Davids salutes Oxford United ace Wright

9:00am Thursday 14th March 2013 in Sport Photograph of the Author By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458

Edgar Davids in action for Barnet against United Edgar Davids in action for Barnet against United

OXFORD United’s Jake Wright is one of the best players in npower League Two, according to former Juventus and Barcelona star Edgar Davids.

The ex-Netherlands international came up against the U’s skipper on Tuesday night as Barnet’s player/head coach.

He looked to have helped the Bees to a point, but a goal deep in stoppage time from Michael Raynes earned United a 1-0 win.

Davids, who turned 40 yesterday, felt the result was harsh on the visitors.

He said: “We had some good moments but they are a good side.

“I think they have one of the best players in the league in Jake Wright – he’s a very good player.

“I’m surprised they are as low as they are in the table. If the game had ended as a draw then I think that would have been fair.”

Comments (12)

9:26am Thu 14 Mar 13

BigAlBiker says...

He did pretty well for 40, his passing was better than some of the players we have had over the last couple of seasons.

Expensive i bet?
He did pretty well for 40, his passing was better than some of the players we have had over the last couple of seasons. Expensive i bet? BigAlBiker

10:52am Thu 14 Mar 13

chrishay123 says...

Davids, come to Oxford!
Davids, come to Oxford! chrishay123

1:16pm Thu 14 Mar 13

Magiltonmagic. says...

Age has nothing to do with it Just look at giggs, of course his passing is better he is an ex international and has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, what a ridiculous comment! As for having him here, no thanks but I do think this could be a cheeky job application by him.
Age has nothing to do with it Just look at giggs, of course his passing is better he is an ex international and has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, what a ridiculous comment! As for having him here, no thanks but I do think this could be a cheeky job application by him. Magiltonmagic.

1:23pm Thu 14 Mar 13

martico1 says...

Why ridiculous, MM? It was great to see his enthusiasm and commitment AND the fact that NOT ONE one of his passes (many of them threaded through tight space over some distance) went astray - particularly impressive on that pitch! He was also perfect at being quietly in the ref's ear all the time - if you don't mind that sort of thing.
Why ridiculous, MM? It was great to see his enthusiasm and commitment AND the fact that NOT ONE one of his passes (many of them threaded through tight space over some distance) went astray - particularly impressive on that pitch! He was also perfect at being quietly in the ref's ear all the time - if you don't mind that sort of thing. martico1

1:37pm Thu 14 Mar 13

Doctor69 says...

Magiltonmagic. wrote:
Age has nothing to do with it Just look at giggs, of course his passing is better he is an ex international and has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, what a ridiculous comment! As for having him here, no thanks but I do think this could be a cheeky job application by him.
Although not an ex international, Dubes has played at the highest level including a Champions league semi final, yet his distribution is awful. Hoof!!

I was impressed with Davids for a 40 year old. First half he was up and down the pitch, second half he sat a lot deeper, but he could still pick a pass.
[quote][p][bold]Magiltonmagic.[/bold] wrote: Age has nothing to do with it Just look at giggs, of course his passing is better he is an ex international and has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, what a ridiculous comment! As for having him here, no thanks but I do think this could be a cheeky job application by him.[/p][/quote]Although not an ex international, Dubes has played at the highest level including a Champions league semi final, yet his distribution is awful. Hoof!! I was impressed with Davids for a 40 year old. First half he was up and down the pitch, second half he sat a lot deeper, but he could still pick a pass. Doctor69

2:24pm Thu 14 Mar 13

Magiltonmagic. says...

Dubes was lucky enough to play in a good side, my point is just because he is 40 it does'nt mean he has lost his ability and comparing him to our midfielders is ridiculous which is what BAB did if they were as good as him or had his exprience they would'nt be in this division or with OUFC
Dubes was lucky enough to play in a good side, my point is just because he is 40 it does'nt mean he has lost his ability and comparing him to our midfielders is ridiculous which is what BAB did if they were as good as him or had his exprience they would'nt be in this division or with OUFC Magiltonmagic.

3:02pm Thu 14 Mar 13

AylesburyOx says...

Great player back in the day and still a talent now. Strange seeing him up there, especially in Barnets god awful away kit!
Great player back in the day and still a talent now. Strange seeing him up there, especially in Barnets god awful away kit! AylesburyOx

5:13pm Thu 14 Mar 13

mattamber says...

Jake is too good for te u's he will snapped up in the summer ?
Jake is too good for te u's he will snapped up in the summer ? mattamber

5:24pm Thu 14 Mar 13

87oufc says...

Now you've gone and done it, Davids. Cw will be selling him now.
Now you've gone and done it, Davids. Cw will be selling him now. 87oufc

9:13pm Thu 14 Mar 13

Richard Wickson says...

87oufc wrote:
Now you've gone and done it, Davids. Cw will be selling him now.
You may have a good point, I am sure he has drawn the attention of bigger clubs. For me it's been far and away his best season and he's my player of the season by a long way. That's probably the kiss of death tho (me praising him) so I hope he keeps it up. Shame he can't score!
[quote][p][bold]87oufc[/bold] wrote: Now you've gone and done it, Davids. Cw will be selling him now.[/p][/quote]You may have a good point, I am sure he has drawn the attention of bigger clubs. For me it's been far and away his best season and he's my player of the season by a long way. That's probably the kiss of death tho (me praising him) so I hope he keeps it up. Shame he can't score! Richard Wickson

9:34pm Thu 14 Mar 13

davecuddoufc says...

Jake Wright - our Mr. right.
Jake Wright - our Mr. right. davecuddoufc

10:15am Fri 15 Mar 13

BigOx22 says...

martico1 wrote:
Why ridiculous, MM? It was great to see his enthusiasm and commitment AND the fact that NOT ONE one of his passes (many of them threaded through tight space over some distance) went astray - particularly impressive on that pitch! He was also perfect at being quietly in the ref's ear all the time - if you don't mind that sort of thing.
Martico I saw a lot of his passes not completed. I didn't think he had the best of games. Out muscled by Whingy and he can stay at Banet.
[quote][p][bold]martico1[/bold] wrote: Why ridiculous, MM? It was great to see his enthusiasm and commitment AND the fact that NOT ONE one of his passes (many of them threaded through tight space over some distance) went astray - particularly impressive on that pitch! He was also perfect at being quietly in the ref's ear all the time - if you don't mind that sort of thing.[/p][/quote]Martico I saw a lot of his passes not completed. I didn't think he had the best of games. Out muscled by Whingy and he can stay at Banet. BigOx22

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