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MApp would do it occasionally with us however it paid off and it was always measured against risk. We secured Rob Hall’s services but had to wait a few months until he was fit. He was a cut above once he got him playing and I very much doubt if he were fit we’d have got anywhere near him. In...

In fairness, not really. He was very good last season and played virtually all of the second half of the season consistently well once fit. His set pieces are VERY good and he was a creator. Our squad however is high risk. Lots of similar sorts of players and lots with injury records who KR...

If it’s any consolation, we really haven’t even got into first gear yet. We are very uncertain in full back areas (arguably goalkeepers too), our wingers are all injury prone or have no pace and offensively we are non-existent right now. We have a lot of quality, yet don’t really have the...

In fairness, two not very good sides. It just looked like two bottom half sides with nothing to offer. We offer absolutely nothing right now and it’s not surprising. We won’t concede many but we just won’t score as we are currently set up. We also don’t have the right personnel to threaten.

I would agree if that happened. But it didn’t? Never mind. Best of luck for the season.

I’m not entirely sure that’s accurate. You might just want to flick back a couple of pages. I can see at least four posters (myself included!).

Gassy, I don’t know if you were at the game or watching? Happily, that never happened. It may have looked like that at the ground, however you might want to retract that comment if you watch it (rose tinted spectacles aside too!). In reality it was incredibly poor from John Marquis. His...

Apparently bid for Salford’s Brandon Thomas-Asante with a deal described as ‘close’… I can’t say I watch much football these days beyond OUFC and a few other bits so don’t know much about him other than he’s quick I’m guessing!?

I actually thought you looked solid without looking too threatening. Sam Smith is absolutely critical to the style of play and some of the top sides will succumb to it once they commit men forward. Moore’s lack of pace meant he struggled somewhat. I disagree that Cambridge limited the number...

To be fair, in isolation/irrespective of anything else in the game the Findlay challenge was definitely a booking. He just mistimed it.

Not sure that I entirely agree. Sam Smith was a really good outlet again. Paul Digby I too thought gave solidity in midfield and acted as a real enforcer. We really weren’t great. In fact we were pretty toothless. It looked like two sides incapable of scoring to be honest. In reality I don’t...

You're right. On the one hand it's brilliant news, he really is the difference maker. Rightly or wrongly, I expect that figure isn't far away if not exact given he was on his way to sign for Blackpool (with QPR rumoured to have made a late bid too). There was a contract offer on the table from...

Incredible. Signed a new three year deal. Announced a few minutes ago. No doubt it’ll be the largest contract we’ve ever given. I would think he’s on £10,000 per week. Terrific news. He’s our absolute best player and central to everything we do.

Huge. In fairness we were lucky to have him and for so long. He shouldn’t be anywhere near League One. Frankly, any replacement isn’t going to have the same impact on the side. The best we can hope for which I think is more realistic is the introduction of increased quality throughout the...

In fairness, he hasn't gone... Yet. Offer accepted as release clause was met.

Footballers are not known for their money management. I'm not suggesting he isn't by the way. A lot however aren't savvy.

Sam Winnall currently on trial with Burton and looking like he might sign. If I’m honest I’m staggered he’s found a club willing to give him an opportunity. I half expected him to disappear from football altogether. He comes across as being a lovely guy. That being said he’s not remotely...

Away to Derby. I doubt Derby supporters have a clue if they will be good, bad or indifferent. Likewise, we go into this as highly unpredictable. I think most OUFC supporters will be happy with the business so far, albeit the preparation isn’t ideal. I can see this being a 0-0 as both sides...

In fairness, he only played about 10 minutes. Not that I subscribe to the idea that it’s a guaranteed route to success. Rather, there is big risk attached to both players. Realistically, I still think we need to do a lot of strengthening before supporters start to subscribe to the potential of...

Cheltenham fans - What’s Kion Etete like? He’s apparently high on our wish list.