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Oxford United fans' discussion
11:15am Monday 1st 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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- What was your take on Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Rotherham?
- Will you be going to tomorrow's game against AFC Wimbledon?
- Do you agree with Ian Lenagan that this is not the time to judge Chris Wilder?
- Post your comments below
12:16pm
For those of you not making the trip tomorrow (and those who are) we'll have all the build-up, team news and match updates here from 6.45pm.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:16pm
Right, that's time up. As always thanks for your input, otherwise I'm just sat here Tweeting to myself. Let's hope tomorrow brings good news
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:13pm
I wouldn't be surprised to see Craddock on the bench tomorrow. Don't think his lone role on Saturday really suited him, but he struggled.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:10pm
Why does CW insist on playing Craddock every week? Recently he's looked distinctly average with an attitude to match. @OxfordMailOUFC
— @JackSimpson_93 01 October 2012
12:09pm
@OxfordMailOUFC glad that CW dropped Clarke for once, as good as he is think he's become too complacent at times in his #oufc career.
— @TomThewlis 01 October 2012
12:09pm
@GemOlive @OxfordMailOUFC I expect the club to match the REASONABLE ambitions of most fans. They appear not too. Enjoy the game.
— @creashor 01 October 2012
12:07pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Crawley deew many. Avg is 10-11 defeats will see a top 3 place. I'd take 7th now but not a success IMHO. Should do better.
— @MylesOUFC 01 October 2012
@oxfordmailoufc Fat finger syndrome - meant Crawley DREW many!
— @MylesOUFC 01 October 2012
12:07pm
@OxfordMailOUFC people just need to get behind the club, everyone demanding Wilder out isn't helping anything, he's still #oufc back him up.
— @Danadino_OUFC 01 October 2012
12:06pm
Wilder felt Clarke's form had dipped, so he was dropped. CW stressed RC remains the club's no 1, but no guarantees he'll play tomorrow.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:06pm
RT @GemOlive: RT @GemOlive: @OxfordMailOUFC What about Clarke why was he dropped?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:03pm
Chapman picked up a knock to his ankle against Cheltenham. Wilder said today he could be available for Saturday.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:03pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Good news about Whing back this month. He will shore up the leaky defence. Need him and Duberry at centre back ASAP IMO.
— @Andy_Hawkes 01 October 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC whilst we're on the injuries topic, I don't think the club have actually said what happened to Chapman?
— @TomThewlis 01 October 2012
12:03pm
@OxfordMailOUFC as i said LOYAL SUPPORTERS will be there through good, bad and ugly times!! we have been before and will be again
— @GemOlive 01 October 2012
12:01pm
Would you not take 7th right now, Myles? Also, Crawley finished 3rd last season after losing only 8 games.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
12:01pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Lenagan's stated goal for the season was auto promotion. To do so now means only losing another 5 games this season.
— @MylesOUFC 01 October 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC Sneaking into a playoff spot is simply not good enough this year.
— @MylesOUFC 01 October 2012
12:01pm
Interesting point Gemma's raised there. Is this when #oufc need their fans more than ever, or are you quite entitled to stay away?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:57am
@OxfordMailOUFC also if Wilder is sacked, will we be having open auditions for manager? Would love to see some numptys I know give it a go.
— @marcusssbatt 01 October 2012
11:57am
@creashor @OxfordMailOUFC that is a bit harsh what happened to loyal supporters you should be there through good and bad times......
— @GemOlive 01 October 2012
@GemOlive @creashor @OxfordMailOUFC I bet if things turned around you would be back if we were going for promotion... OUFC FOREVER !!
— @GemOlive 01 October 2012
11:56am
@OxfordMailOUFC I see around 2 games a season, actually haven't seen them lose in around 5 seasons now! I might be a good luck charm!
— @ryanmorris2003 01 October 2012
11:56am
It's a fair point, George. On this date 12 months ago Crewe were 19th (two place below #oufc now) with 13 pts from 11 games.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:56am
@OxfordMailOUFC It's worth looking at Crewe last season. Granted, changing a manager was their catalyst, but one run brings you back into it
— @GeorgeDugdale 01 October 2012
11:54am
@OxfordMailOUFC we usually have awful runs over Christmas & nearing the end of the season, maybe this year it's the other way around. #IHope
— @JackSimpson_93 01 October 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC we don't and have never been able to score enough goals to challenge, change of players but same problems -Attacking coach?
— @KenMamos 01 October 2012
11:54am
If they win Ryan, there's no way you're being allowed back on that plane. You could be the lucky mascot.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:52am
@OxfordMailOUFC over from canada so will see 2morrows game, first game in a year. They better win for me!
— @ryanmorris2003 01 October 2012
11:51am
@OxfordMailOUFC if you could get 45 mins out of Leven then start him he is easily the best player at the club. Same as JC him over TC!!!
— @lloydcalcutt 01 October 2012
11:50am
Sounds like most of you aren't considering relegation yet, good. But what about the minimum aim of reaching the play-offs? Has this run...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
...seriously damaged those hopes of a top 7 shot? Crewe lost 14 games in total to come 7th last season.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:47am
And filling their absence with passionless loans, so very frustrating to see us fall by the waist side very quickly. @OxfordMailOUFC .
