This weeks new signings

[Oufc2009]

Anyone heard any rumours of who these two or three new players are who are meant to be coming in before the next fixture

[Swissbloke]

Obika...again.

Jamie Cureton.

McGleish? no idea who or where this is?

But this could all be wubbash.

[Aylesbury Rich]

Calvin Zola perhaps? Not wanted at Crewe.

[womble]

Ben futcher

[BigCrompy]

Edgar Davids

[deanwindass]

Ben futcher

Just seen this: http&#58//www&#46footballbuster&#46com/ ... 76&#46php?

[Swissbloke]

He's very very highly regarded. Would be very happy if we get him and I understand has previous relationship with Wilder too.

[deanwindass]

Ben futcher

Just seen this: http&#58//www&#46footballbuster&#46com/ ... 76&#46php?

...and now this, which pretty much says the same thing but is obviously from a slightly more reliable source.

http&#58//www&#46skysports&#46com/story ... 0&#46html?

I expect that this spells the end of the beast which saddens me somewhat.[/url]

[Boogie]

But if we sold or got rid of another defender or two in the transfer window Beast could still do a job as a sub from the bench. Not what I am hoping for at all just to say that we do not know what permutations KT and CW have in mind.

[BigCrompy]

Besides this last month has proven that we can lose centre-backs two at a time quite easily. Given that Rhys Day is clearly not part of CW's plans, who's to say that Creighton can't still be accommodated?

Interested to hear what others have to say, but I'm of the opinion that the optimal number of centre backs in a squad is probably five, not four.

[deanwindass]

I'm not saying that signing Futcher means that Creighton can't be accommodated and I personally think that we should keep him, but given that there are rumours going around that MC has been told he can find a new club, signing a 6 foot 7 centreback very much in the Creighton mould appears ominous.

[deanwindass]

http&#58//www&#46oxfordmail&#46co&#46uk ... n_way_out/

In talks with a blue sq. club, hopefully not Luton. I'll miss him. Even if this turns out to be progress on the pitch I can't help but being saddened by this dismantling of the promotion team.

[deanwindass]

Phew - it's Wrexham

http&#58//www&#46wrexhamafc&#46co&#46uk ... 00&#46html

[Joey's Toe]

Genuinely quite sad that Creighton's off. I'll admit to having a bit of a blind spot with him - he's been my favourite Oxford player almost from the moment he joined, and I'm probably quicker than most to overlook his failings.

But the fact is, he's a huge presence, a natural leader and - for me - was the signing which proved the catalyst for the promotion season. It's not just about how he plays - when Creighton's in the side, the players around him look more confident and more relaxed.

I genuinely think we'll miss the Beast, and I'm really disappointed he's going.

But, as Out Of The Gloom said on a thread earlier in the week, try to understand even if not agree. I guess if the combination of Futcher's experience and Worley's/Franks' potential is a better long-term bet, then we have to go with Wilder's judgement.

[A-Ro]

My brother will be happy with the move, he thinks that he has poor distribution and doesn't add enough creativity to our play. Personally I think his defensive qualities outweigh any failings he may have.