Slippin cider Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Bolton not at the races …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 21 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Oxford as it’s easier to get to and I used to live there. Know the place well and always looking for an excuse to go back to Headington. I believe they originated as Headington Utd and was it Ron Atkinson that played for them?? Did they ever build that stand at the car park end? Ron 'the tank' Atkinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Definitely Oxford. Bolton are big enough and could easily compete at Championship level with the right signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Strange fanbase at Bolton. Seem to think that they are a massive club. Don’t get me wrong they do have a good history, way better than ours, but not as huge as they think they are. Will be interesting to see if Thomason is sought after since turning down a chance at Championship football with us (assuming there is no big comeback). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Bolton clearly the much bigger club but look all over the place and lacking any quality. Oxford will be good for the away day although I wouldn’t look forward to the RobinsTV ‘Manning Derby’ love in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberRed Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Didn't realise they have VAR in the play off finals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 OK, so it appears Oxford are coming up.Who will be their "Local rivals" next season? Reading, Luton or Watford? For younger forum members, there may still be some bad blood with Reading; Shortly before the end of the 1982–83 Football League season, Robert Maxwell, the then-owner and chairman of Oxford United Football Club, announced that he had made a deal with the owners of nearby Reading to amalgamate the two teams to create a new club he proposed to name "Thames Valley Royals". This appellation combined a loose term for the geographical region, "Thames Valley", with the Reading team's nickname, "the Royals". With each team having financial problems, Maxwell claimed that both were on the verge of going out of business and that uniting them was necessary for the region to retain a Football League club. Maxwell envisioned the Thames Valley Royals' future home as an unspecified location somewhere between Oxford and Reading where a new stadium would be built, perhaps in Didcot; home matches would alternate between Oxford and Reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, AberRed said: Didn't realise they have VAR in the play off finals Just said the exact same thing. Why? Having 48 games without it seems bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Oxford will be coming up - let’s hope they remember their away kit this time One time they had to wear ours as brought the home one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 6 minutes ago, 22A said: OK, so it appears Oxford are coming up.Who will be their "Local rivals" next season? Reading, Luton or Watford? For younger forum members, there may still be some bad blood with Reading; Shortly before the end of the 1982–83 Football League season, Robert Maxwell, the then-owner and chairman of Oxford United Football Club, announced that he had made a deal with the owners of nearby Reading to amalgamate the two teams to create a new club he proposed to name "Thames Valley Royals". This appellation combined a loose term for the geographical region, "Thames Valley", with the Reading team's nickname, "the Royals". With each team having financial problems, Maxwell claimed that both were on the verge of going out of business and that uniting them was necessary for the region to retain a Football League club. Maxwell envisioned the Thames Valley Royals' future home as an unspecified location somewhere between Oxford and Reading where a new stadium would be built, perhaps in Didcot; home matches would alternate between Oxford and Reading Reading are in League One. Oxford is probably closer to Coventry or Baggies than any other Championship side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 7 minutes ago, 22A said: OK, so it appears Oxford are coming up.Who will be their "Local rivals" next season? Reading, Luton or Watford? For younger forum members, there may still be some bad blood with Reading; Shortly before the end of the 1982–83 Football League season, Robert Maxwell, the then-owner and chairman of Oxford United Football Club, announced that he had made a deal with the owners of nearby Reading to amalgamate the two teams to create a new club he proposed to name "Thames Valley Royals". This appellation combined a loose term for the geographical region, "Thames Valley", with the Reading team's nickname, "the Royals". With each team having financial problems, Maxwell claimed that both were on the verge of going out of business and that uniting them was necessary for the region to retain a Football League club. Maxwell envisioned the Thames Valley Royals' future home as an unspecified location somewhere between Oxford and Reading where a new stadium would be built, perhaps in Didcot; home matches would alternate between Oxford and Reading If they do come up it definitely won't be Reading in the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 I see Thomason has picked up his 22nd booking of the season……….suggests he’s a cynical bastard, can’t tackle or simply doesn’t get there on time!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 27 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: Ron 'the tank' Atkinson. Was he the bloke thrown off tv for calling Drogba a lazy N**+** ? While his Mike was still hot in Asia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Just had a peek at the Oxford forum. “Thank God Manning left “ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I see Thomason has picked up his 22nd booking of the season……….suggests he’s a cynical bastard, can’t tackle or simply doesn’t get there on time!! That's an incredible stat. Given that he must have had a fair few suspensions, he must have been booked in almost every game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 51 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Oxford as it’s easier to get to and I used to live there. Know the place well and always looking for an excuse to go back to Headington. I believe they originated as Headington Utd and was it Ron Atkinson that played for them?? Did they ever build that stand at the car park end? Ron 'Tank' Atkinson certainly played for them. The first time I went to the Manor Ground (0-0 draw I think) was his final season for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 9 minutes ago, Markthehorn said: Oxford will be coming up - let’s hope they remember their away kit this time One time they had to wear ours as brought the home one ! In 1998 according to this https://www.oxfordkits.com/1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 1 minute ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Just had a peek at the Oxford forum. “Thank God Manning left “ Was just wondering that. He won't be getting any credit amongst Oxford fans or on here, but objectively Manning is surely due some credit for their promotion given he helped oversee the summer rebuild and got them off to a flying start... 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 4 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Just had a peek at the Oxford forum. “Thank God Manning left “ Might steal that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 6 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Was he the bloke thrown off tv for calling Drogba a lazy N**+** ? While his Mike was still hot in Asia? He was but it was Marcel Desailly not Drogba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 6 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Just had a peek at the Oxford forum. “Thank God Manning left “ Were hoping for that too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 9 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I see Thomason has picked up his 22nd booking of the season……….suggests he’s a cynical bastard, can’t tackle or simply doesn’t get there on time!! He just looks a niggly bugger always in the ref`s ear and getting involved when players get fouled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: He was but it was Marcel Desailly not Drogba. Agh. Yes you are right! Bless Him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Fair play Oxford, new away day for many I imagine! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Just now, Kodjias Wrist said: Fair play Oxford, new away day for many I imagine! We`ve never played a competitive game at the Kassam I don`t think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Congratulations Oxford. Who have Bolton got that we might be interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 6 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Was just wondering that. He won't be getting any credit amongst Oxford fans or on here, but objectively Manning is surely due some credit for their promotion given he helped oversee the summer rebuild and got them off to a flying start... Yep. He left them in second place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownendRed Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 1 minute ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Fair play Oxford, new away day for many I imagine! An alternative place to St Andrew’s, to watch us play badly and lose 3-0… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Good result for us. Only 2 places to avoid relegation now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Brilliant - 3 good away days - Oxford, Derby and Pompey 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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