Oxford United v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 21.10.23

[poolseasider]

Already down here not sure the Yocals appreciate taking over their pub.

 

[Fatboy]

Really hope I'm wrong but Saturday has an inevitable defeat written all over it. Maybe I am preparing for the worst and that outcome. I just don't think we have enough quality to make such a statement to the league. I feel sick writing that beating the mighty Oxford would be a statement. Really should be the other way round.

You say this every game

 

[1966_and_all_that]

This one might define our season. Win and we are really in the mix, draw or lose, and we have to go playoffs again.

Nick a win for the Mighty

Nah, too early to be that definite TM. Though, if we win it'll keep the momentum growing.

 

[Hazi]

Nah, too early to be that definite TM. Though, if we win it'll keep the momentum growing.

Win 5 points behind Automatic, lose 11 points behind, it’s a 6 pointer for me.

 

[voyeur]

They're sick!

Oxford United face race against time after sickness in squad

OXFORD United face a race against time to get players available after a bout of illness in the squad.

www.oxfordmail.co.uk

From the Oxford forum...

"Mcguane IS in one of the training videos from today, including most of the squad, Josh Mceachran also there. Looks like the missing man is Brannagan."

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

From the Oxford forum...

"Mcguane IS in one of the training videos from today, including most of the squad, Josh Mceachran also there. Looks like the missing man is Brannagan."

Was posted after that he was in another video.

Why do we even care. They deserve to beat us if we are at the stage of worrying about which Oxford players are playing or not.

 

[BFC4EVA]

Comon the pool. 3 points please lads. You can do this

 

[voyeur]

Was posted after that he was in another video.

Why do we even care. They deserve to beat us if we are at the stage of worrying about which Oxford players are playing or not.

Who's worrying?

 

[Pun_1]

Fancy us for the win today.

Come on boys.

 

[tarantula]

Yep, me too

Well, hopefully, today, they will do us all a favour this afternoon, just do the decent thing for once and set out to actually lose their 'drawers'!

Oohhherrr, Mrs ...

 

[Hazi]

I know the ref! Just reminded him that he is big time now reffing the former FA Cup winners and European champions in the Anglo Italian cup!

 

[Jaffa_The_Hut]

Just can’t see anything other than a defeat today I’m afraid.
Just hope it’s not a good hiding.

 

[tarantula]

From the Oxford forum...

"Mcguane IS in one of the training videos from today, including most of the squad, Josh Mceachran also there. Looks like the missing man is Brannagan."

If that proves to be the case, we'll hopefully be spared any Oxford rendition of : "Bring out the Brannagan!"

 

[Hadley]

Arrived. The George pub at Littlemore filling up nicely with pool fans.

 

[Seasideforever]

Hadley have you got a passport to go that far ?

 

[Hadley]

Hadley have you got a passport to go that far ?

Had to dig it out this morning

 

[Seasideforever]

Well bring the 3 points back

 

[Graves]

Just can’t see anything other than a defeat today I’m afraid.
Just hope it’s not a good hiding.

On the contrary my friend, we have the psychological edge

 

[Lytham_fy8]

0-1 to the Tangerine Bastards.

 

[Sooty59]

They're sick!

Oxford United face race against time after sickness in squad

OXFORD United face a race against time to get players available after a bout of illness in the squad.

www.oxfordmail.co.uk

Nothing to trivial I hope

 

[Yarmouth Seasider]

 

[BFC4EVA]

No norburn ??? Hope he’s not injured

 

[Yarmouth Seasider]

Strong line up, I presume Norburn is injured not making the squad, looks lively going forward

 

[Pun_1]

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Wheres Norburn I wonder?

 

[Yarmouth Seasider]

No Rhodes ??? Hope he’s not injured

He's there between Dougal and Casey

 

[rease4]

Norburn and Brannagan gone fishing?

 

[Pun_1]

Interesting to see Oakley-Boothe starting.

Not seen enough of him to form an opinion really.

Let's hope he impresses today.

 

[Ping Pong]

Hope not the dreaded hammy for Norburn, but O B a decent replacement according to my stoke mate

 

[Ormergod]

I reckon Oakley Booth is going to be a welcome addition to the midfield today.From being nowhere near the team to possibly keeping hold of the shirt.Norbury hasn’t quite been the same player he was early on in the season.

 

[Costero Poderoso]

i like that set up a lot

 

[GJJW]

No Brannigan and Thorniley on the bench for them

 

[Udo_onwere]

Just can’t see anything other than a defeat today I’m afraid.
Just hope it’s not a good hiding.

Don't worry. Lincoln aren't that good.

 

[NewburyOne]

Obviously an enforced change. Could be illness or injury. In other news CamBran also out.

 

[Paul Gardner No2]

Will miss Norburn for sure. Reckon Carey will drop back to be playmaker. Like O.B from what I’ve seen. Interesting

 

[Paul Gardner No2]

… or will it be O.B. For Norburn…. More likely

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Game over. Norburn is critical for us. Oakley Boothe won't be ready for this level of match.

 

[Old_Laytonian]

Norburn only been mentioned 9 times so far ...
Make that 10

 

[stigmaniac]

Game over. Norburn is critical for us. Oakley Boothe won't be ready for this level of match.

Jesus man, do you not get bored of yourself??

 

[Graves]

Game over. Norburn is critical for us. Oakley Boothe won't be ready for this level of match.

Erm, we’ve not kicked off yet.

 

[Pun_1]

Game over. Norburn is critical for us. Oakley Boothe won't be ready for this level of match.

It's a fair point that.

It's a huge game for him to be starting in.

He's played a handful of minutes throughout the season right?

It sounds like he did well against Liverpool U23's which will have helped with his fitness but this is a different level.

Let's hope he steps up.

 

[Gerry Ingrams Blonde Hair]

Cometh the hour. Cometh T.O.B.

 

[Seainsea]

Game over. Norburn is critical for us. Oakley Boothe won't be ready for this level of match.

How many times have you seen him play? I rate Oakley-Booth he is more mobile than Norburn and deserves his chance after the EFL Trophy game.

 

[Kurtan]

Could go either way I feel this one. Norburn is a big miss Hopefully Rhodes and Kouassi can give em a lot of problems

 

[BFC4EVA]

I’m still hopeful of 3 points coming back to Blighty

 

[hertfordseasider]

OB had a good game against the Liverpool kids and may well be impressing in training, he has his chance now, can he take it?

 

[Always tangerine]

Strong line up, I presume Norburn is injured not making the squad, looks lively going forward

No norburn ??? Hope he’s not injured

He had treatment for a knock v Stevenage. Probably that though Critch kept it quiet.

 

[Ollygon]

Can hear the singing loud and clear.

 

[Bluecabinboy]

It’s a bold choice to start OB, for sure - certainly in this particular game.

Unlike quite a few on here, however, I’m more than happy to acknowledge that Mr Critchley knows considerably more about the players than I do. He’ll obviously have evaluated whether he’s up for the challenge, so let’s get behind the lad, wish him all the best & hope he does the business.

 

[Curryman]

Norburn has an upper back injury which is not serious but is being rested.

 

[Ollygon]

What a crap ground. I remember going to the Manor Ground in the 1960s. Oxford don't seem to like spending money on facilities