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Pentith decision not due until tomorrow

March 13, 2000

Pentith decision not due until tomorrow Following evidence from the solicitors representing Cheshire-based property developer Nick Pentith and his backer, British Rail Properties Board, the court case where Pentith is seeking a judicial review into the building of the Minchery Farm multiplex cinema has been adjourned until tomorrow, when a decision will be made by  more ]

United’s lucky late winner but, hey, they all count!

March 11, 2000

United's lucky late winner but, hey, they all count! Oxford again won on their travels, to make their away record better than at the Manor, when Phil Whelan somehow scrambled the ball home in injury time at Colchester. United had taken the lead in the first half with a long range shot from Simon Weatherstone  more ]

On the prowl for Powell

March 10, 2000

On the prowl for Powell On the day that it was confirmed that SuperKev has indeed rejoined Stockport on a free transfer there are further unconfirmed rumours concerning a move for Paul Powell. After stories about Wigan's alleged million pound bid for Powell earlier this month there are now tales that Premiership outfits West Ham  more ]

St. Kev of St. Kitts to St. Ockport?

March 9, 2000

St. Kev of St. Kitts to St. Ockport? The tallest player in the football league was today talking to his former club Stockport County with the view to moving back to the place where he is still regarded as a local hero. Kevin Francis is one of four strikers touted to other clubs by United  more ]

There’s only one United

March 8, 2000

There's only one United and it's playing Manchester of that ilk on May 8th at the Manor in the long-awaited Mike Ford testimonial match. Not Middlesbrough, not Celtic (sadly) but the reserves of the most loathed team in the country. This game will not see the likes of Yorke, Giggs, Keane or some of the  more ]

Division 3 here we come

March 7, 2000

Division 3 here we come United lost 3-1 at home to Reading tonight in a shambolic display that had relegation written all over it. Once again Oxford took the lead through a fine bit of individual skill from Paul Powell after eight minutes, but again proved incapable of holding onto it. This time the lead  more ]

Going for a song

March 6, 2000

Going for a song The Oxford Mail today launched a campaign for a new United “theme song” for the team to run out to, citing Sunderland's Romeo and Juliet, by Prokofiev (which apparently puts their supporters “in a frenzy”). Here at Rage Online we feel that there is only one tune which sums up everything  more ]

Stuffed by the Gills

March 4, 2000

Stuffed by the Gills United unluckily lost to an injury time goal by Junior Lewis at Priestfield Road today. Starting with Andre Arendse in goal and Phil Whelan and Mark Watson in central defence Oxford matched Gillingham throughout the game, even after Peter Fear was injured in the first half and had to be replaced  more ]

Bluebirds draw good for U’s

March 3, 2000

Bluebirds draw good for U's Cardiff City could only scrape a 2-2 home draw against Wycombe tonight. This leaves them two points below United, having played one game more. Former Oxford City striker Jermaine McSporran scored Wanderers first goal.

Pile ’em high, sell ’em cheap

March 2, 2000

Pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap Just about every striker that United possesses has been put up for sale by Denis Smith in a desparate attempt, presumably, to cut United's wage bill in order to try and bring in someone who can actually score. Ben Abbey, Steve Anthrobus, Kevin Francis and Derek Lilley have all  more ]