The Au-revoir Oxford Thread !!.

[carpon]

Originally Posted by cashman

No argument from me Stonewall penalty in my book, Murphy was just very clumsy. Twas opposite end of ground, but i'd said penalty before the ref pointed.

I wouldn't class that challenge as clumsy Cashy.

Idiotic, mindless, reckless, stupid, amateurish. For me you can take your pick from any of those words. Like you, from where I was sat in the Clayton end of the main stand, I was just gobsmacked about the sheer stupidity of that challenge.

Also his passing was woeful for the entirety of the game. I don't really rate Murphy and his performance today only emphasised why I'm of that opinion.

Too many players failed to put any effort in today. "Dead Rubber" it may have been. Too many players looked like they weren't interested with their minds elsewhere. Probably thinking about if they'd packed everything in their suitcases for their Jollies.

Only players to come out of that game with any credit for me...Linganzi, ( who was rightfully named M.O.M. ) Boco, who never stopped running and Joyce who tried very hard alongside Linganzi.

I can understand the thinking behind blooding young Dawber, but Leam may have been better served by throwing him on if we'd been winning the game.

[cashman]

To be honest carpon, i wouldn't shed any tears if he moves on. I'm of the same opinion as you.

[DAV007]

Originally Posted by carpon

Also his passing was woeful for the entirety of the game. I don't really rate Murphy and his performance today only emphasised why I'm of that opinion.

Since he replaced the very effective Hunt at right back, he has been woeful.
Im unsure about Murphy.
He has the right attitude and determination to make it as a football league player, but he lacks the concentration and consistency.

Next season may be make or break for the lad.
I doubt there are any other league teams who would want him on his current form and ability.

12 months is a long time, he has improved alot since his first appearance for Stanley, and lets hope next season Murphy blossoms into a grounded football league player who is going places.

[cashman]

Rachubka felt his groin at half time, so that explains the substitution. According to leam on fishy.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by DAV007

Since he replaced the very effective Hunt at right back, he has been woeful.
Im unsure about Murphy.
He has the right attitude and determination to make it as a football league player, but he lacks the concentration and consistency.

Next season may be make or break for the lad.
I doubt there are any other league teams who would want him on his current form and ability.

12 months is a long time, he has improved alot since his first appearance for Stanley, and lets hope next season Murphy blossoms into a grounded football league player who is going places.

Agree he has right attitude n determination, its his ability i am questioning? also reckon next term will be make or break, cos i doubt there will be any takers at this point. I really hope he can turn the corner, but wouldn't put brass on it.

[football19]

Typical end of season game,but again no one has given Oxford any credit.
They are a good team,and in rigg,potter,smalley and constable have a front four as good as any team.
Good solid back four and two tough centre mids and there keeper was excellent.
Anyone who thought they would roll over must be bonkers!.
We were very disjointed and couldn't get going,although we contained them easily for long periods.
Linganzi was our stand out player in possession,but his misplaced pass caused the first goal and it killed us.
Molly's free kick that sailed over the clayton end (with plenty to spare!),summed up our afternoon,
The second goal was a pen,Murph just got the wrong side of him,and the third was a joke,at least five yards offside.
Doesn't matter though, Acci are safe,unlike poor Barnet

[carpon]

To be brutally honest regarding Murphy, It's not like he's a young kid learning the ropes. He's what can be regarded as a seasoned "professional", i.e. he's had more than enough time ( and chances ) to prove his worth.

Wrong side or not F19, are you advocating that what he did was his only option ??? I didn't see what he ( for me...inexplicably ) did as being the last option, i.e. bundle their forward to the deck and give a very avoidable penalty away !!!

I can't fault the lad for effort. This game is about opinions, mine is, that, despite his effort, Murphy is not League 2 Standard.

You can't carry passengers, whatever level you play the game at. Sadly, I think Murphy is out of his depth at L2 level.

[maccawozzagod]

Murphy seemed quite decent at centre back, wasn't terrible at centre mid but has scared the beejeezus out of me at right back.

Like others I rate his effort and determination and he is as close to a club man as we have got. Depending on his salary expectations he is a stayer for me. You've got to have versatility and you've got to have versatility, balance to the squad. And just like Moly, he has chipped in with some crucial goals this season.

There are players I'd play in front of him but if he is accepting of a squad role and having to win his place then its a definite thumbs up

[winstanley asfc]

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[mani]

I think this game more than any showed that molly has been playing for himself and not the team.

He's caught the eyes of scouts and seems to have done enough to ssecure a move away. He was rubbish. Fair enough it is the end of the season game but he's been far too selfish with his passing when he has had the ball. This has been a running saga throughout the year with him.

Amin, rommy, Joyce put in a very solid shift. Murphy was very unlucky at times and at times poor.

I just hope next season they can retain some of the more team players though sadly I do think Amin and rommy have played their last games for accy as have a few others. It would be unfair to leave rachubkas name out as he's come in and aside from a few games been very good too.

[Mr T]

Originally Posted by cashman

So how come hes been a substitute fer a good few games before today? He seemed ok on pitch pre-match.

He was less "injuried" than Dawbs and we felt it was better to Bavs on bench rather than nobody. Also saved money in bringing another loanee in to just sit on the bench!! Method in the madness!!

[accybeme]

Not so long since Murph was being hailed as our star player (York Game) a bad performance and outcome the hatchets, Oxford were a better team on a day when points were irrelevant although with the bad tempered aggression shown one would have been forgiven thinking it was a do or die match, M.O.T.M. Amine Linganzi has been a revelation since his first game for us and I would be amazed if we could hold on to him

[cashman]

Originally Posted by accybeme

Not so long since Murph was being hailed as our star player (York Game) a bad performance and outcome the hatchets, Oxford were a better team on a day when points were irrelevant although with the bad tempered aggression shown one would have been forgiven thinking it was a do or die match, M.O.T.M. Amine Linganzi has been a revelation since his first game for us and I would be amazed if we could hold on to him

Rubbish whilst he scored the vital equaliser at the death n was clattered early doors, he was far from a star player at York. In fact we remarked twas the first time we ever heard the opposing fans cheering n opposition player!! n that was quite a few times when he cocked up.

[smudgie]

Well my two pence worth....

As others have said we where well beaten, but you know what for the first time this season (apart from the JPT Game) I wasnt actually that bothard. Our final game was last week really and the players looked like they knew it too.

Murphy, Liddle & Podge where all very poor agreed.

Oxford are alot better team than their league position suggests and for me,will be Top 6 next season.

Had a great night in the clubhouse after the match, was brilliant to see all the players in there with Leam and the staff. Their team spirit seems top notch and after chatting with Hatfield, Beattie and Molyneux they all wish the season was starting now!!

I can only hope Leam can keep the majority of the lads together, as for me, (not including yesterday) , we could be a top 8 side.

Now....... when are the fixtures out

[football19]

Agree 100% smudgie,at last some praise for a bloody good Oxford team,who really should be at least in the play-offs,our fullbacks had there hands full because they were up against two class wingers in Rigg and Potter