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Oxford United fans' debate
10:30am Monday 19th November 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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- Chesterfield 2 Oxford United 1
- U's 18th in League Two ahead of tomorrow's trip to Barnet
- Tom Craddock and Deane Smalley ruled out for several weeks
- Have your say below
11:32am
Think that sums up the frustration we're all feeling, Marc. Probably a good place to leave it for today.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
Many thanks to everyone who got in touch, see you at Barnet tomorrow night. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:32am
@OxfordMailOUFC can't believe we haven't won more than 3 in a row under wilder in the football league! Just shows how inconsistent we are
— @OufcGoody 19 November 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC Tomorrow night's game is probably the biggest for Wilder since he's been our manager other than the play-off final.
— @OUFCGoldenBoy 19 November 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC Give the a youth chance, if it doesn't work it doesn't work, we need too change something at the moment, FA cup is key 4 CW
— @le_knight_mare 19 November 2012
11:31am
@OxfordMailOUFC WILDER OUT, LENEGAN OUT, EVERYONE OUT. #onlyjoking
— @marcusssbatt 19 November 2012
11:27am
We've got 5 mins left on today's chat. If you've got anything left to get off your chest, now is the time...#oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:25am
Davis had a tight hamstring, which was possibly a knock-on from playing 90 mins.
Was surprised he wasn't eased in a bit more, especially with Capaldi fit, but it's not serious and he may be available for Barnet.
11:24am
11:23am Mon 19 Nov 12
KPGenius says
Agree we need Potter kept on the right , Saturday exposed the fact we have no back up for him or Rigg on the left, which Wilder needs to address in January. The Smalley/Craddock injuries are unfortunate but Pittman and Marsh need to step up - they won't get a better chance. Was Davis' injury the result of playing him for 90 minutes against Torquay?
11:24am
Fair point Nigel. Things did go against #oufc on Sat, but a side going places might have found a way to deal with them.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:22am
@OxfordMailOUFC however much added time doesnt hide the fact we didnt defend properly and for all our good play didnt take chances yet again
— @nigel_robins 19 November 2012
11:21am
Andy Whing's comments were interesting on #oufc being caught up in how far they were from the p-offs. Do you think it's been a distraction?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:16am
@OxfordMailOUFC Wilder's interview had it spot on. far too much added time (even more in added time) and decisions not going our way.
— @mjgelder 19 November 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC and I notice the people who weren't at Chesterfield have the most to say about it.
— @mjgelder 19 November 2012
11:16am
I don't think it's a case of #oufc not wanting to give players a chance, Andy. CW obviously doesn't feel the likes of Marsh are ready.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:16am
@OxfordMailOUFC there's comes a point when contemplation has to stop. Support at this club is paramount to the boys success on the pitch.
— @JackSimpson_93 19 November 2012
11:14am
@OxfordMailOUFC Yep I'll be there. #madness
— @MylesOUFC 19 November 2012
11:14am
@OxfordMailOUFC it costs £250,000 to have a youth team each season why wouldn't the club want to give our younger players a chance?
— @andywilmer 19 November 2012
11:14am
Hi KPGenius,
We've not heard anything about new contracts yet but it is getting to that time of the season when United have looked to tie up key players in the past.
I would guess nothing formal has happened yet, but think there is a decent chance he would stay.
11:12am
11:10am Mon 19 Nov 12
KPGenius says
Is Craddock in talks with the club over a new contract yet/is he likely to sign?
11:11am
@OxfordMailOUFC I will be there supporting the boys! #coyy
— @Rtanner82 19 November 2012
11:11am
@OxfordMailOUFC Tomorrow we have to stay 4-4-2 and go with Beano and Pittman upfront. Potter is needed on the right hand side.
— @OUFCGoldenBoy 19 November 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC thing is we will beat a poor barnet as we should and everyone thinks hes great again....#timeforchange
— @Maze10Wm 19 November 2012
11:11am
Who will be heading to Barnet tomorrow night? Is it a must-win game? #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:09am
Who will be heading to Barnet tomorrow night? Is it a must-win game? #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:09am
@OxfordMailOUFC plus despite what some think its worked for us before. Potter scores goals in that formation so definitely can work!
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
11:07am
@OxfordMailOUFC we need Potter on the right, it's been evidently clear that Heslop & Chapman are no right wingers.
— @Chris_hogg 19 November 2012
11:07am
Morning Wayne. It's not about defending anyone, but an hour of people Tweeting 'Wilder out' isn't getting anyone anywhere.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:07am
@OxfordMailOUFC he never acknowledges fans, personally i would send him home
— @Rtanner82 19 November 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC think the removal of the manager is the only option, we pay well for league, therefore play-offs is the minimum target
— @GilbertGrape74 19 November 2012
11:07am
@OxfordMailOUFC concentrate on beating Barnet tomorrow night, & move on from all this negativity. #Simples.
— @JackSimpson_93 19 November 2012
11:04am
RT @Maze10Wm: @OxfordMailOUFC constructive??? How can u at the mail if ur true oxford fans keep defending wilder...look at the form over the last 8 mths
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:03am
@OxfordMailOUFC has it been the refs fault all season ? Or just poor finishing poor defending and poor management
— @nigel_robins 19 November 2012
11:03am
Hi Chris. Honestly I think it's very unlikely to make any additions before the Nov 25deadline. #oufc have been clear about short-term loans
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:03am
@OxfordMailOUFC Gamble is right word for Marsh/Roberts. Are they ready for 1st team? Mgmnt see more than we do so maybe reason not in yet.
