Rangers fan looking to follow Oxford

[robbo1873]

Well I'm a big Rangers fan but have recently moved from Glasgow to Witney.

Started paying some attention to Oxford United when I knew I was moving down and I fancy getting to my first game sometime soon.

What's the atmosphere/crowds like?? Is there anywhere good to go pre/post match for a pint?? Any supporters clubs etc?

Any other general advice??

Thanks in advance

[Hog]

Any other general advice??

Um, don't do it?

[neilw]

Welcome to the forum, Mr Kinniburgh

[Matthewjbutler]

Any other general advice??

Um, don't do it?

Seems like an overtly sarcastic and pessimistic view in response to a genuine question. Plenty to love about Oxford I would suggest. Plenty of passion, good humour and currently a good footballing team. All welcome!

[robbo1873]

Welcome to the forum, Mr Kinniburgh

I am not Steven Kinniburgh

[robbo1873]

Any other general advice??

Um, don't do it?

Seems like an overtly sarcastic and pessimistic view in response to a genuine question. Plenty to love about Oxford I would suggest. Plenty of passion, good humour and currently a good footballing team. All welcome!

Yeah that's more the sort of answer I was looking for lol....
So, is there places to go before the game to make a day of it etc??

[Hog]

Any other general advice??

Um, don't do it?

Seems like an overtly sarcastic and pessimistic view in response to a genuine question.

Over a year and you still don't seem to have got the hang of this forum yet Butler!

[boris]

Um, don't do it?

Seems like an overtly sarcastic and pessimistic view in response to a genuine question. Plenty to love about Oxford I would suggest. Plenty of passion, good humour and currently a good footballing team. All welcome!

Yeah that's more the sort of answer I was looking for lol....
So, is there places to go before the game to make a day of it etc??

If you want to make a day of it, how about this:
Morning: go bowling at Bowlplex, followed by lunch at Oxy Oriental or Frankie &amp Bennies. Then a couple of pints in the Priory before the game. After the match watch a film at the Vue and then supper at whichever of the above restaurants you didn't go to before. Sorted!

[BigCrompy]

As a former regular at Pittodrie I'm here to say that you might struggle to cope with the superior standard of football you're going to be seeing in the English Fourth Division, but over time you'll miss the eight-manned massed defences and three-man knee-high tackling of the SPL and eventually even grow accustomed to seeing the ball on the deck and occasionally even passed to feet.

As for drinking - well as I'm assuming you're no longer 16 years old then you'll probably want to be giving the Eagle Vaults on the High Street a miss! Not sure you'll manage to find a drop of your dear old Vitamin T anywhere south of the Watford Gap, though.

Good luck and great to have you on board!

[Yankee Clipper]

Well I'm a big Rangers fan but have recently moved from Glasgow to Witney.

Started paying some attention to Oxford United when I knew I was moving down and I fancy getting to my first game sometime soon.

What's the atmosphere/crowds like?? Is there anywhere good to go pre/post match for a pint?? Any supporters clubs etc?

Any other general advice??

Thanks in advance

Atmosphere can be great if United are pushing on. Can get nervy quickly if we fall behind. Crowds for this level (or the next level up for that matter) are excellent. For the best atmosphere go behind the goal and try to get somewhere near the back in the middle.

For a beer before the game, I suggest your best bet is the Priory which is close to the open end. A good cross section in there but lively and friendly you should meet someone to chat to. The other bars are all fairly bland in my opinion.

Anyway enjoy and welcome

[robbo1873]

As a former regular at Pittodrie I'm here to say that you might struggle to cope with the superior standard of football you're going to be seeing in the English Fourth Division, but over time you'll miss the eight-manned massed defences and three-man knee-high tackling of the SPL and eventually even grow accustomed to seeing the ball on the deck and occasionally even passed to feet.

As for drinking - well as I'm assuming you're no longer 16 years old then you'll probably want to be giving the Eagle Vaults on the High Street a miss! Not sure you'll manage to find a drop of your dear old Vitamin T anywhere south of the Watford Gap, though.

Good luck and great to have you on board!

23 so 16 passed me a couple of years back

That is some jump in class to be fair to you from following Aberdeen to actually watching some football

As for the Tennents, I've been struggling so far but I'm sort of getting there now...

Thanks for the info/advice

[robbo1873]

Well I'm a big Rangers fan but have recently moved from Glasgow to Witney.

Started paying some attention to Oxford United when I knew I was moving down and I fancy getting to my first game sometime soon.

What's the atmosphere/crowds like?? Is there anywhere good to go pre/post match for a pint?? Any supporters clubs etc?

Any other general advice??

Thanks in advance

Atmosphere can be great if United are pushing on. Can get nervy quickly if we fall behind. Crowds for this level (or the next level up for that matter) are excellent. For the best atmosphere go behind the goal and try to get somewhere near the back in the middle.

For a beer before the game, I suggest your best bet is the Priory which is close to the open end. A good cross section in there but lively and friendly you should meet someone to chat to. The other bars are all fairly bland in my opinion.

Anyway enjoy and welcome

Thanks - I've heard the priory mentioned a few times now so I'll definitely try there for a pint pre-match.

Going to get myself to the Aldershot game on the 9th October - hopefully see some of you there

[wightyellow]

As a former regular at Pittodrie I'm here to say that you might struggle to cope with the superior standard of football you're going to be seeing in the English Fourth Division, but over time you'll miss the eight-manned massed defences and three-man knee-high tackling of the SPL and eventually even grow accustomed to seeing the ball on the deck and occasionally even passed to feet.

As for drinking - well as I'm assuming you're no longer 16 years old then you'll probably want to be giving the Eagle Vaults on the High Street a miss! Not sure you'll manage to find a drop of your dear old Vitamin T anywhere south of the Watford Gap, though.

Good luck and great to have you on board!

Not sure you have to give advice to a Glaswregian (terrible spelling, sorry) on where to drink, he will sniff any available booze out for himself!

[GodalmingYellow]

Welcome to the forum, Mr Kinniburgh

I am not Steven Kinniburgh

Prove it!

[robbo1873]

Welcome to the forum, Mr Kinniburgh

I am not Steven Kinniburgh

Prove it!

Ehhh my name is Mark Robertson. There. Does that count as proof?

I am from East Kilbride though, as is Steven Kinniburgh.