Oxford v MK Dons

[T.A]

A morale boosting win for Oxford v their local rivals Swindon will mean that Oxford go in to this game with lots of confidence. MK Dons have improved since Robbie Nielsen came in and are currently sat in the middle of the table 5 points behind Oxford.

Match chat in here.

 

[BetterCallSaul]

We might actually have a half decent away attendance to this

 

[Marked Ox]

I'm too busy enjoying beating Swindon to think about our next match yet.

 

[oxfordun1ted]

PERFECT DAY--- come from behind to beat the scum,Their "rocking Robin" mascot was hilarious,Their big flag was embarrassing,their half time music was dreadful,their music to accompany their goal was unbelievably trashy,3 scummers running on the pitch one flashing his arse at us ha ha ,Their Goalie getting sent off YET AGAIN , Chris Maguires crying eyes wind up was classic never to be forgotten,ended with a big fight in the tunnel ..........BRILLIANT!!!! thanks scum for a memorable day

 

[DippyDon]

A win and a dodgy tackle to Robb Hall will do me. Judas

 

[Marked Ox]

He wanted to sign for a proper club.

A win and a dodgy tackle to Robb Hall will do me. Judas

 

[DippyDon]

He wanted to sign for a proper club.

Except he wanted more money, that's literally the only reason he went back on the agreement with us

 

[Marked Ox]

Is that the story MK Dons put out to cover losing him?

I've heard he was impressed with our medical team plus he already had a positive connection with the club. I've no doubt he is paid a decent wedge but then I'm sure you offered him a decent wedge as well.

Except he wanted more money, that's literally the only reason he went back on the agreement with us

 

[Camdenite]

Is that the story MK Dons put out to cover losing him?

I've heard he was impressed with our medical team plus he already had a positive connection with the club. I've no doubt he is paid a decent wedge but then I'm sure you offered him a decent wedge as well.

You offered a two year deal while we only offered one. Can't really blame him.

 

[Camdenite]

Anyway, not talking about this game until we get tonight out of the way...

 

[DippyDon]

Is that the story MK Dons put out to cover losing him?

I've heard he was impressed with our medical team plus he already had a positive connection with the club. I've no doubt he is paid a decent wedge but then I'm sure you offered him a decent wedge as well.

You offered him more money and a longer deal, when he'd already agreed a deal here, for him i guess it made sense but I'll still call him judas

 

[Oxon]

Hall probably just wanted to come back to a club where he had had a very good time previously... and also to a club with a better history, more fans (and more passionate) of course.

Anyway, on to Saturday. A win for us and we could possibly be just three points off a play off spot, with no other teams having played fewer games. We are in good form (7 wins out of 8 games in 2017), so will be disappointed with anything other than a win at home to a team below us.

 

[Marked Ox]

And you know we offered more money how?

You offered him more money and a longer deal, when he'd already agreed a deal here, for him i guess it made sense but I'll still call him judas

 

[BetterCallSaul]

Not a fan off Hall after receiving treatment from is in the summer and then leaving for you lot. But was a good player for us and contributed to our promotion to the championship, so thankful for that.

 

[ThisTinpotLeague]

Have to question Rob Hall's decision to not only admit that he only took his current job because of the money, but to make sure that everyone on an Internet football forum knew all about it.

Load of bollocks being spouted in here so far. No worse than us crying about Taylor I suppose.

 

[DippyDon]

A conversation with Robbo at the 3rd kit launch was where I got that from, he was super pissed at the fact everything had been agreed yet he left for more money.
Could just be Robbo being Robbo, but considering Oxford would have seen him as a key player and we wouldn't after his injury (Robinson's stubbornness) points that Oxford would have offered him more.

 

[Franchisor]

Anyway, on to Saturday. A win for us and we could possibly be just three points off a play off spot, with no other teams having played fewer games. We are in good form (7 wins out of 8 games in 2017), so will be disappointed with anything other than a win at home to a team below us.

We are unbeaten in 6, best league form in January, put 4 past Peterborough away, 5 past Northampton.

