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ON THIS DAY
December 28th 1987
Apparently we lost 2-3 to QPR at Loftus Road in a game that had an 11am kick-off time on a Monday morning in West London. Just 9,125 turned up of course.
Peter Rhoades-Brown and Dean Saunders for the U’s. Striker Billy Whitehurst was deployed in central defence with Tommy Caton.
December 28th 1987
Apparently we lost 2-3 to QPR at Loftus Road in a game that had an 11am kick-off time on a Monday morning in West London. Just 9,125 turned up of course.
Peter Rhoades-Brown and Dean Saunders for the U’s. Striker Billy Whitehurst was deployed in central defence with Tommy Caton.
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ON THIS DAY
January 21st 2023
A late long range effort from Cameron Brannagan gave the U’s a 2-1 home victory over Ipswich at a foggy Grenoble Road on this day 12 months ago.
The midfielder hasn’t netted from open play since this fixture. Yanic Wildschut had earlier opened the scoring with Leif Davis heading an equaliser before half-time.
It was to be Head Coach Karl Robinson’s last victory in charge of United and it would be three months before the U’s won another match.
U’s: Eastwood - Long Moore Brown - Anderson Brannagan McGuane Bate Fleming - Wildschut Bodin
Subs: Findlay, Joseph, Taylor, O’Donkor, Goodrham
Att:9,830
January 21st 2023
A late long range effort from Cameron Brannagan gave the U’s a 2-1 home victory over Ipswich at a foggy Grenoble Road on this day 12 months ago.
The midfielder hasn’t netted from open play since this fixture. Yanic Wildschut had earlier opened the scoring with Leif Davis heading an equaliser before half-time.
It was to be Head Coach Karl Robinson’s last victory in charge of United and it would be three months before the U’s won another match.
U’s: Eastwood - Long Moore Brown - Anderson Brannagan McGuane Bate Fleming - Wildschut Bodin
Subs: Findlay, Joseph, Taylor, O’Donkor, Goodrham
Att:9,830
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Tommy Caton, lovely bloke, hated crowds, weird when you think he played for Celtic and Sunderland. Ended up in ducklington, such a short life.ON THIS DAY
December 28th 1987
Apparently we lost 2-3 to QPR at Loftus Road in a game that had an 11am kick-off time on a Monday morning in West London. Just 9,125 turned up of course.
Peter Rhoades-Brown and Dean Saunders for the U’s. Striker Billy Whitehurst was deployed in central defence with Tommy Caton.
I remember taking Tommy, Andy Melville and Jenks over to Abingdons ground for a vets match and bumping into joey Beauchamp like it was nothing new. Weird thinking 2 of them are no longer with us.
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Very sad but Tommy played for Man City and Arsenal ( and Charlton after us)
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The Athletic talks about football initations including a couple of stories from Matt Elliot about when he was with Oxford.
No bananas involved.
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No bananas involved.
Football's initiations: Laughter, togetherness, fear and abuse
From singing in front of the group to cruel hazing that left young players scarred, football has a complex history with initiations
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The shower prank mentioned in that article was told on one of the 'Behind The Badge' episodes, can't remember which one. There were also quite a few more of that ilk throughout the series.The Athletic talks about football initations including a couple of stories from Matt Elliot about when he was with Oxford.
No bananas involved.
Football's initiations: Laughter, togetherness, fear and abuse
From singing in front of the group to cruel hazing that left young players scarred, football has a complex history with initiations
The Paul Tait one where he went after the prankster (Terry?), who had an imitation gun, with a golf club was very amusing.
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ON THIS DAY
January 31st 1981
Attacking midfielder Andy Thomas,18, nets his first U’s goal in a 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the Manor as new Gaffer Ian Greaves continues to work his magic.
Peter Foley bagged the opener.
U’s: Burton - Doyle Briggs Cooke Fogg - Lythgoe Jeffrey Jones Smithers - Foley Thomas
Att: 4,427
January 31st 1981
Attacking midfielder Andy Thomas,18, nets his first U’s goal in a 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the Manor as new Gaffer Ian Greaves continues to work his magic.
Peter Foley bagged the opener.
U’s: Burton - Doyle Briggs Cooke Fogg - Lythgoe Jeffrey Jones Smithers - Foley Thomas
Att: 4,427
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February 1st 1992
United defeat struggling Newcastle United 5-2 at a foggy Manor Ground. A result that saw the sacking shortly afterwards of Magpies boss Osvaldo Ardiles.
