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Weiss -6. - nothing really to do Sonne - 7 for the goal about the only time he broke forward tidy all game but covering for Edward’s probably held him back Worrall - 7 - solid capt performance Humphreys - 5 at fault for first goal - not convinced his best position id c/h better as full back Pires -...

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jjclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 7:00 pm
I walk past the Oxford every home match and I’ve never been in!
Am I missing something good?

Gets busy but the beers good, prices fair, shows football and is five minutes walk to the ground, what`s not to like

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Went for our traditional Bene & Hot pre match to find what was £2.75 is now £3.30, quite a hike IMO, as a result it will be this seasons last, which given two of us leave the pub a bit earlier to enjoy this we will now have an extra drink in the Oxford and go straight on. The cost to BFC, 2 people h...

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Why not just use the new tunnel for the away team to access and egress the pitch in front of their own supporters and leave everything else as was, other clubs have two tunnels for each team, would have been cheaper and created less havoc than what the new layout has potential to do. Short sighted s...

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I think taking snap shots when the chance arise is not encouraged as even in the friendlies ie. Lazio players had chances to shoot yet either chose to take a touch or pass and I really believe it`s a skill we need to master if we are to score goals this season

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Hartman may be a decent player but he wouldn`t get to take another corner or free kick again they were absolute tripe

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Not really ratings but Hannibal & Cullen were immense 9`s probably, Sonne, Laurent and Foster really shouldn`t be near our starting 11 and they were 4`s rest of the team 6/7`s just wish we would pull the trigger more often in front of goal when the opportunity presents itself instead of continually ...

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RIP Willie, condolences to his family, thanks for all the memories, you were a true legend.

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In 1999 I was in Cancun Mexico when United were playing Bayern Munich I think ? in the European cup final, I duly trudged off to what could best be described as a betting hall to watch the match and I happened to have my yellow away shirt on which stood out like a sore thumb amongst the sea of red, ...

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kaptin1 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:20 pm
Or sending them an arm of the new player in the post

What if it`s Pope

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Did he not say " has there Jeff "? Kammy is back

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Having watched Ash play I think 90 minutes at Southampton in the cup and not look out of place against premier league opposition i wouldn`t be worrying too much if he starts up front against Millwall if we play to his strengths ie ball to feet, but if we start hitting long balls for him to run on to...

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Sad news indeed. Good lad. RIP Andy

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Goal difference is all that matters as far as stats go and we are way up there in a good position, as far as entertainment goes we all want to see more goals but without a quality striker up there to many chances are wasted or come to nothing, by the way I would prefer Ekdal to Worrall.

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People keep making excuses for Parkers team selection and player performance citing the league being more important (which I agree) but our cup run under Coyle IMO fuelled our league performances and I feel prepared us for what is do or die football in the play offs, no excuses for me today, we knew...

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I pushed GimmerClaret out of the way of an incoming pool ball. It struck my mate stood in front of me on his left bicep. He had to drive home to Catterick with our kid, Colburn Claret, who had no license changing gear for him all the journey. A night I wouldn’t want to live again. My hero D :D hope...

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Nice to watch a match where it`s not sideways backward sideways

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When he was younger he had more creativity than our current three midfielders put together, how much of that he has lost with age I don`t know but 32/33 isn`t that old he will just need some younger legs to win the ball for him so he can deliver the killer balls for our forwards to run onto we reall...

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Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Humphries
Anthony Cullin Bauress Laurant Saramiento/Koleosho
Flemming Foster

Top Lg1 side struggling Ch side the young lad has enough IMO

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Unfortunately that`s the difference. we have a top two defence but lower half midfield and front line, no real matchwinners which you need when games aren`t always going your way.

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Trafford 9 Roberts 5 Egan Riley 8 Esteve 8 Humphreys 6 Cullen 6 Brownhill 4 Laurent 6 Anthony 6 Flemming 4 Foster 6 Subs: Sarmiento 6 After the first 20/25 minutes when we were on top anf looking ok we petered out and in the second half we were woeful, Brownhill our captain was the most lethargic pl...

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Hladky 6 have to deduct a point for that blooper Sonne 7 Like the look of this lad, seems to be our most skilful FB for a while Worrall 7 Defended well but broke the cardinal rule, don`t take someone on when you`re the last man Egan 7 Steady away Pires 6 Not convinced by this lad defensively, ok goi...

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Jay Rod looks lost and knackered. maybe Tresor

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To coin an old phrase ` if your good enough you`re old enough` maybe if his loan can`t be cut short he should at least be expected to start training with the first team squad next summer with a view to being on the bench he`s obviously got the ability and then integrated into the first team irrespec...

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Whilst not enthused by the thought of JJS signing he has the ability to make the killer pass/through ball for the forwards to run on to which we don`t seem to have anyone looking to do at the moment and if Foster is going to be our main man upfront going forward then IMO he`s at his best when runnin...

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Ben Mee came here as a full back if I remember rightly and looked a bit too slow, however was it Dyche ( not sure) who moved him to CH and the rest is history as they say, maybe left back is Bashirs new found position going forward in his career.

