Oxford United fans' discussion (From Oxford Mail)

That's all we've got time for today. Thanks for your input, some very interesting points raised. Have a good Monday. #oufc

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Wish the lads well for Saturday against the Pirates! 3 points needed for our league position and take heat off McCormick

— @DJChurch94 04 February 2013

Think it depends on how well Marsh does between now & the end of the season. If he scores plenty #oufc would surely offer him a deal?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

RT @JamesAPittaway: @OxfordMailOUFC I honestly can't see Marsh coming back. He'll prob 've released in the summer

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Worth flagging up #oufc's Oxfordshire Senior Cup tie vs Chinnor on Wednesday at Thame Utd. Expecting several 1st teamers to be involved.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Five mins left for today. Any more for anymore? #oufc

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@mattp2490 @oxfordmailoufc Ox v Sheff utd was more expensive than Man City v Watford. Not a high profile game for Man City but still cheaper

— @RealLewisJames 04 February 2013

That would probably be worthwhile, Dan. There's no substitute for games so as long as #oufc had suitable gk back-up a loan would be wise.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Sounds good, do you think a loan move for Crocombe at the start of next season will be beneficial? Like Marsh is at Staines

— @DJChurch94 04 February 2013

Although Fleetwood don't get big crowds, Fred, they are a strong side because of the money which has been invested in their squad.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

RT @Fred_ugly: @JamesAPittaway @OxfordMailOUFC thats how far we have fallen "Fleetwood at home will be a big test"

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Two other pieces of info which are worth flagging up. Firstly, Tyrone Marsh bagged a late winner on debut for Staines Town on Sat.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Don't think Crocombe will take it too badly. He will get chances at #oufc, Wilder said last week he'd be offered a new contract.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

RT @DJChurch94: @OxfordMailOUFC Plus McCormick's arrival must be a kick in the teeth to Crocombe. Although inexperienced, he had a decent debut against BAFC

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

The good news is Montrose should be in contention to play on Saturday. It's a shame the majority of #oufc fans haven't seen him yet.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC we need montrose in midfield to have any chance of making play offs got to get him fit

— @oufctelboy 04 February 2013

I think it's definitely something #oufc need to look at, James. Maybe it's as simple as using the opposite wing more often?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC do u think the pitch along dugout side will affect wing play? I didn't go southend but against burton batt/potter were poor!

— @JamesEast 04 February 2013

Interesting comparison to #oufc last season. After 29 games they had scored the same no of goals (41).

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC he got clapped by the oxford fans every time he had the ball but was booed by the southend fans

— @CharlieBryant17 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC 442 is our best formation with beano and craddock up front its when we are most dangerous potter and rigg playing wide

— @oufctelboy 04 February 2013

RT @petechilton: @MichaelOnToast @OxfordMailOUFC Goals are the principle problem.We need a 20 goal/season player.Hard to find but without that we are stuck

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Pre-Kick off he looked nervous and awkward but on the pitch he had a confident aura about him and looks better than L2.

— @BraddersSimon 04 February 2013

Thanks Si, that was the impression I got from a distance. It seemed the boos coming from the Southend fans prompted #oufc's end to back him?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

RT @BraddersSimon: @OxfordMailOUFC Muted applause when his name was announced from the away end. No obvious controversial comments from #oufc fans

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Again that's probably one fans could answer better than us, Dan. Was anyone planning to watch on Sat and then not go because of the signing?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Do you think the idea of fans boycotting because of McCormick's signing will happen? Already have falling attendances #oufc

— @DJChurch94 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Fleetwood at home will be a big test

— @JamesAPittaway 04 February 2013

...the press box at Southend is behind glass so wasn't easy to tell. #oufc fans in the away end would have a more accurate idea. Anyone?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Hi Pete. He didn't have much to do but thought he looked pretty composed. As for the reaction it sounded fairly positive, but...

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC I didn't make it to Southend. What was the reception for McCormick like and how did he play?

— @oufcpete 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Even if we miraculously make the play-offs, I can't see us getting to Wembley again because of our wasteful finishing #oufc

— @DJChurch94 04 February 2013

Worth looking to the next few #oufc games: B Rovers (h) on Sat, Fleetwood (h) next Tues, Plymouth (a) Sat 16th.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@cricketbetting @OxfordMailOUFC I can't see a top 7 finish. We'll prob finish mid table again. Has Wilder run out of ideas?

— @JamesAPittaway 04 February 2013

@MylesOUFC @OxfordMailOUFC so if we're not nervous on goal why do we rarely shoot straight?

— @JamesAPittaway 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC we have to take our chances when we get them didnt do that saturday and got punish need at least 7 points from next 9

— @oufctelboy 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC dedicated striker coach...even to work with them for a few mths? Comes up again and again!

— @KenMamos 04 February 2013

That's prob fudging the answer a bit, but only the top two in L2 have been consistent. There is time for #oufc, but it'll take a big effort.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Hi Ed, that's a tricky one to answer. As it stands it will be difficult but as we saw last month #oufc are capable of putting a run together

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

RT @cricketbetting: @OxfordMailOUFC in your opinion will (not can) OUFC make the play-offs? I say they will not. Clear evidence they are not good enough

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Craddock's injury is a minor one and he may be back for Saturday.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@JamesAPittaway @oxfordmailoufc Didn't look nervous at all. We were all over them in first half and should've gone in two goals up.

— @MylesOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC thought we got it up to Richards quickly but then got no where near him for him to pass or do anything

— @kevinspackman 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Craddock has had a drop in form and as soon as Pitman finds his he gets injured

— @JamesAPittaway 04 February 2013

With Fleetwood the weekend before it means #oufc have taken 1pt from the last 9. How damaging has that been to their top 7 hopes?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

The obvious problem with that is Southend somehow found a way to stay in the game and then pinch a winner, which was a big blow to #oufc.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

Others may disagree James, but I didn't think #oufc looked nervous, apart from Potter with his chances. They made Southend look average.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC I didnt go on Sat but did we look nervous? Is there a lack of confidence?

— @JamesAPittaway 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC No, they're too similar. We need a fast, nippy forward to partner one of them. #oufc

— @MichaelOnToast 04 February 2013

What about the Richards-Constable partnership up front? May take a bit of time to settle, but is that the best way forward for #oufc?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC should of won the game by a couple of goals, one big mistake cost us

— @CharlieBryant17 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC Definitely a game we should've won. Wasteful finishing again.

— @MylesOUFC 04 February 2013

Hi James. It does seem to be a recurring theme, but CW couldn't do much about Potter's misses. One of those simply had to go in.

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

@OxfordMailOUFC wilder has always said we're not goos enough in the final 3rd (on goal) and he doesn't appear to have done anything about it

— @JamesAPittaway 04 February 2013

We particularly want to hear from #oufc fans who made the trip on Saturday. What were your impressions of the game?

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013

First, here's Chris Wilder's assessment of #oufc's defeat at Southend on Saturday: http://t.co/OihUG9Jx

— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 February 2013