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Updates - Rochdale v Oxford United
6:50pm Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in Sport
By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
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- U's looking to build on Saturday's 5-0 win
- First visit to Spotland since 2005
- Rochdale have lost their previous two games
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11:17pm
That's your lot for tonight, safe motoring for all the #oufc fans making the long trip home. Reaction & report in tomorrow's @TheOxfordMail
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
11:15pm
Who was Oxford United's man of the match at Rochdale?: var options = {ballot_id: '5218'}; ... http://t.co/OOZohj9y
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
11:14pm
@OxfordMailOUFC I'm more disappointed with tonight than any of the other defeats, hard to take when u know u should've won. #COYY
— @realpaulhawtin 23 October 2012
11:09pm
Lee Cox was due to start but taken ill on the journey up. Sent home before the game by train, no idea yet if he'll be back for Sat #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
11:07pm
No attendance given tonight. Rough guess it looked like around 200 #oufc fans in.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
11:07pm
@OxfordMailOUFC I can explain it... We didn't score and Rochdale did. Twice
— @Oxymoron63 23 October 2012
11:06pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Very true Wilder, how on earth did we not get anything from that game. Any idea on how many away fans?
— @ryanoufc 23 October 2012
11:06pm
...how #oufc haven't won the game by two or three goals." Disappointed with a lack of quality from the forwards, esp Potter's 1st half miss.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
11:06pm
Wilder: "No disrespect to the opposition but I thought that #oufc played like the home side. I'm struggling to find a way to explain...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
10:52pm
Rochdale 2 (Donnelly 78, Grant 82) Oxford United 0: OXFORD United had nothing to show for a largely positive per... http://t.co/bJ5VRNLO
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
10:52pm
@Big_badWolfe @OxfordMailOUFC Chris Wilder has always said we're got good enough in the final 3rd (on goal) and he has done nothing about it
— @JamesPitt85 23 October 2012
9:59pm
@OxfordMailOUFC message to John Coleman, goals win games yes but Rochdale were woefully poor and should've lost #OUFC
— @Big_badWolfe 23 October 2012
9:59pm
Dale boss John Coleman: "Credit to #oufc for taking the game to us but with two great goals I thought we just shaded it."
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:39pm
FT: #rochdaleafc 2 #oufc 0 Late goals from George Donnelly and Bobby Grant give Dale the pts. Harsh on Utd, who played pretty well.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:32pm
GOAL! #rochdaleafc 2 (Grant 87) #oufc 0 Donnelly returns the favour and rolls a cross for Grant to tap in. United caught out.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:31pm
#rochdaleafc 1 #oufc 0 Pittman on for JFC. 8 mins left.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:23pm
GOAL! #rochdaleafc 1 (Donnelly 78) #oufc 0 The hosts break the deadlock as Donnelly steers a header into the corner.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:16pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Craddock has a fierce shot tipped over. The corner is well cleared. 20 mins left.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:11pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Great chance for Dale as JFC gives the ball away cheaply. Raynes can't cut out a pass for Grant, who shoots wide.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:07pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Rigg fizzes a shot wide from 25 yards. First change sees Heslop on for Potter.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
9:00pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Potter gets brushed off the ball and gets booked for a late tackle in frustration.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:56pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 The break hasn't altered the pattern of the game. United still look the better side.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:49pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 The second half begins, no changes for either side.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:33pm
HT: #rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Really good half from United, who have enjoyed the best of the chances. Only thing missing is a goal.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:30pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Raynes is booked, his fifth of the season so he's banned for Saturday.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:24pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Capaldi bombs on and crosses for Craddock, whose shot is straight at Lillis. Tuttle just wide at the other end.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:19pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Mullins wins headers at two successive United corners. First one is tipped over, second goes wide.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:16pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Mullins has been outstanding again so far. Uncanny positional sense making up for his lack of physical size.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:13pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Constable spins his man but a heavy touch ruins a good opening. Unlucky not to get a corner though.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:11pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Clear chance as Rigg crosses. Craddock scuffs his shot but it falls to Potter, who shoots wide from 8 yards.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:06pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 We've had 20 mins and this one hasn't really settled yet. Both sides playing at a high tempo.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
8:04pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Clarke does well to tip over a dipping shot from Rafferty. From the corner Grant volleys over from close range.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:55pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Good start from the visitors. They seem to be enjoying the decent playing surface. Slick top usually = goals.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:49pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Constable lays off to Craddock who is full of confidence after bagging 4 on Sat. Half volley from 20yds, just over.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:47pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Both sides have shots in the first 30 secs. Craddock shot deflected wide, from the corner Rigg blazes over.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:47pm
#rochdaleafc 0 #oufc 0 Away we go, let's have it.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:43pm
Here we go then... #oufc http://t.co/RXHstf9Y
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:39pm
Thanks for clearing that up, Chloe. Any idea why Rochdale have a dragon?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:38pm
@OxfordMailOUFC it's a dragon. Desmond the dragon.
