Liam Rice
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BREAKING: Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet has voted to allow officers to begin talks with
#oufc
on The Triangle. More to follow
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“I saw a lot of tweets when I left Notts County saying ‘why Oxford’, and I think I’ve silenced them.”
Ruben Rodrigues says he has ‘silenced’ people who doubted his move to
#oufc
last summer
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Yesterday topped off a quite brilliant few weeks for
#oufc
in extraordinary style. The celebratory scenes in the city centre were sensational, and it was a privilege to be there for the open-top bus parade and civic ceremony. Special memories
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First chance I’ve had to stop and let what happened yesterday sink in. A real honour and privilege to be at Wembley, and do the job that I do. So many incredible moments that I’ll cherish, including this one with the gaffer before the trophy lift
#oufc
📸
@edwardburnettt
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“This time last year, I got told to find another club, and now I’ve just got the club promoted.”
Josh Murphy maintained belief in himself and his ability, despite a rough period which included being told to find a new club this time last year
#oufc
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“The whole family are Oxford United fans, including myself, so to be able to come full circle back here is a very proud moment for my family.”
Des Buckingham is hoping to do his family and the people of Oxfordshire proud after his homecoming to
#oufc
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Up bright and early for one of Oxford’s oldest traditions: May morning. Large crowds already gathering at Magdalen College
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Oxford United’s search for a new stadium has taken one of its biggest step forwards to date after council officers recommended leasing or selling land to the club
#oufc
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BREAKING:
@OxfordCityStars
have announced the signing of Chelsea legend
@PetrCech
– yes, that one!
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BREAKING: Heads of terms between
#oufc
and Oxfordshire County Council for the proposed stadium at The Triangle have been agreed
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Brilliant scenes before kick-off. Massive hats off to those involved in getting this set up
#oufc
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So many brilliant photos from last night, but this one is without doubt my favourite
#oufc
📸
@simonhall1974
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I like this. I like it a lot. Offered a new deal by Sheffield Wednesday and was their supporters’ player of the year this season. Bags of experience at Championship level
#oufc
BREAKING: Oxford United have begun their summer window incomings with the addition of experienced Championship midfielder Will Vaulks
#oufc
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Stepping into some huge shoes over the coming weeks. A shame to be leaving the local politics beat behind (for now) but being a sports reporter is what I’ve wanted to be for as long as I can remember. Can’t wait to head every ball and slide every tackle in the press box
#oufc
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“It’s not about me. It’s about this team, this special team, this special group. We’ve been written off so many times this season, but we’ve just got promoted.”
Josh Murphy hails his
#oufc
teammates after his brace sealed promotion
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Quick bit of personal news, delighted I’ll be taking on the challenge as the Oxford Mail’s new education reporter and can’t wait to get started 🎉
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#oufc
assistant Chris Hogg was on pre-match press duties this afternoon (as previously scheduled). He confirmed Liam Manning took training as usual this morning
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I reckon you can all go to bed now. Thanks for all your questions and messages, and for reading today’s content. Deadline day would not be the same without you lot
#oufc
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Read what seven Kidlington locals had to say after voicing their support for the
#oufc
stadium project. A wide range of points made on how the new ground is set to benefit the area
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Going through some of the pictures from last night. There’s shirt pulling. And then there’s shirt pulling...
#oufc
📸 Mike Allen
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The extra hours and hard work have absolutely been worth it this week. Inside tomorrow’s pull-out are features with
@JamesConstable9
@RobHall46
@GeorgeElek
and
@MarcIles
plus analysis and nostalgia. A huge thanks to the team for their part in helping it look so good
#oufc
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25 goals in just over 100 games is a brilliant record to have for any player in Bodin’s position. He’s been more than a solid servant for
#oufc
and a great influence off the pitch too
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So many things to be proud about for
#oufc
right now, including the brilliant Amy Cranston. Spoke to her about how she helped save a life on the morning of the play-off final
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The latest at
#oufc
as I understand it
· U’s in process of agreeing compensation with a club, making Des Buckingham and Luke Williams the most likely
· Palace assistant Paddy McCarthy has been interviewed
· Alternative could be Brighton coach Andrew Crofts
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Oxford United’s planning application for a new stadium has been validated by Cherwell District Council. The latest step means a raft of planning documents have been made available. Noted alongside them is a target decision date being set at June 21
#oufc
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“We need to secure the future of Oxford United, so I do support the plans.”
