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by Out of the gloom
Wed May 17, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: OUFC Youth - Where are they now
Replies: 180
Views: 174710

Re: OUFC Youth - Where are they now

Freddie Grant, City's Most Improved Player:
https://twitter.com/OxCityFC/status/860940061445165066
by Out of the gloom
Wed May 17, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: (Comings and) goings
Replies: 29
Views: 17578

Re: (Comings and) goings

Always disappointing to see local youngsters released. Perhaps a consequence of how few Development games played this season and planned for the next.
by Out of the gloom
Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: OUFC Youth - Where are they now
Replies: 180
Views: 174710

Re: OUFC Youth - Where are they now

Do feel our recent cup games were missed opportunities for Hawtin (and to a lesser extent Ashby and Humphreys). That aside, pleased to hear good reports from Brackley. Given the expectation of the modern fullback to get forward, and no right backs on permanent contract, he has much to offer, and gai...
by Out of the gloom
Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: TRANSFERS...
Replies: 87
Views: 25039

Re: TRANSFERS...

Strong post YF Dan. Of course it is unknown how a loanee, or indeed any young player, will do in the first team. The odd clip aside, evidence to prejudge individuals is limited. What, in principle, is both risky and detrimental is neglecting long-term development for little short-term gain. The rece...
by Out of the gloom
Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: OUFC Youth - Where are they now
Replies: 180
Views: 174710

Re: OUFC Youth - Where are they now

David Lynn at Dunstable - Step 3
by Out of the gloom
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Where are they now?
Replies: 2058
Views: 933434

Re: Where are they now?

Recent scholar Conor Ingram has joined North Leigh: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/11355 ... d_line_up/
by Out of the gloom
Sat May 10, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Possible league reform
Replies: 44
Views: 13061

Re: Possible league reform

Agree with Eric Pollard that the B team league is a "stalking horse", most likely to make the Strategic Loan Partnerships (SLP) seem less bad. Player development would be improved by loaning several players back and forth with exchange of support staff and facilities. There are potential b...
by Out of the gloom
Wed May 07, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Possible league reform
Replies: 44
Views: 13061

Re: Possible league reform

Ludicrous - promotion/relegation would be unworkable, as would the FA Cup - a competition in need of its own commission. It is not just a matter of the B teams not being eligible for promotion. It won't be long till Premier League clubs demand that their A teams cannot be relegated. On other proposa...
by Out of the gloom
Thu May 01, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: New future, New kit
Replies: 46
Views: 20040

Re: New future, New kit

Avec website confirms that they are to produce their own teamwear range. So it could be, like Nike, a choice from standard templates rather than a bespoke design. Looking around at Avec designs; Palace had a yellow and blue away kit: link . And Darlington supporters are getting to choose their Avec ...
by Out of the gloom
Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: New future, New kit
Replies: 46
Views: 20040

New future, New kit

As a distraction to the inevitable discussions over players futures (and Man U in other places), thought I would start a thread on next seasons kit. In a reflection of the general mood, next seasons Nike templates seem uninspiring. Link to full catalogue here [large PDF]. Home options: Given that al...
by Out of the gloom
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Gary Waddock
Replies: 94
Views: 24418

Re: Gary Waddock

Not worth reading anything into the result or performance last night - far too early. On the process, would suggest Waddock came through as being good, or very good, in all attributes desired by the Chairman rather than outstanding in one or two but lacking in one or two others. One reflection from ...
by Out of the gloom
Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: The pitch...
Replies: 13
Views: 5084

Re: The pitch...

by Out of the gloom
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: The pitch...
Replies: 13
Views: 5084

Re: The pitch...

Update: Traffic issues key to approval.
Planning documents here.

Hopefully they can overcome the traffic and parking issues; use land to the south as overspill parking, and be gone. All the best to them!
by Out of the gloom
Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: IL
Replies: 10
Views: 4821

Re: IL

Reassuring to have a Chairman with a plan that is neither about personal profit (Ka$$am) or personal ego (Maxwell). Notable news about Les Taylor to manage the WSL team. Could see a Sporting/Director/of Football (whatever the title) also absorbing some of his youth responsibilities? Interesting times.
by Out of the gloom
Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: The Search For A New Manager Has Started!
Replies: 21
Views: 9913

Re: The Search For A New Manager Has Started!

Not Paul Hart. Someone similar - with the highest qualifications and youth development experience - but at an earlier stage in their career - not a first team manager - would be on my shortlist. Of those mentioned in other places; O'Driscoll, Penney and Keown all have attractions. They also all have...