— @MylesOUFC 19 November 2012
11:03am
@OxfordMailOUFC potter up top then heslop/chapman on the right seems to be the alternative #oufc
— @tim_cowley 19 November 2012
@tim_cowley @oxfordmailoufc you can't hang on to one promotion no matter how big it was. The fact is we haven't improved under CW
— @andywilmer 19 November 2012
11:01am
@OxfordMailOUFC there no chance in getting a decent striker in on loan, as apparently the loan window shuts this week?
— @Chris_hogg 19 November 2012
11:00am
@OxfordMailOUFC alarming isn't the word I'd go with terrifying or even Barrow on a Tuesday night!
— @andywilmer 19 November 2012
11:00am
A few options. Could play Potter/Pittman up front with Beano, or go back to a 4-3-3 with Rigg & Potter out wide. Or gamble on Marsh/Roberts?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
11:00am
No Craddock & Smalley for a few weeks does give #oufc a headache up front. How would you cope with it?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:56am
Perhaps the most alarming stat of all is since the opening 3 wins #oufc have picked up 11pts from 15 games.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:56am
@TomThewlis @oxfordmailoufc Agree with general sentiment but can give away too much which helps opposition plans.
— @MylesOUFC 19 November 2012
10:56am
@OxfordMailOUFC it leaves us very thin up top now! Maybe now Marsh will get a chance to show what he can do. It will make a welcome change
— @andywilmer 19 November 2012
10:54am
@OxfordMailOUFC both of the penalty shouts were clear pens! The one on Beano completely floored him and the second you could clearly see..
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
10:54am
@tim_cowley @OxfordMailOUFC massive credit to Jpp for that, got up without complaining don't get that in premiership
— @Yellowtillidie 19 November 2012
10:54am
@OxfordMailOUFC If we don't put together a run of wins we'll get sucked into a relegation fight. That's no way acceptable.
— @MylesOUFC 19 November 2012
10:53am
Take your point Myles, but to be fair to CW as far as I can remember this was the 1st time this season he really had a go at a referee.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:51am
@OxfordMailOUFC I've said it before how much longer can the fans back CW with results like we are getting? I know where I stand on the topic
— @andywilmer 19 November 2012
10:51am
@OxfordMailOUFC i just want to show some faith in the youth forwards give them ago. It will stop rushing people back to get injured again
— @custhemoose 19 November 2012
10:51am
As for Craddock, he is now expected to be out 3-6 weeks with the same rib issue. Wilder said on Sat any bang on it risks a punctured lung.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:51am
DS op news was in the club's preview to Sat, but maybe understandable they weren't shouting about it. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:51am
@OxfordMailOUFC We really need to try and keep hold of Mullins in January he is a top class defender and adds a lot to the team #OUFC
— @andywilmer 19 November 2012
10:50am
Interested to hear from #oufc fans who were at the game on Sat. What did you think about the pen appeals/complaints over C'field's goals?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:48am
@OxfordMailOUFC few fans saying Craddock is out for 5 Weeks, not seen anything official on this, is Harry also injured
— @Yellowtillidie 19 November 2012
10:45am
@TomThewlis @oxfordmailoufc communication is 1 of many disapointing things since IL has taken control
— @alanbaker_ 19 November 2012
10:45am
As for Smalley, we were as surprised as you to hear about the op. CW had said a week ago DS had a chance to make the squad for Chesterfield.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:45am
Cox slightly older & more experienced, JFC's got real quality but teenagers (and flair players in general) are always a little inconsistent.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:45am
@OxfordMailOUFC I'm a huge fan of JFC myself, just wonder if perhaps he's already been told he's going back to seems to have dipped a bit?
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
10:45am
@OxfordMailOUFC get what your saying about JFC, just seems that his form has dipped unlike Lee Cox who always seems to give 100% regardless.
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
10:41am
@OxfordMailOUFC any idea what actually happened to Deane Smalley? Club never told the fans that he needed an operation on his injury.
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
10:41am
@Yellowtillidie @oxfordmailoufc we cant keep saying that. We said the last 3 were key! Something has to give. IL has to act
— @alanbaker_ 19 November 2012
10:41am
Hi Ransley, totally agree with that assessment. 3 huge games for different reasons - Barnet (a), N'hampton (h), Acc (a) in FA Cup. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:37am
@OxfordMailOUFC think the next 3 games are key to our season
— @Yellowtillidie 19 November 2012
10:37am
As for JFC, that's always an easy accusation to level at loan players. Didn't have his best game on Sat but was playing out of position.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:37am
...but it's all down to Rotherham. They've got a few defensive injuries and could recall him at any stage.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:37am
Morning Tom. Thought Mullins was superb again on Sat, in both boxes. As for him staying it's a hard one to call, think he would like to...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 19 November 2012
10:37am
@OxfordMailOUFC Sat proved how important Mullins has become to us, how likely do you think it is that we can sign him permanently? #OUFC
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC I noticed some fans on sat debating whether JFC's heart has ever really been in it for Oxford.. What do you think of that?
— @TomThewlis 19 November 2012
10:31am
Good morning and welcome to our weekly chat about all things Oxford United.
We're here for an hour to discuss whatever you want, particularly thoughts on the defeat at Chesterfield and tomorrow's visit to Barnet.
Post your thoughts below or get in touch via Twitter @Oxfordmailoufc.
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11:10am Mon 19 Nov 12
KPGenius says...
11:23am Mon 19 Nov 12
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