Oxford United (A) Match Thread.... - Page 5

Accynewcomer · 22-08-2018, 11:41

Super Billy, hopefully thats him back on the score sheets week in week out.

Phil Whalley · 22-08-2018, 14:39

Exile’s report is spot on. Some early-season questions starting to be answered. Anderton looks a decent bet for the left-back spot. I guess that Ben just wants to play, but its not right that he’s played out of position and subsequently exposed if he comes up against a quality opponent, as he did last night in the shape of Norman. Callum is having one of those patches where his every mistake is punished, I thought he was a bit unlucky with their second last night. We have a lot of young defenders out there, Hughesy is playing an important role in getting them through these games, its a physical league, there was a lot of treatment being dished out by Oxford last night.

Coley’s tactic of trying Sam as a no.10 didn’t work too well, but the switch to have Billy doing that for Offy worked a treat, and Sam shored up the midfield effectively.

Were definitely a bit lucky last night in the sense that Oxford could have been out of sight at HT, but after the subs came on we matched them.

cashman · 22-08-2018, 14:44

Whats yer thoughts on Ross Phil? meself i think he will make a real good un.

Lord Didsbury · 22-08-2018, 19:50

Great report Exile - Shows how observant I am. I had Big Ben down as a left footer...,I’m sure he pings some long balls forward with his left quite a lot?

Exile on Spencer St · 22-08-2018, 20:07

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Great report Exile - Shows how observant I am. I had Big Ben down as a left footer...,I’m sure he pings some long balls forward with his left quite a lot?

You may be correct, Your Lordship. I like Big Ben but, tbh, just sensed he was on his wrong side from some of his play. As Phil wrote, he and the rest of the defence were up against what I thought were some quick, strong and direct players. I was particularly impressed with their No.16. Having said that, Oxford's 'centre forward' (if such a thing still exists) was pretty ineffective as Messrs Hughes and Sykes kept him quiet. Having now seen him at Bristol and Oxford (and in answer to Cashy's question) I think Ross Sykes could develop into a really good player. Hope so as he deserves his chance.

Phil Whalley · 22-08-2018, 21:05

Certainly a prospect, Cashy, and having been around the club a while now he's clearly earned Coley's trust over pre-season that he's ready. And to keep Harvey and Ben out of the side says a lot. He's now got a huge opportunity to establish himself in League One, not many managers would put a 19 year-old in such a position of responsibility, so I hope he keeps working hard at his game and repays Coley's faith.

monkey hanger · 23-08-2018, 08:20

[QUOTE=Exile on Spencer St;1216509]Even though he was a local man, I doubt even Inspector Morse could figure out how Oxford got robbed last night.

And then, of course, one difference between the two teams was our very own Sir William Kee. He was stupendous last night.

firstly how many times have we been to a home game and been so called robbed by the opposition. its going to happen to us during the season so lets enjoy the 3 points. as for billy, some had written him off after saturdays game as a division 1 player after 3 games. well done billy keep it up.

cashman · 23-08-2018, 08:39

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Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

Even though he was a local man, I doubt even Inspector Morse could figure out how Oxford got robbed last night.

And then, of course, one difference between the two teams was our very own Sir William Kee. He was stupendous last night.

firstly how many times have we been to a home game and been so called robbed by the opposition. its going to happen to us during the season so lets enjoy the 3 points. as for billy, some had written him off after saturdays game as a division 1 player after 3 games. well done billy keep it up.

Only those who are a bit short,would write billy off, he had been carrying a foot injury and used Coleys boots the other night, cos they were stronger, Those who went say he had a great game and thats with a dicky foot.

cashman · 23-08-2018, 10:29

Just read, the idiot that reports in accy observer says our first goal was an own goal, he obviously gets his info from the BBC, cos they are pretty useless.

Exile on Spencer St · 23-08-2018, 16:58

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Originally Posted by cashman

Just read, the idiot that reports in accy observer says our first goal was an own goal, he obviously gets his info from the BBC, cos they are pretty useless.

In the 'photo gallery' of the Oxford game on the Fishy site there's a photo of Ross Sykes as he hooks the ball back over the Oxford defenders, and then another of it looping over the keeper into the top corner.
Looked like he did it on the night, the tannoy announcer at the match thought he'd scored, Ross thought he'd scored.
But, heh, don't the BBC always know best.

cashman · 23-08-2018, 18:07

On the night exile Oxford United F.C. said it was Ross, Andy Holt told me it was Ross, It just shows to me how inept the BBC sports actually are.

MikeA · 23-08-2018, 19:37

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On the night exile Oxford United F.C. said it was Ross, Andy Holt told me it was Ross, It just shows to me how inept the BBC sports actually are.

This looks like Ross's goal to me:
http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/wp-co...Sykes-Goal.jpg

mab · 23-08-2018, 22:29

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cashman · 24-08-2018, 07:33

To be honest i wouldn't worry that much if i were an Oxford Fan, given all the reports ive seen oer the performance against us, i'm sure things will turn fer em.

Chrisr · 24-08-2018, 10:39

I didn't get to the away game but Coley's report was interesting. However I was a little unsure about Sykes but I am coming around to see him as a prospect of good quality. From accounts all round it was a game we really shouldn't have won but got lucky. I will take that as it has happened to us several times. That's football as they say. Good to see young Ogle getting a loan spell at southport. I thought he was ready to play in the first team. I am surprised suisa doesn't get a start more often. Ben should be playing midfield where he belongs. I don't think anyone can say which is our best team yet. After about 10 games we will know a lot more. So far so good.