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Updates - Rotherham United v Oxford United
1:58pm Saturday 29th September 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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5:43pm
Mickey Lewis: "We're hugely disappointed, it's difficult to put into words. I think that moment with a minute to go when we had two...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
...really good chances, they were two brilliant saves and within 10 seconds it was 3-1. I think we did more than enough to get a result."
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
5:20pm
#rufc 3 #oufc 1 match report: http://t.co/HTVKh3hV
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:59pm
Report and reaction to follow.
4:58pm
FT: #rufc 3 #oufc 1 All over here as the U's slip to a sixth league defeat in a row. It might have been different, but no points again.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:50pm
GOAL! #rufc 3 (Taylor 88) #oufc 1 Seconds after Constable hit the post Rotherham break and finish the game. Fine lines.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:45pm
#rufc 2 #oufc 1 Constable on for JFC in United's final change. Nine mins left.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:35pm
GOAL! #rufc 2 (O'Connor 74) #oufc 1 O'Connor drives home his second of the game to leave United in trouble.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:33pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Not sure how Brown got away with bringing down Agard there, but the ref didn't give a penalty.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:31pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Agard shoots wide on the turn. 460 away fans trying to lift their side.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:24pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Worley comes off to a big round of applause from the away fans. Leven on.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:19pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 One sub each as Smalley on for Craddock. Agard replaces Evans.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:17pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Frenetic spell as Rigg has a header tipped over. Decent spell but at the other end Brown just saves from Pringle
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:11pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Worley heads just over at a corner. He's done very well so far.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
4:07pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 The second half is up and running. This game is there for the taking.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:50pm
HT: #rufc 1 #oufc 1 Better from Wilder's men. Rigg's opener got them away to a great start, but O'Connor's penalty means the sides are level
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:43pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Great block by the back-tracking Cox to snuff out the danger from Ainsworth's cross.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:40pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 Stoppage in play as Worley gets treated for a bang on the nose. JFC's free-kick is saved.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:36pm
#rufc 1 #oufc 1 That should read 30 mins for the goal. Silly challenge from Batt, unnecessary. Ainsworth had just hit the bar, frantic.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:32pm
GOAL! #rufc 1 (O'Connor pen 10) #oufc 1 Brown is beaten from 12 yards after Batt gave away a penalty.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:29pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 1 Lucky escape for the visitors . Brown drops a cross and the follow up shot hots Batt, the post, the bar and bounces clear.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:28pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 1 A brilliant move on the counter between JFC and Craddock, who runs on to the through ball but takes one touch too many.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:23pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 1 So far so good for the visitors. 20 mins in, Rotherham yet to have a shot and the fans are getting restless.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:19pm
3:17pm Sat 29 Sep 12
boagongrui says
My prediction gone
Don't complain!
3:19pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 1 A long ball isn't cleared and falls to Potter, whose crisp volley is well saved.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:19pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 1 Very clear United are taking ano nonsense approach with the ball in their own half. It's getting launched, no risks.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:15pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 1 The away fans sing to Wilder, who applauds them.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:10pm
GOAL! #rufc 0 #oufc 1 (Rigg 7) Do not adjust your Twitter feed! JFC rolls a corner into Rigg, who blasts low in at the near post from 20yds
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:04pm
#rufc 0 #oufc 0 Visitors definitely 3-4-3. Rotherham 4-4-2.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:01pm
Here we go then. #oufc http://t.co/HV1rftrd
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
3:00pm
@OxfordMailOUFC I was there. Well said.
— @MarkAnsell 29 September 2012
2:56pm
@OxfordMailOUFC 3 0 to them
— @mincheryfarmer 29 September 2012
2:55pm
The PA man on the pitch his wearing has an extraordinary shine to it. Do you pay extra for that? Wish I'd brought my sunglasses.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:52pm
Some ex-Rotherham players in the #oufc squad. Michael Raynes & coach Alasdair Lane were both here last season. Chris Wilder also played here
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:47pm
As pessimistic as we might all be, good things can happen. Who went to Chesterfield two seasons ago? #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:44pm
There's a fair few hardy #oufc souls in the away end. They'll be partying all the way home if #oufc end their run today.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:40pm
No Steve Evans in the home dugout today, of course. He's watching the game at home as part of a six game stadium ban.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:39pm
2:35pm Sat 29 Sep 12
boagongrui says
Rotherham 2-0 Oxford
@OxfordMailOUFC Now you've done it. I'm strangely intrigued by the mayhem of this selection. At least it may be fun for a while.