— @JackSimpson_93 01 October 2012
11:47am
The injuries have been an ever-present issue so far. Have you had enough of using it as a reason for defeats or is it a legitimate argument?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:47am
@OxfordMailOUFC I'd hope we get behind the team... Not necessarily Wilder, but yes we need to back the team- they can turn this round!
— @marcusssbatt 01 October 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC luckily there are a few teams in the division even worse than us so relegation shouldn't be an issue.
— @jochta 01 October 2012
11:42am
I think CW was wrong is getting rid of players that played an integral part in the season we got promoted, Midson, Green. @OxfordMailOUFC
— @JackSimpson_93 01 October 2012
11:42am
@OxfordMailOUFC Although, I dont think relelgation is a worry, how many more losses where injuries are not an excuse for Wilder?
— @Mitcheast1 01 October 2012
11:42am
@OxfordMailOUFC I think the win will come tomorrow, but not sure if it will be a win that kick starts our season, Gillingham will be tough
— @kevinspackman 01 October 2012
11:42am
@OxfordMailOUFC I'm a ST holder and shant be going. Won't return for the forseeable. I've said goodbye to my money, but won't waste my time.
— @creashor 01 October 2012
11:42am
That's the spirit, Neil. Does anyone else think this run ends tomorrow? AFC Wimbledon's recent record is almost as bad as #oufc.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:42am
@OxfordMailOUFC we'll win tomorrow.
— @NeilSmythe 01 October 2012
11:40am
I don't have those figures to hand, but I'd imagine plenty have lost 6 in a row & not gone down. Do you think relegation is a real danger?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:38am
@OxfordMailOUFC has any team ever lost 6 in a row and not been relegated?
— @Ben_Yates 01 October 2012
11:36am
Lloyd, if you're referring to Leven he was on the bench because he's not fit enough to start. As for Clarke, who thought it was a bad move?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:34am
@OxfordMailOUFC cw has been given time, the last 6 games have been terrible but so was end of last season. Can't see him turning it round.
— @KenMamos 01 October 2012
@OxfordMailOUFC how many other clubs in L2 can leave a 200k striker a 150k goalie and a 250k midfielder on the bench? CW has lost the plot
— @lloydcalcutt 01 October 2012
11:33am
Welcome back Tom. I was sitting next to Whing on Sat and he's very hopeful of playing at some point this month. Davis prob not long after.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:33am
RT @TomThewlis: RT @TomThewlis: @OxfordMailOUFC has anyone been given any further idea as to when Liam Davis and Andy Whing are due back from injury? #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:33am
@OxfordMailOUFC the point is with Beano though is that he hasn't been given the chances to show he deserves a starting role! Which he does.
— @TomThewlis 01 October 2012
11:31am
I've heard that one doing the rounds Lewis, but I honestly don't think the possibility of a pay-off has really figured in Lenagan's thinking
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:31am
@OxfordMailOUFC IL is kidding himself if he thinks CW ML and AM will get something more once the players that are injured are back!
— @lloydcalcutt 01 October 2012
RT @le_knight_mare: Heard that wilder would need a big payout if sacked, this playing a big part in lenegans thoughts? @OxfordMailOUFC
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:31am
Hi Daniel. Do you think Beano's done enough this season to warrant a start? I do think he should have come on earlier on Sat though.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:29am
@OxfordMailOUFC Why is Beano not getting a run of games? Why turn down six-figures for him and then make him a substitute?
— @DanielCochlin 01 October 2012
11:25am
@OxfordMailOUFC Has Wilder been given a formal vote of confidence or warning by the Lenegans?
— @Andy_Hawkes 01 October 2012
11:24am
Morning Neil, that's a great question. When will this run end? Chris Wilder would say tomorrow, when AFC Wimbledon visit. What do we think?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:22am
@OxfordMailOUFC when will we next win a game? #oufc
— @NeilSmythe 01 October 2012
11:22am
And here are the thoughts of assistant manager Mickey Lewis and goalkeeper Wayne Brown in the aftermath of Saturday's defeat:
Lewis points to critical minute in Oxford United defeat: MICKEY Lewis was left to reflect on the fine margins be... http://t.co/nCWLXnpa
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
Brown: We're right behind Oxford United manager: WAYNE Brown insisted the Oxford United squad were behind manage... http://t.co/wcVfovLg
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:21am
It's worth a reminder on the headline news from what United chairman Ian Lenagan said this morning:
Lenagan: unfair to judge Oxford United boss now: IAN Lenagan has defended under-fire Chris Wilder, saying it wou... http://t.co/NSKqxWue
— @OxfordMailOUFC 01 October 2012
11:17am
Good morning everyone, apologies for the slight delay to the normal time.
Plenty to talk about as always, so get in touch with your thoughts on the loss at Rotherham, the week ahead and what was your reaction to Ian Lenagan's comments this morning?
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