Oxford United v Gillingham - updates (From Oxford Mail)
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Oxford United v Gillingham - updates
1:56pm Saturday 6th October 2012 in Oxford Utd
By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
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- The U's are looking to build on Tuesday's 3-2 against AFC Wimbledon
- Johnny Mullins in line for debut after joining on loan
- Gillingham have won all five of their away league games so far
- Post your comments below
5:59pm
Vote for your #oufc man of the match from the 0-0 draw with Gillingham right here: http://t.co/rgKa3MkD
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:59pm
Clarke: "I think the double save was the best. It always feels good, it felt like a training ground routine." #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:52pm
Wilder thrilled with the draw though: "I'm absolutely delighted, it's the best result we've had all season by a million miles."
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:52pm
Injury situation at #oufc incredible. On top of their problems Smalley, Potter and Wright all came through fitness tests this morning.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:49pm
Update League Two table. #oufc remain 16th: http://t.co/3GArw2ax
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:49pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Much improved performance and deserved point
— @petechilton 06 October 2012
5:11pm
Gills boss Martin Allen on #oufc goalkeeper Ryan Clarke: "I had to check the team sheet to make sure Joe Hart wasn't playing."
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:09pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 match report: http://t.co/p3B1pJsB
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
5:00pm
FT: #oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Spoils shared. Clarke made four superb saves but United were the better side for last 30 mins.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:51pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Five mins added on...
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:49pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 It's United doing all the pressing for a winner as we head towards 90 mins.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:47pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Chapman block sends Constable in, pulls back for Craddock, whose shot is deflected over by Flanagan. Almost.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:43pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Potter comes off, replaced by Constable. Big cheers for both from the home fans.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:35pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 This isn't a pretty game, but you can't take your eyes off it. 15 mins left and 3pts up for grabs.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:32pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 We've got 20 mins left and Frampton replaces Burton. Findley pushed up alongside Kedwell.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:26pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Mullins, who has been excellent, stays down after landing badly. He's getting treatment.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:21pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Findley on for Weston. Both sides have one sub left.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:19pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 This game's starting to open out. Attendance 6,690 (1,014 visitors)
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:19pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 First shot on target for United from Potter, whose effort is tipped over by Nelson. Might have done better.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:17pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 First change for Gills, Montrose on for Wright, who picked up a knock falling awkwardly.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:10pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Another great stop from Clarke, keeping out Burton's curler.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
4:08pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Craddock on for Smalley as we get the second half underway.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:50pm
HT: #oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Three Clarke saves have kept United on level terms, but United have hit the woodwork.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:47pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Smalley down with a problem now. Constable & Craddock warming up.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:46pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Clarke makes another brilliant save to keep out Burton's header. The follow-up is blocked. Gills should be ahead.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:44pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Batt comes off, looks like a groin injury. Boateng replaces him.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:43pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Rigg stands a cross up to the back post, Potter heads back across goal on to the bar. Smalley's follow-up goes over.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:43pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Batt has a problem and looks like he'll have to come off.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:35pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 United working hard to contain the leaders at the moment. So far so good, but they're not causing Gills problems.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:28pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Mullins does well to intercept Whelpdale's through ball. United break and Heslop wins a corner. Cleared.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:22pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 JFC blocks Wheldoale's header on the line at a corner. 20 mins gone
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:17pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Decent spell from United but nothing comes of it. Heslop has been excellent so far.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:11pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Good contest so far. Heslop does well to launch an attack, ends with JFC shooting over from distance.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:08pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 First break from United, JFC sends Smalley away. He cuts back for Rigg, who shoots wide.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:08pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Genius from Clarke
— @petechilton 06 October 2012
3:05pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 Amazing double save from Clarke, denying Kedwell then Barrett.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:02pm
#oufc 0 #gillinghamfc 0 We are off. United kicking towards the car park.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
3:00pm
Not sure if you can make this out, but there's a 'We back Wilder' banner in the Oxford Mail Stand. http://t.co/sRYWM6YY
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:51pm
@OxfordMailOUFC re Beano for Smalley would u prefer playing in blue Square again #provengoalscore #wilderout
— @russwatts5 06 October 2012
@richclareoufc @OxfordMailOUFC Strikers need to score. 2 in 2012 in far more games than Smalley has managed this season alone....
