sufficient to challenge for promotion. Far too early to say but, there is some way to go for us to consider putting any champagne on ice. (that won't stop Mrs Manorlounger putting a bottle in the fridge but nothing ever has!)
 
For me if we can secure the services of Hall and Nelson and maybe in January sort Holmes on a permanent contract then yes think we’ve got every chance of a top 6 finish but still a few buts...
 
Yes agree.
I am wondering what KRs thoughts are? Will Mackie play as a Centre Forward at times? Does KR reckon that Smith will smash it?
Are there any of the younger players that he reckons are decent back up?
Is KR expecting to bring another striker in? Is he going to play with a 'false 9' at times?
KR has brought a lot of players in and He must have a plan on what is going to happen
 
I think some are getting a bit hung up on the 'centre forward' role, when in truth we will set up with a flixible front three where the likes of Henry, Hall, Makie and Browne should all contribute to the goals tally. I would argue that Smith is the nearest we have to a traditional number 9 and that Obika is better in a slighly deeper role.
 
Just reflecting on current situation but I remember Robinson saying he was speaking to 5-8 players before the end of last season with agreements almost being in place, I just get the feeling he’s missed out on a lot of his first choice targets for whatever reasons - Not being negative but equally this has affected the whole preseason and it then seemed a big rush to get players in before the deadline - Worries me a bit also the amount of loanees that we have especially when 3-4 important permanent squad members have been sold/released.
 
Bit surprised he didn’t get another Striker in because it’s obvious he doesn’t trust Obika ( Along with most of us I would have thought ). I know Smith has come in but to me that’s a big gamble so let’s hope it comes off. Maybe they tried and couldn’t get it over the line.
 
I still would like to see the list KR showed Eastwood to persuade him to sign - I bet the only person on it that we actually got is Carruthers. It's pretty obvious we have been knocked back big time on a lot of our preferred choices.
Also did I hear correctly on RO that KR said next Tuesday's Cup match was ..."irrelevant"?
 
VICTOR1986 said:
I still would like to see the list KR showed Eastwood to persuade him to sign - I bet the only person on it that we actually got is Carruthers. It's pretty obvious we have been knocked back big time on a lot of our preferred choices.
Also did I hear correctly on RO that KR said next Tuesday's Cup match was ..."irrelevant"?
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Rad Ox usually have a 'catchup' facility on most of what they broadcast...being away working for today and tomorrow, Ive not had time (as yet) to check if KR's comments are available yet(?) ..... I was intending rushing back on Tuesday to watch the league cup first round match. If,(based on the first two league games) the players arent interested, and, IF the rumoured KR comments about the league cup game (sponsored by our chairman Tiger's pals!!!) are indeed that he, our head coach, thinks the league cup, - the only major cup competition OUFC have won- IS irrelevant (?) ..... with the combination of uninterested players AND an uninterested head coach, why the f**k should Oxford United FC expect long suffering, taken for granted fans and supporters to turn up and part with hard earned cash to watch what seems to be a pointless , in OUFC officials view, game ?:(:(:poop:
 
Most of karls post match interview on RO was inaudible due to him bringing his laptop along to show Nathan how unfair their 1st goal was it kept causing interference /white noise as mapp would call it not sure if he did recorded another one
 
An ideal chance for KR to bring in a loan striker and goalkeeper, or free agents, to play in the cup game he so coverts before Saturday.
Dexter Blackstock seems to be free atm??
 
Really hope that Derry and the recruitment team are scouring the lower leagues to find a forward who can bully defenders. Not bothered about a high scorer, as the point is presumably to bring our range of attackers into the game close enough to the opposition area to create opportunities. How about employing someone like John Still as a consultant?
 
I won’t judge any signings until at least 10-12 games in when players have had time to settle in and forge partnerships although Holmes I suspect I have already done that on. Yesterday I heard people slagging off new signings during the game, utterly moronic and shows a lack of football knowledge and intelligence as we are there to support the team during the game.That said some performances of old and new players need dramatic improvements and quickly.
 
I think we are short cover \ competition at left back. A holding midfielder (in addition to Hanson) I wish we had signed Doughty. Plus a decent striker. We have an awfully lot of U23 players who I have no idea just how good or ready they all are. I have no idea why we didn't list Shearer and Obika at the end of last season they simply aren't good enough.