Big Steve Foster with a brace, John Durnin, Trevor Aylott and Paul Simpson with the goals.
U’s: Veysey - Foster Evans Melville Jackson - Penney Lewis Beauchamp Simpson - Aylott Durnin
Att: 5,865
February 1st 1992
United defeat struggling Newcastle United 5-2 at a foggy Manor Ground. A result that saw the sacking shortly afterwards of Magpies boss Osvaldo Ardiles.
Big Steve Foster with a brace, John Durnin, Trevor Aylott and Paul Simpson with the goals.
U’s: Veysey - Foster Evans Melville Jackson - Penney Lewis Beauchamp Simpson - Aylott Durnin
Att: 5,865
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ON THIS DAY
February 1st 1992
United defeat struggling Newcastle United 5-2 at a foggy Manor Ground. A result that saw the sacking shortly afterwards of Magpies boss Osvaldo Ardiles.
Big Steve Foster with a brace, John Durnin, Trevor Aylott and Paul Simpson with the goals.
U’s: Veysey - Foster Evans Melville Jackson - Penney Lewis Beauchamp Simpson - Aylott Durnin
Att: 5,865
Att: 5,865!
Some people would do well to note and reflect!
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For people who enjoy this thread, can I recommend the group 'Sport Memories (Oxfordshire)' on Facebook, some fantastic pictures posted on there. A recent example...
I don't know if the group Admin Joe Cockroft is on the forum, if you are your work is greatly appreciated, some fantastic shots and great memories. JUST LOOK AT THAT SCOREBOARD
I don't know if the group Admin Joe Cockroft is on the forum, if you are your work is greatly appreciated, some fantastic shots and great memories. JUST LOOK AT THAT SCOREBOARD
For people who enjoy this thread, can I recommend the group 'Sport Memories (Oxfordshire)' on Facebook, some fantastic pictures posted on there. A recent example...
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I don't know if the group Admin Joe Cockroft is on the forum, if you are your work is greatly appreciated, some fantastic shots and great memories. JUST LOOK AT THAT SCOREBOARD
New stadium = back to the future.
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ON THIS DAY
February 2nd 1999
Marcus Samuel Michael McGuane was born in Greenwich, London on this day 25 years ago.
Happy Birthday Marcus.
February 2nd 1999
Marcus Samuel Michael McGuane was born in Greenwich, London on this day 25 years ago.
Happy Birthday Marcus.
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February 2nd 1991
United thrash table toppers Oldham Athletic 5-1 at the Manor Ground. Martin Foyle, Micky Lewis, Jim Magilton (2) and Lee Nogan with the goals.
U’s: Veysey - Robinson Foster Melville Smart - Magilton Lewis Phillips - Foyle Nogan Simpson
Att: 5,413
February 2nd 1991
United thrash table toppers Oldham Athletic 5-1 at the Manor Ground. Martin Foyle, Micky Lewis, Jim Magilton (2) and Lee Nogan with the goals.
U’s: Veysey - Robinson Foster Melville Smart - Magilton Lewis Phillips - Foyle Nogan Simpson
Att: 5,413
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That was a really good side, capable of some fantastic results such as the one mentioned, but also capable of getting turned over badly. You never knew what you were getting when turning up, but it was always good fun to watch.ON THIS DAY
February 2nd 1991
United thrash table toppers Oldham Athletic 5-1 at the Manor Ground. Martin Foyle, Micky Lewis, Jim Magilton (2) and Lee Nogan with the goals.
U’s: Veysey - Robinson Foster Melville Smart - Magilton Lewis Phillips - Foyle Nogan Simpson
Att: 5,413
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February 12th 2000
Joey Beauchamp strokes home the winner as United beat Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 at Adams Park.This was
Denis Smith’s first win in charge after returning for his second spell as Manager at the Manor Ground. Smith replaced caretaker boss Micky Lewis.
U’s: Lundin - Robinson Davis Whelan Powell - Beauchamp Tait Fear Murphy - Russell Jemson
Subs: Anthrobus and Knight.
Att: 6,200
February 12th 2000
Joey Beauchamp strokes home the winner as United beat Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 at Adams Park.This was
Denis Smith’s first win in charge after returning for his second spell as Manager at the Manor Ground. Smith replaced caretaker boss Micky Lewis.
U’s: Lundin - Robinson Davis Whelan Powell - Beauchamp Tait Fear Murphy - Russell Jemson
Subs: Anthrobus and Knight.
Att: 6,200