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Different when they were waving their imaginary money at us in the FA cup match ( I think it was) and giving it large, well have it back five fold

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Possession football is fine when the idea is to move the opposition round to create an opening which in fairness does happen, it did today, but when it does the player with the ball still seems to want to play another safe sideways/backward pass ignoring the opportunity and the chance is lost, then ...

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Trafford- 5. Has no idea when to speed a game up. Never known a goalkeeper slow it down as much as him with time running out Roberts- 6. Did okay CJ- 8. Man of the match. Enough said. Esteve- 7. Pires. 4. Doesn’t look like a footballer Cullen- 7. How we take him off is beyond me Brownhill- 5. Tries...

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Disappointed with the game as an entertainment but our most lacklustre performance for quite a few games, but a substandard performance still gets us a draw at a difficult place to come so it shows how far we have come and the future looks bright

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blatherwickstattoos wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:41 pm
We’ve been poor. Boro been poor. Poor game. Poor finishing. Poor crossing. Let’s just rag a late one. We look extremely tired

And poor sustitutions

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Saramiento has been a liability since he came on

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Shocking Brownhill. on his current form I think he would have buried that

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Brownhill looks buggered poor in possession captain or not he needs hooking

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Trafford 8 Well protected by the defence and wasn`t subjected to a lot of the physicality that Sheff U are known for but looked a very capable keeper today Roberts 8 Steady away EJ 9 A Rock with brilliant distribution Estève 8 Defended well but distribution lets his game down Humphries 8 Best game i...

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Trafford 7 Better all round today, great punched clearance late on Roberts 8 Covered a lot of ground today, contributed greatly to the attack Egan Riley 8 Solid as a rock, great distribution, overcooked a couple in the second half but has vision Esteve 8 Usual steady away performance Humphreys 8 Loo...

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People remember different players for different reasons but Ashley in my eyes will be remembered for scoring some great goals, some memorable goals ( Rovers) , winning diabolical free kicks pushing Kaminski in the net but when he referred to Rover as the Bastards in the TV interview well, not classy...

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Not only is he turning into a fine defender, it’s clear that he’s a leader. !00% agree, he visibly demands better of players around him when necessary and seems to have no problem arranging the defence, he has a presence which a captain has to have unfortunately JB seems to focus on his own game mo...

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Trafford 7 Find slow distribution during last period of game infuriating when we should be pushing for a winner but ok Roberts 8 Fine goal good finish irrespective of wind not because of it, busy with the ball Egan 6 Did Ok but hope CJ is back for Tuesday Esteve 7 Defended well enough but dithered w...

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I`ve been going on the turf since the early 60`s but I have to say that the seasons certainly the two promotion seasons under JM were two of the best and the 4th division winning season was just special, have a good birthday Jimmy and thanks for some of the best claret memories

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Saramiento provided the creativity through the middle from midfield that neither Cullen, Brownhill. Hannibal or Laurent do and it improved us, just hope SP keeps that in the system.
CJ now showing the promise that we were led to believe he would have when we first bought him

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Trafford 6 Nothing much to do but at least no scary moments Roberts 7 Constantly tried to make something happen and passed the ball with a bit more purpose tonight Egan-Riley 8* Excellent MoM Esteve 7 Defensively solid but still iffy distribution Pires 7 Good going forward but got caught out of posi...

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3`s all round Egan Riley poss 4 and Mom I believe Brownhill & Roberts haven`t signed new contracts yet, sell in Jan and we need a new captain ASAP one who hopefully will show passion, comittment and lead by example

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I'll back you up. This is as bad as CotterBall. No it`s bloody worse, these are supposedly better players, I think we would be seeing better quality performances if Cotterill was manager now, we don`t look fit enough or sharp enough and don`t get me started on the lack of passion or commitment, dep...

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embarrassingly depressive watch, I don`t remember feeling this fed up on Cotterills 19 game winless run, no passion, no commitment. no urgency, woeful tactics, I don`t care if we are better off points wise than in the Kompany season, his team was getting better this bunch are just tripe winging it a...

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Trafford 5 Nothing to do but still managed to give us one or two worrying moments Roberts 7* used the ball well in possession MoM CJ 6 Too many touches at times and slow in distributing the ball but made some cracking balls Esteve 6 Solid defensively Humphreys 6 Looks better defensively than Pires b...

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Booing isn`t necessarily a reflection of the team performance but as I see it it`s more indicative of the fact that some fans don`t particularly agree with the way the team play which whilst I personally didn`t boo at the end felt that I had just witnessed another Parker bore fest because I feel the...

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Traff 5 Oblivious to being behind late on with his slowness in distribution Roberts 6 Did OK didn`t see his usual hospital balls tonight Egan Riley 6 Steady defensively only passed sideways Esteve 6 As above Pires 4 Too lightweight, not up to the standard needed at this level Cullen 5 Some good chal...

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Safron wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:13 pm
You would think knowing we can go top with a win we would be fired up , complete opposite we look incapable tonight just like many other bore fests so far this season

Same scenario as the PNE game as we saw how that went

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Another Parker bore fest

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