We currently look like at team at the start of preseason. I have said it before we have had a poor preseason. Maybe we have been over ambitious with our targets who knows. But we have been scrabbling around until the last minute to assemble a squad and now its unfit, unused to the formation and not ready.

So far we have been massively unlucky with injuries but beyond that we just aren't ready yet. I hope the gaps in the squad don't cost us to badly but this season needs to turn around form pretty quickly if we want to achieve anything.
 
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Er yes Banbury - its not "moronic" to say Mackie is not fit or able to play Sunday League - let alone League 1 soccer!! Have we taken him purely because of the Derry/QPR connection?
 
VICTOR1986 said:
Er yes Banbury - its not "moronic" to say Mackie is not fit or able to play Sunday League - let alone League 1 soccer!! Have we taken him purely because of the Derry/QPR connection?
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It’s moronic to abuse players during the game is what I said totally counter productive as well as it affects ALL 11 players in the team the people dishing out the abuse are allegedly there to support.
 
Millman said:
I think we are short cover \ competition at left back. A holding midfielder (in addition to Hanson) I wish we had signed Doughty. Plus a decent striker. We have an awfully lot of U23 players who I have no idea just how good or ready they all are. I have no idea why we didn't list Shearer and Obika at the end of last season they simply aren't good enough.

We currently look like at team at the start of preseason. I have said it before we have had a poor preseason. Maybe we have been over ambitious with our targets who knows. But we have been scrabbling around until the last minute to assemble a squad and now its unfit, unused to the formation and not ready.

So far we have been massively unlucky with injuries but beyond that we just aren't ready yet. I hope the gaps in the squad don't cost us to badly but this season needs to turn around form pretty quickly if we want to achieve anything.
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We didn't need to list Shearer, he was out of contract but we gave him a new one. Now Robbo seems to think he needs a loanee. The mind boggles, worrying!!
 
Banbury2018 said:
It’s moronic to abuse players during the game is what I said totally counter productive as well as it affects ALL 11 players in the team the people dishing out the abuse are allegedly there to support.
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True shouting abuse at players during a match is pointless and most importantly counter productive to every players performance, even the ones not singled out. It doesn't matter which sport you play you'll perform best when you're relaxed and focused. When under pressure and unhappy simple we make seemingly unfathomable mistakes.

That said it's totally acceptable to comment on a players performance on here even if is after just one or two games. It is a fact to even the most footballicly challenged that Mackie and Garbutt have been stand out terrible so far. So they deserve the criticism they're getting along with the rest of the team and KR too. Just as Holmes deserves the praise he is getting after just one game. Yes they might get better many players do once settled but it still doesn't detract format the fact that so far we look like favourites for relegation.
 
Shaun Rice said:
True shouting abuse at players during a match is pointless and most importantly counter productive to every players performance, even the ones not singled out. It doesn't matter which sport you play you'll perform best when you're relaxed and focused. When under pressure and unhappy simple we make seemingly unfathomable mistakes.

That said it's totally acceptable to comment on a players performance on here even if is after just one or two games. It is a fact to even the most footballicly challenged that Mackie and Garbutt have been stand out terrible so far. So they deserve the criticism they're getting along with the rest of the team and KR too. Just as Holmes deserves the praise he is getting after just one game. Yes they might get better many players do once settled but it still doesn't detract format the fact that so far we look like favourites for relegation.
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Although I do remember Andy Whing being called useless etc. for a few months and even Constable being questioned for a few games until he started scoring.
 
Banbury2018 said:
Although I do remember Andy Whing being called useless etc. for a few months and even Constable being questioned for a few games until he started scoring.
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Roofe as well, what was it from one eminent poster on here? Something along the lines of "Never going to make it as a league footballer"?
Ricky Sappleton, Steve Anthrobus and Gino van Kessel all scored on their debut, so it can go the other way as well.
Fact is, nobody has ever been relegated in August, and while we need an upturn soon to call us "favourites for relegation" after two games is frankly laughable.
 
Berliner said:
Roofe as well, what was it from one eminent poster on here? Something along the lines of "Never going to make it as a league footballer"?
Ricky Sappleton, Steve Anthrobus and Gino van Kessel all scored on their debut, so it can go the other way as well.
Fact is, nobody has ever been relegated in August, and while we need an upturn soon to call us "favourites for relegation" after two games is frankly laughable.
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The headline on the front of the programme for the first home league game that season still haunts me . . ."There's no stopping the Bus":ROFLMAO:
 
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