— @GeorgeDugdale 29 September 2012
2:39pm
I appreciate that sounds an astronomical number compared to #oufc's 'haul' in that time, but still. They're not in sparkling form.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:37pm
Rotherham were well backed in the summer but have been inconsistent so far. They've picked up just four points from their last four. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:37pm
Rotherham were well backed in the summer but have been inconsistent so far. They've picked up just four points from their last four. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:34pm
Wayne Brown came into the side at the end of last season, before getting injured. He's a cool customer, today won't faze him...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
...but he's not played a minute of competitive football for almost six months. It's a gamble, no two ways about it. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:30pm
RT @TomThewlis: RT @TomThewlis: @OxfordMailOUFC Clarke's form has declined massively recently so quite rightly dropped. He's been just as at fault with ...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
RT @TomThewlis: RT @TomThewlis: @OxfordMailOUFC conceded recently as the defence and other players.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:30pm
If it is 3-4-3 then that's how #oufc lined up against Burton a couple of weeks ago.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC Odejayi could very much Calvin Zola us today. Tall, quick and strong. I'm worried.
— @yelbarhdadi 29 September 2012
2:27pm
Rotherham XI: Shearer, Hunt, Morgan, Sharps, Harris, Ainsworth, Arnason, O'Connor, Pringle, Evans, Odejayi
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
Rotherham subs: Warrington, Mullins, Taylor, Bradley, Nardiello, Noble, Agard
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:27pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Yep that formation worked perfectly well on our last away day...
— @yelbarhdadi 29 September 2012
2:27pm
@OXONAssassin @OxfordMailOUFC I think that Wilder hasn't made Clarke scapegoat, how can people say that? We need changes.
— @YellowBeanzOUFC 29 September 2012
2:27pm
The word in the press box is it's a 3-4-3, with a midfield of Capaldi, JFC, Cox and Batt. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:22pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Wilder has made Clarke his scapegoat. The centre backs are the problem!
— @Andy_Hawkes 29 September 2012
2:22pm
RT @thomairs: RT @thomairs: Sitting in the pub trying to fathom #OUFC's starting formation and rationale for it. Any hints, @OxfordMailOUFC?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:22pm
RT @andywilmer: RT @andywilmer: @OxfordMailOUFC don't like to say it but I feel it's going to be another loss! The U's 1 Rotherham 2
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
RT @alanbaker_: RT @alanbaker_: @oxfordmailoufc can't see past a Rotherham win. Hope not tho. Good luck #oufc need a win.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
RT @TomThewlis: RT @TomThewlis: @OxfordMailOUFC Rotherham 1 Oxford 2 Craddock and Constable. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:20pm
Or could be a back four, with Wright moved out to left back. As far as I know Clarke hasn't got a problem, so has been dropped. Thoughts?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:20pm
That's a puzzler isn't it? Could be a back 3 with Raynes, Worley and Wright, five in midfield and Potter in behind Craddock.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:17pm
@oxfordmailoufc I change my mind after the team news! Rotherham 3-0 Oxford
— @OufcAsh 29 September 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC Clarke injured or dropped? Brown won't fare any better with those centre backs in front of him. They're the problem! #OUFC
— @Andy_Hawkes 29 September 2012
2:17pm
2:09pm
@OxfordMailOUFC wilder has said he's going to try the more direct game so will it still suit us?
— @andywilmer 29 September 2012
2:09pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Rotherham 4-0 Oxford
— @Chris_hogg 29 September 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC 1-1. Constable opens the scoring, then we concede in the last 5 minutes leading to #oufc fans to call for Wilder's head.
— @yelbarhdadi 29 September 2012
2:07pm
So, can this finally be the day #oufc stir themselves? The pitch looks a cracker, would suit players who like to get the ball down and play.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
2:04pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Think we can grab a draw here will be pelasing. Would like to see oxford hold their own defensively a bit more today #oufc
— @Purple_monk 29 September 2012
@oxfordmailoufc sneaky 1-0 with JFC scoring!
— @OufcAsh 29 September 2012
2:04pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Negative
— @oufcgeorge 29 September 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC nervous! I'd take a draw today. Get off 9 points!!! #oufc
— @mattp2490 29 September 2012
@oxfordmailoufc I am feeling a 2-1 win today with Raynes and Leven with the goals!
— @OufcAsh 29 September 2012
2:03pm
The first thing to mention is the New York Stadium. Decent. http://t.co/l3SwlYi8
— @OxfordMailOUFC 29 September 2012
1:58pm
Good afternoon and welcome to a bright and breezy Rotherham.
Is this the day Oxford United break their run of defeats? Let's hope so, but it'll be tough away to Rotherham.
Team news to follow shortly, but as always you can get in touch with your thoughts by posting comments below.
Comments(5)
boagongrui
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3:17pm Sat 29 Sep 12
oldun
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4:45pm Sat 29 Sep 12
Beau champ mummy
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4:57pm Sat 29 Sep 12
Chish and Fips
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5:04pm Sat 29 Sep 12
Have a good week you lot.
All mouth and trousers Big Crumpy is conspicuous by his absence on here...classic type of only sings when winning.
boagongrui says...
2:35pm Sat 29 Sep 12