Oxford United Match Thread..............

smudgie · 26-04-2014, 17:32

Seeing as I cant see one anywhere?????????

In a word.......... SAFE

Lost in Cornwall · 26-04-2014, 17:46

Brilliant performance. Totally dominated and could have won by more. Had just mentioned to my son that I thought we were starting to sit a bit deep and allow them to play too much when they scored but sorted it out and saw the match out without any trouble. Thought Odejayi and Gray were a real handful for the Oxford defence all afternoon whilst their long ball game didn't cause us any problems. Well done to James and the lads.

Exile on Spencer St · 26-04-2014, 18:25

Great result ( much needed given the others) and great performance from the lads. Everyone played their part but particular mention goes to Mr.Windass for his influence in the first half. Always looked like he had time and was looking to use the ball. Bodes well for next season. Agree with our Kernow correspondent that both Gray and Odejayi were a handful for the Oxford defence and it was gratifying that they both got a goal.
But especially thanks to Messrs Beattie and Stephenson for their belief in the team and to our chairman for his belief in them.

cashman · 26-04-2014, 19:07

Stanley went fer it from the off today, against a good, quick, Oxford team, Stanley were the better, Thought Windass,@ Dino were immense today, though no-one had a bad un, I never seen a Stanley side as "FIT"as these lads are, so credit to the management/Staff etc also. A good away game to finish me season, will go away Monday in a great frame of mind, Roll on next season,

P.S. They say yeh shouldn't wish yer life away, but a few months wont matter i hope.

cashman · 26-04-2014, 20:54

Looking at the league table if we had lost today, we were still safe.

so fer all those nay-sayers, told yez so!!! so get knotted.

sherry · 26-04-2014, 21:09

Cashy, you are incorrigible! Enjoy you hols.

cashman · 26-04-2014, 21:12

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Originally Posted by sherry

Cashy, you are incorrigible! Enjoy you hols.

Oh ive been called far worse things sherry.

Redraine · 26-04-2014, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

particular mention goes to Mr.Windass for his influence in the first half. Always looked like he had time and was looking to use the ball. Bodes well for next season.

Good. I really rate Windass. He could be a star in the future. Let's hope he gets signed up by JB.

AccyMad · 26-04-2014, 22:47

What a day! Bloody fantastic result from our boys, that big grin from Kayode after the final whistle will stay in my head for a long time - worth every mile travelled & every penny spent but what a strange ground the Kassam stadium is, loved the impromptu song . . . 'we have a ground & it's got four sides' - classic!

Kiwi John · 27-04-2014, 00:56

Wrapt for everyone at ASFC, you supporters and especially James B, his backroom staff and all the players from that marvelous youth team to the entire first team squad.
YOU ARE ALL FANTASTIC.

winstanley asfc · 27-04-2014, 01:04

I couldn't listen to Radio Lancashire's "and there's been a goal at"(whatever their ground's called),being a bit nervy about the other scores so i went for a long walk then came home to see the league table which read 54 points for Stanley!

Their manager was on the Football League Show giving it the usual "this kind of performance is not acceptable"blah blah

! stuff they normally come out with when they're beaten by us!

Redraine · 27-04-2014, 05:16

All season I have trawled our opponents forums to see their reaction after matches. This is the first game where I haven't seen a single mention of Stanley's performance. This lot are tso far up their own posteriors it isn't true. What a miserable lot!

andyd · 27-04-2014, 07:25

Excellant day out from the kick off we were in their faces, all 11 played well quick mention for Windass played well set pieces a bit poor but I like him heard last night he has been offered a deal, also heard Peter Murphy keeps turning down his offers had some from others good luck Pete if you go Stanley lad never a shirker. Also big thanks to Ash for the away travel this year hope same next year with a few more bodies, roll on Saturday and next season.

smudgie · 27-04-2014, 09:33

Well my two pence worth......

Was like a home game for me, nice only having to travel 45 minutes to a game

Can't say I was looking forward to the trip that much, think that was the first time ive ever seen us score there, never mind win.

As for the game........ I thought we did pretty well at keeping them quiet, especially in the first 45. Make no mistake Oxford looked VERY poor, was only their goalscorer that looked a threat all game.. not that I care mind

Was a similar situation to alot of the season for me..... Looked solid at the back but going forward again we didnt look the best..... Though I agree with others I thought young Windass had his best game in a red shirt. He showed some great touches, especially in the first 45 and after a season of development really is starting to look the part. Once he improves his dead balls and fitness he could have a big part to play next season, thats for sure.

Aldred and the back 4 looked pretty solid...... Buxton was absolute beast again. Wonder whats the chance we can have him for next season??? Keeping hold of Aldred will probably be JB's biggest challenge of the summer..... But a nice cash sum seeing as he is already contracted for next season will be quite handy no doubt.

Revived Red · 27-04-2014, 09:53

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Originally Posted by Redraine

All season I have trawled our opponents forums to see their reaction after matches. This is the first game where I haven't seen a single mention of Stanley's performance. This lot are tso far up their own posteriors it isn't true. What a miserable lot!

When Stanley's performances have been mentioned, it has always been in a very grudging manner. I am thinking especially about Bristol Rovers and Mansfield. There is a general assumption that we are there for the taking in every game and any failure to do so is the fault of our opponents rather than our own capabilities.

And just wait until the pundits come out with next season's predictions for promotion and relegation. Yep, we'll be doomed yet again.

Messrs Coleman, Richardson and Beattie have all instilled a pride and a resilience and a sense of belonging - qualities that are not understood by many of those outside the club.