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 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) 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 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.

Oxford can't prevent Cureton Oxford fell to their heaviest home defeat since getting thrashed 7-1 by Birmingham in December 1998, this time falling 5-0 to an impressive Bristol Rovers outfit who had previously only ever won twice at the Manor. Rovers' goals came from a Jamie Cureton hat-trick plus one each from Robbie Pethick and  [ more ]

CVA today! The Creditors Voluntary Agreement, whereby those to whom Oxford United owed more than £1,000 of unsecured money, today becomes unconditional. This means that once Kassam has paid the unsecured creditors 10% of what they were owed (approximately £1 million) their debts are written off, effectively making the club solvent again. When the secured  [ more ]

Barring no accidents… Since John Tanner went on Thames Valley FM's Bill Heine show this afternoon, revealing that the City Council and Firoz Kassam's representatives were meeting today to tie up the loose ends surrounding the elusive land deal, Rage Online can reveal that lawyers from both parties met yesterday, made good progress, and then  [ more ]

Pentith hearing confirmed The hearing for Nick Pentith's Judicial Review, which was originally allocated 20 minutes on March 13th, has now been extended to last for about three quarters of the day, meaning that both sides should now have ample opportunity to put their case and hopefully a decision one way or the other should  [ more ]

Reserves fail again Oxford's reserves lost 3-4 at the Manor tonight to Brighton's reserves. Adam Hamp put United ahead but Ramsay levelled for Albion just before half time. Derby triallist Sinclair Le Geyt restored Oxford's lead before Ramsey equalised again and then Cameron put Brighton ahead. Ross Weatherstone then pulled Oxford level but Arkwright scored  [ more ]

Oxford don't lose shock Despite taking the lead through a spectacular Matt Murphy strike near the end of the first half Oxford managed to take a point from Ninian Park. Cardiff's Nugent equalised shortly into the second half but United held on for the draw. Steve Davis started in place of the injured Mark Watson  [ more ]