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The Land Deal WILL happen

February 3, 2000

The Land Deal WILL happen Rage Online has learned from sources both within the City Council and at the football club that the land deal will be signed tomorrow. Both parties declared that this is definitely going to happen. The delay was caused by the Council's solicitors wanting to negotiate on certain clauses. This effectively  more ]

Land deal – another deadline passes

February 2, 2000

Land deal – another deadline passes The elusive land deal, which was due to be signed today to pass the land from the City Council to Firoz Kassam, has still not been signed. Despite all the clauses in the deal having been accepted by both parties the deal still hasn't been finalised. City Council leader  more ]

Aldo dies in car crash

January 30, 2000

Aldo dies in car crash Rage Online is distraught to announce that former United striker Martin Aldridge died today following a car crash yesterday. Aldridge was currently on loan at Rushden & Diamonds from Blackpool and will be fondly remembered by United supporters for his hat-trick against Sheffield United (leading Denis Smith to drop him)  more ]

Close to the edge at Boundary Park

January 29, 2000

Close to the edge at Boundary Park United's decline continues, this time a 2-0 defeat at Oldham pushing the club back into the second division relegation zone. The Latics' Steve Whitehall scored both goals, the first with a deflected shot from a free kick and the second following a defensive error from the normally reliable  more ]

Barr to build Minchery

January 28, 2000

Barr to build Minchery Now that the secret is out in the public domain Rage Online can confirm what we've been hinting at in these reports for the last few weeks – the construction company which is in negotiations to complete the stadium at Minchery Farm is Barr Limited, based in Ayr, Scotland (rumours that  more ]

The wait goes on…

January 27, 2000

The wait goes on… And so the land deal remains unsigned, despite assurances from all involved that it would be cleared up this week. It appears that the delay is due to a combination of factors, of which the City Council's inability to pay Thames Water the money they are owed for the breach of  more ]

Anything the first team can do…

January 26, 2000

Anything the first team can do… Oxford United reserves went to Loftus Road this afternoon and were totally outclassed by a strong QPR side, losing 5-0. Iain Dowie put Rangers ahead from a cross by Tony Scully, who also created a goal for Richard Graham and scored twice himself, first with a fine solo effort  more ]

United’s season over

January 25, 2000

United's season over In the third round of the Auto Windscreens Shield at Brentford tonight Oxford lost 2-0 to end their interest in the 'competition'. Second half goals from Dave Bryan (who broke his leg in the process) and Andy Scott were enough, with Oxford offering little threat in return. Changes from Saturday's line-up included  more ]

Harford’s new job (paid)

January 24, 2000

Harford's new job (paid) It would appear that Ray Harford is to get his wish to be more involved as today he joined Millwall as their first team coach. Joint Lions boss Alan McLeary said: “we are delighted that Ray has agreed to join us. He's vastly experience and will give not only our First  more ]

Andre’s cap

January 23, 2000

Andre's cap South Africa came from behind to beat Gabon 3-1 in the African Nations Cup. Oxford 'keeper Andre Arensde had little to do during the game apart from picking the ball out of his net following a defensive mix-up, plus a fine double save right at the end.