General Yesteryear

ON THIS DAY

November 14th 1992

U’s striker John Durnin nets all four goals in a Manor Ground romp over Luton Town on this day 30 years ago.

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Not many from England's worst town there that day. You would think they woud be glad to get out of the place for a day.
 
I thought my comments may produce some debate, lots of contenders, Slough, Wiltshire Town, and that place in Essex that I cannot remember.
 
ON THIS DAY

November 18th 1978

U’s manager Mick Brown gives new signing Ray Graydon, 31 his debut in an away clash at Swansea City at the Vetch Field.
Graydon was a £30,000 signing from North American Soccer League outfit Washington Diplomats.
United drew 1-1 with Jason Seacole notching for the U’s. Alan Waddle for the promotion chasing Swans.

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ON THIS DAY

November 24th 1979

Bill Asprey’s third division U’s are knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round by Isthmian Premier League outfit Barking in front of 1,292.

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ON THIS DAY

Sunday 29th November 1998

United ‘keeper Phil Whitehead plays his final match for the U’s on this day 24 years ago - a 3-1 league away win
at Carrow Road, Norwich (Windass, Wilsterman and Thomson with the goals).

Whitehead was sold to West Brom for a knockdown £250,000 the very next day as United
fought to stay in business after a takeover bid from businessman John Gunn collapsed.
The transfer fee meant staff and players could be paid.

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ON THIS DAY

Sunday 29th November 1998

United ‘keeper Phil Whitehead plays his final match for the U’s on this day 24 years ago - a 3-1 league away win
at Carrow Road, Norwich (Windass, Wilsterman and Thomson with the goals).

Whitehead was sold to West Brom for a knockdown £250,000 the very next day as United
fought to stay in business after a takeover bid from businessman John Gunn collapsed.
The transfer fee meant staff and players could be paid.

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WestOxon U’s said:
ON THIS DAY

Sunday 29th November 1998

United ‘keeper Phil Whitehead plays his final match for the U’s on this day 24 years ago - a 3-1 league away win
at Carrow Road, Norwich (Windass, Wilsterman and Thomson with the goals).

Whitehead was sold to West Brom for a knockdown £250,000 the very next day as United
fought to stay in business after a takeover bid from businessman John Gunn collapsed.
The transfer fee meant staff and players could be paid.

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A yes - those offshore rich folk thinking about buying football clubs, realising its "tricky" and pulling out.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk

United in crisis as tycoon pulls out

Oxford United's future was left hanging in the balance today after the tycoon planning to buy the club pulled out of the deal.
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ON THIS DAY

Sunday 29th November 1998

United ‘keeper Phil Whitehead plays his final match for the U’s on this day 24 years ago - a 3-1 league away win
at Carrow Road, Norwich (Windass, Wilsterman and Thomson with the goals).

Whitehead was sold to West Brom for a knockdown £250,000 the very next day as United
fought to stay in business after a takeover bid from businessman John Gunn collapsed.
The transfer fee meant staff and players could be paid.

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Loved a few post match pints in the Royal Standard.......didn't we all.
 
ON THIS DAY

December 1st 1985

U’s midfielder Andy Thomas scores his 45th and final goal for United In a 1-1 draw at the City Ground, Nottingham. This top flight
match was played on a Sunday afternoon for some reason. First Division games were not televised live that season in the UK.

U’s: Hardwick: Langan, Slatter, Shotton, McDonald - Houghton, Trewick, Hebberd, Phillips - Aldridge Thomas

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ON THIS DAY

December 5th 2020

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On this day two years ago United welcomed back 1,000 fans for the home match with Hull City as lockdown rules are relaxed.
United went one up after 10 minutes through James Henry before a low volley from Greg Docherty brought the score level on 68 minutes.

U’s: Stevens - Long Moore Atkinson, Ruffels - McGuane Gorrin Kelly - Obita Taylor Henry

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