Oxford East MP
@AnnelieseDodds
backed the
#oufc
stadium proposals when hosting a reception on behalf of the U’s at the Houses of Parliament this week
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Despite being fancied by the bookies, it is understood Frank Lampard is not currently being considered as a frontrunner by the
#oufc
board to replace Liam Manning
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Kill the Bill protestors have spent an hour at Bonn Square in Oxford this afternoon and are now marching through the city centre towards the police station and crown court
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Had a few tech problems, but an update here from Des Buckingham, who says there will be no permanent exits from
#oufc
today
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Leaving the office to finish the paper from home. As it stands, not been told to be on alert for anything but it’s deadline day so certainly won’t be switching off completely until 11.01 tonight. Thanks for sticking with me this long everyone
#oufc
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“I’ve been doing things with Oxford United and I’ll proudly wear the colours.”
@jordz_flynn
will sport
#oufc
colours as he looks to go one step closer to an English title next month
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The pitch is looking fantastic as
#oufc
welcome Swansea City in their first pre-season fixture in front of home fans this summer. Updates from this evening on the blog
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Spoke to
#oufc
chairman Grant Ferguson about what potential there is for marquee signings this summer, and becoming a top 30 club
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Some stadium news this evening away from the EFL Trophy clash. A new council report has revealed the majority of people who completed a survey on the
#oufc
stadium plans believe information provided by the club addresses environmental challenges
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“I don’t think anyone would disagree, he’s one of the best players, if not the best player, to have played in an Oxford United shirt.”
Des Buckingham pays tribute to Joey Beauchamp on the two-year anniversary of his death
#oufc
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“The Cowley Branch Line will be critical for ensuring that the proposed new stadium at The Triangle is accessible to the many fans based in Littlemore, Cowley and Blackbird Leys.”
@AnnelieseDodds
backs the
#oufc
stadium plans and Cowley Branch Line link
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Kyle Edwards is to stay at
#oufc
while he recovers from his hamstring injury. Has been ruled out until April, but arrangement suggests he may play again for U’s as his Ipswich deal expires in the summer
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A brilliant start to the scheme, to make Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema owned by the community
@UPPCinema
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Seems like a really smart signing. Good experience already and at an age where he’s got plenty of time to grow. Understand that reported bids of £600-£700k are well wide of the mark
#oufc
BREAKING: Oxford United have made their third signing of the summer transfer window, with the addition of right back Peter Kioso
#oufc
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What an afternoon at Court Place Farm as
@OxCityFC
secure their first win in the National League with a 4-0 victory against Boreham Wood
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Understand that Gatlin O’Donkor was on the standby list for the England Under-19 squad last month. The 18-year-old is eligible to represent either England or Ghana
#oufc
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Expecting the
#oufc
move for Ipswich Town left back Greg Leigh to be announced sooner rather than later. The deal appears to hinge on Man United’s Brandon Williams moving to Portman Road, with that the hold-up at the moment
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Arrived at Leyton Orient as
#oufc
get set for their first league game without Liam Manning in charge. Lots of references here to the legendary Laurie Cunningham, who began his career at Brisbane Road
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Perfect set of results for
#oufc
tonight as fellow League One strugglers Accrington, Burton and Morecambe all suffer defeats on home soil. Liam Manning takes the U’s to Morecambe for his first game in charge this weekend
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“It was a special occasion and a great crowd as well.”