— @petechilton 06 October 2012
2:44pm
Fair question about Beano. He's started just 1 of the last 7. 0 goals from 10 apps this season but do you want him in for Smalley (3 goals)
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:44pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Hopefully not but Tuesdays win was less than convincing against a very poor side. Much better will be needed to get up
— @petechilton 06 October 2012
2:40pm
@OxfordMailOUFC beano will be off next decent offer at this rate, why are we putting our best striker on the bench every week??
— @richclareoufc 06 October 2012
2:40pm
#gillinghamfc's main goal threat is Danny Kedwell, who has nine goals already. Five have come from the penalty spot, but still.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:40pm
@oxfordmailoufc 1-1, smalley.
— @richclareoufc 06 October 2012
2:37pm
Forgot to mention, Mullins has been given shirt number 25 for #oufc.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:37pm
@OxfordMailOUFC 2-0 today, Rigg & Heslop getting the goals! COYY
— @OufcAsh 06 October 2012
2:35pm
@petechilton Do you think promotion's out of the question now?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:35pm
Andy Melville doing keepy-uppies while the #oufc squad warm up. The Welshman's still got it, he got well into double figures.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:33pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Month ago this would have been a big test of our promotion credentials but now we'd be happy to grab a point #browntrousers
— @petechilton 06 October 2012
2:31pm
#gillinghamfc 5pts clear at the top. They've been superb on the road so far winning all five - Wycombe, Dagenham, Barnet, P Vale & N'hampton
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:31pm
That's one change for the visitors. Straight swap with Weston in for Allen. They'll be 4-4-2, with Wright sitting in front of the back four.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:29pm
@andywilmer You could still come, just engineer a fake breakdown on the way! Hopeful today?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:28pm
@OxfordMailOUFC not a chance my ST ticket costs to much to not turn up! Sorry #OUFC
— @andywilmer 06 October 2012
2:28pm
#gillinghamfc XI v #oufc: Nelson, Fish, Barrett, Flanagan, Martin, Whelpdale, Wright, Payne, Westin, Kedwell, Burton
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
#gillinghamfc subs v #oufc: Forecast, Davies, Frampton, Montrose, Dack, Strevens, Findley
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:23pm
These two cancelled each other out in recent meetings. Last 2 seasons there have been just 2 goals in the 4 games, and #oufc have 0 of them.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:23pm
@andywilmer Maybe it's a lucky omen! Could you arrange a breakdown ahead of every game? Go on, take one for the team!
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:21pm
@OxfordMailOUFC only because my car broke down on tues!
— @andywilmer 06 October 2012
2:21pm
Plenty of away fans filtering in on the far side. Should be more #oufc fans in than on Tues, anyone back in today who missed Wimbledon?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:16pm
Interesting to see how Mullins goes. He's not played since Rotherham lost 6-2 at P Vale a month ago. Decent stats though, 26yr old, 300 apps
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:16pm
Mullins straight in, preferred to Worley who has prob played more mins an expected after coming back from injury is time last week.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:14pm
That's four changes for #oufc. Three are enforced - Brown, Cox & Raynes injured on Tues. Craddock drops to the bench as U's go back to 4-3-3
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:11pm
@OxfordMailOUFC Looks like we're back to 4-3-3. Can't seeing us getting much out of it. Would love to be proved wrong!
— @CaptainTomox 06 October 2012
2:11pm
#oufc starting XI: Clarke, Batt, Mullins, Wright, O'Brien, Chapman, Heslop, Forster-Caskey, Potter, Smalley, Rigg
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
#oufc subs: Crocombe, Constable, Capaldi, Leven, Boateng, Worley, Craddock
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:07pm
No team sheets yet but it looks like Wayne Brown's not in the squad. He picked up a groin injury on Tues & is warming up Max Crocombe.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:07pm
@OxfordMailOUFC I would love to say we can turn things around - but realistically, 1-2. #OUFC
— @willowsj 06 October 2012
2:03pm
How are we all feeling? Was Tuesday the start of a decent run, or a one-off against a poor side? Get you #oufc score predictions in now!
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
2:02pm
So, was #oufc's win on Tuesday the light at the end of the tunnel, or an oncoming train? We'll find out more this afternoon.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 06 October 2012
1:58pm
Afternoon everyone and welcome to a bright but chilly Kassam Stadium.
Should be an interesting afternoon - Oxford United broke their duck in midweek but face a stern test against the league leaders.
All the build-up and action to follow and you can get in touch with your views by posting a comment below.