Our current league position is a bit deceiving, the reason we were so low first half of the season was Robinson's management style. Had Neilson been in charge since the start of the season we'd likely be top 6 now.

With our run and form, our fans will also be expecting a win, this won't be the walkover you're making it out to be.

 

[Oxon]

We are unbeaten in 6, best league form in January, put 4 past Peterborough away, 5 past Northampton.

Our current league position is a bit deceiving, the reason we were so low first half of the season was Robinson's management style. Had Neilson been in charge since the start of the season we'd likely be top 6 now.

With our run and form, our fans will also be expecting a win, this won't be the walkover you're making it out to be.

I'll put our 4-0 away win against Rochdale up against yours at Peterborough, and our 3-0 win against Newcastle against your win v lowly Northampton.
We have also beaten Scunthorpe and Bradford (even if in the checkatrade) in recent weeks.

We started the season off quite slowly in a new league, and the manager was chopping and changing the team every game. In the last couple of months we have played quite a settled team, got some key players back to fitness and new players seem settled in, and playing a more pressing game.

So, two teams in similar form... Hopefully the home advantage will edge it for us. Especially as you played quite poorly last night by accounts I've read.

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[BetterCallSaul]

We did but 4 changes to the line up really didn't help, I expect starting Barnes and Aneke will make a big difference to us. I also don't expect you'll sit incredibly deep like Oldham, they were incredibly hard to break down as they didn't allow any space.

 

[woburnsandsdon]

The fact we rested a few on Tuesday means we shouldn't be too jaded and that late,late winner must have given the players an extra boost. Two form teams with the Dons top of the form table over the last 6 games and Oxford in 7th on form, tempted to go for a draw on this 1-1.

But we have some good strength to come off the bench with different options so Dons to win 1-2.

 

[ThisTinpotLeague]

Expect us to easily beat a below average MK Dons side.

3-0 Oxford.

 

[eric read]

The fact we rested a few on Tuesday means we shouldn't be too jaded and that late,late winner must have given the players an extra boost. Two form teams with the Dons top of the form table over the last 6 games and Oxford in 7th on form, tempted to go for a draw on this 1-1.

But we have some good strength to come off the bench with different options so Dons to win 1-2.

League form is only half the story. We've played three cup games since the start of the year, and in total won seven out of eight matches. Two of these were against Championship sides and five of the eight were away from home. In fact this is our first home league game of 2017!

You'll be facing a much much better team than the one that drew at your place earlier in the season and I love the fact you appear to be underestimating us. Unfortunately, I suspect your manager isn't.

 

[BetterCallSaul]

Likewise to you, we are much better now than what we were earlier on in the season. Not really sure on the result, in all honesty I don't really care as I don't see us getting play-offs anyway. Already looking ahead to next season personally.

 

[ThisTinpotLeague]

Back to business - can we have Baldock back yet please

 

[BetterCallSaul]

Million of pounds in return would be needed

 

[ThisTinpotLeague]

In all seriousness, do you lot like him a bit more now? I seem to remember you all not seeing what the hype was about.

 

[BetterCallSaul]

He's always been liked but you lot obviously went to another level with him I think. But going from league 2 to the championship is a big step up for any player.

The problem with him is that he isn't the best defensively and is much better going forward, as you know.

But of course he is loved, he came through the academy and is one of our better players. Be a shame when he leaves, but I can't see it being to you boys. I still see on your forum people talk about signing him, if he was to do it would be to a higher level imo.

 

[ThisTinpotLeague]

I think most gave up hope of that when he chose to sign a contract extension with you. There were always rumblings that he was an Oxford fan but it'd seem not as Appleton would definitely be interested.

Still, it's only February. We could be in a higher division than you soon

 

[DippyDon]

Expect us to easily beat a below average MK Dons side.

3-0 Oxford.

Peterborough expected to beat a 'below average' MK side too, we smashed them 4-0.
It's not such a cut and dry game, could go either way with both teams in fine form.

 

[ThisTinpotLeague]

Peterborough expected to beat a 'below average' MK side too, we smashed them 4-0.
It's not such a cut and dry game, could go either way with both teams in fine form.

Are you saying that either side could win this game of football?