@PetrCech
praises a bumper crowd after making his home debut for
@OxfordCityStars
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Some thoughts on Mark Harris not receiving a Wales call-up. It would’ve been worthy recognition after a stellar campaign, but ultimately a fully refreshed Harris is far more important for
#oufc
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Twenty-eight years ago today, Paul Moody helped
#oufc
get promoted to the second tier. The U’s clinched that promotion with a 4-0 win at home to Peterborough United, Moody scoring the second goal. I spoke to him about that day and the current team
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“We wanted to show that long-term commitment in terms of a three-and-a-half-year deal.”
#oufc
chief executive Tim Williams confirms the length of Des Buckingham’s deal
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Oxford United are ‘leading the race’ to sign a Tottenham Hotspur forward on loan, according to reports (and no, it’s not the one on the left)
#oufc
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“He loves being in and around this club, and we’ll do what we can to try and keep him here.”
Des Buckingham says
#oufc
will do everything the club can to keep hold of in-form Josh Murphy, who is out of contract at the end of the season
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The attacking play has rightly got the plaudits for
#oufc
but two unsung heroes were Sam Long and Josh McEachran. Both were brilliant yesterday. Read what Des Buckingham said about the duo here
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It’s a pretty chilly one at the Kassam. Fantastic work from those involved to make sure this afternoon’s game is on
#oufc
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2012: Emi Martinez concedes three while on loan at
#oufc
as they lose 3-0 at Port Vale
2022: Martinez saves a penalty in a shoot-out as Argentina lift the World Cup
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Some early thoughts on Liam Manning’s
#oufc
exit. He described the move to Bristol City as a ‘terrific opportunity’, and it undoubtedly is, however did he already have one at Oxford United?
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Understand that Chesterfield winger Armando Dobra and Luton Town striker Joe Taylor, both linked with
#oufc
recently, are not the players being referenced here by Des Buckingham
“We’re close to a couple of new faces coming in and a couple of other things.”
Des Buckingham says
#oufc
are ‘close to a couple of new faces’ although it’s unlikely that will be before tomorrow’s trip to Coventry City in the FA Cup
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Good evening
#LocalElections2022
- it’s Oxford town hall for me tonight, for the city council elections
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Classic timing that the planning application announcement was on my day off, while without signal until now 😂 What’s far more important though is that it’s been submitted and
#oufc
can continue making positive steps forward
🏟️ Oxford United Football Club can announce it has submitted a full planning application to Cherwell District Council for its proposed new stadium.
Full details ⤵️
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Ex-Banbury United boss Andy Whing will link up with former
#oufc
chairman Darryl Eales in the National League next season
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Just left the press conference with new
#oufc
boss Liam Manning. One of the talking points after his announcement on Saturday was the length of his contract. CEO Tim Williams said it’s ‘long-term’ but exact length would remain confidential
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“I owe him a beer.”
#oufc
chief executive Tim Williams thanks John Mousinho for his part in the final day play-off drama, while also delivering a message to the fans
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@daleoufc89
I’m supposed to be off tomorrow but believe there might be a third signing later this week
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Huge congratulations to Stevens firstly, but must admit I’m surprised that Harris hasn’t been called up. Especially as it’s a couple of friendlies. You’d think it would be an ideal opportunity to let Harris show what he can do
#oufc
Fin Stevens has been called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time, but there is no place for Mark Harris
#oufc
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“He’s trying to say that because I’m from Oxford that I can’t fight or that I’m soft, but hopefully I’ll be able to teach him a lesson.”
Cowley boxer
@jordz_flynn
is looking to do his home city proud – with some possible help from
#oufc
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The key talking points for
#oufc
last night
⚽ First league goal for Josh Murphy
💪 Impact from the bench
🤔 Options in midfield
🧤 Jamie Cumming saves
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Mark Harris spoke yesterday about the
#oufc
togetherness, the support of the fans, and which of Cardiff or Swansea he’s most looking forward to next season. Oh, and that black eye as well
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“It’s certainly the proudest moment I’ve had in my career and my life. I can’t wait to lead this team out at Wembley, to try and go one step further.”
Des Buckingham on what it will mean to lead his hometown side out at Wembley
#oufc
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