— @Chloerebekka 23 October 2012
7:38pm
Here comes the pesky mascot. Maybe a griffin? http://t.co/ltWJlbxA
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:35pm
Not familiar with Rochdale's mascot. Seems to be some sort of winged donkey. Anyone know? Will get a pic next time he comes over this side.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:32pm
Just 15 mins to kick-off now and we've got some Joy Division. Super. On the pitch it's just #oufc's subs now, the XI are back in the warm.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:29pm
Cast now blaring out over the PA. We had The Clash earlier too, great set so far. At the moment I wouldn't mind a slightly delayed kick-off.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:28pm
Another away club has trouble with JFC's name. Cheltenham's programme said Fister-Caskey, tonight the announcer called him Forester-Caskey.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:24pm
It's been five long away games in the league without a single point since the opening day win at Bristol R. Fancy that run to end tonight.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:24pm
Steve and Sandra have earned themselves a pre-match pat on the back. Barry Quinn's effort on the hour mark proved the difference that night.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:24pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Quinn
— @SandraFox 23 October 2012
7:24pm
@acherrie1 @oxfordmailoufc Barry Quinn scored the winner!!
— @SteveButcher72 23 October 2012
7:21pm
@OxfordMailOUFC We have to win tonight, I reckon 1-2 @JamesConstable9 & @ @JakeCaskey35 to score #oufc
— @jlrevery 23 October 2012
7:21pm
While you're mulling that over, check out the excellent view we get here. http://t.co/3kvxwO3v
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:19pm
It's just over 7 years since #oufc were at Spotland. They won 1-0 that day, but who knows the name of the match winner? No cheating.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:15pm
The most recognisable name on the hosts' team sheet is striker Dele Adebola. 37 now but has 5 goals, Birmingham City once paid £1m for him.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:13pm
Decent start from the music man on the PA. It's been a while since I heard Round Our Way by Oasis. Decent.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:13pm
@OxfordMailOUFC 1-1 but I think we will play well!
— @Matt_Oufc 23 October 2012
7:12pm
Rochdale start the day 10 places above #oufc, but are only 3pts ahead. They crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Plymouth on Sat, 2-0 down in 7 mins.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:12pm
Just one change for Rochdale too. Rafferty in for Phil Edwards. They're expected to line up 4-1-3-2.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:09pm
@OxfordMailOUFC 3-1 to the mighty Yellows!
— @kevbrooks2 23 October 2012
7:09pm
Rochdale subs v #oufc: Barry-Murphy, Donnelly, P Edwards, Pearson, Craney, Logan, Smith
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:09pm
Rochdale XI v #oufc: Lillis, Rafferty, R Edwards, Bennett, McIntyre, Cavanagh, Tutte, Kennedy, Grimes, Adebola, Grant
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:08pm
Agree Andy, the centre of the park could be a little open with Leven & JFC in there, but we'll see how it turns out.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:04pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Midfield looks like it lacks bite without Cox. Neither Leven or JFC get stuck in.
— @Andy_Hawkes 23 October 2012
7:03pm
That's one change for #oufc, Lee Cox drops out presumably with a knock. Peter Leven comes in, Jake Wright only a sub, Constable captain.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:02pm
@OxfordMailOUFC convincing away win Beano to score tonight Coyy!!
— @kevbrooks2 23 October 2012
7:02pm
@OxfordMailOUFC 2 v 3 to the Yellows!!!!!
— @BarryJ123 23 October 2012
7:02pm
On paper this isn't the most promising game. #oufc have the 2nd worst away record in League Two, Rochdale have the 5th worst home results.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:02pm
#oufc subs: Brown, Worley, Wright, Chapman, Heslop, Pittman, O'Brien
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
7:02pm
#oufc starting XI v Rochdale: Clarke, Whing, Raynes, Mullins, Capaldi, Potter, Leven, Forster-Caskey, Rigg, Constable, Craddock
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
6:56pm
Can #oufc build on Saturday's thrashing of Accrington? Get your score predictions in now!
— @OxfordMailOUFC 23 October 2012
6:53pm
Good evening from a chilly but dry Spotland, where Oxford United are attempting to follow up Saturday's 5-0 romp against Accrington Stanley with a good result at Rochdale.
Team news to follow shortly, post your thoughts below.
