Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:35 pm
If we don't win it then gap to the top two starts to become different to bridge.
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Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:37 pm
Mentioned this on another thread, but we have to back ourselves and say "the playoffs are assured". That being the case, we have to take more risks to get what we actually want, which is top two. Maybe that's his plan, not sure. But he's not daft, he knows our current approach gets us 4th and no better.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:38 pm
Not sure what makes people think we will create anything against a team that will clearly put 11 men behind the ball.
Still, let’s hope we keep another clean sheet because that’s the main thing……
Still, let’s hope we keep another clean sheet because that’s the main thing……
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:39 pm
I'm going for a score of
0 - 0
0 - 0
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:40 pm
0-0 incoming
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:41 pm
AC Milan didn't beat Oxford in 1994 and they did OK
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:41 pm
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:42 pm
Just like today was…
They’re all must win games when leeds and sheff utd are winning. I’ve always been on board the way with approached this season but today has broken me, and I didnt travel down.
I think what SP has done has been great but plymouth a side, we’ve looked shocking going forward. That simply cannot be down to players not performing.
They’re all must win games when leeds and sheff utd are winning. I’ve always been on board the way with approached this season but today has broken me, and I didnt travel down.
I think what SP has done has been great but plymouth a side, we’ve looked shocking going forward. That simply cannot be down to players not performing.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:43 pm
If we can only get two points out of the Pompey and Oxford games, it's time to pack it in.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:43 pm
It should be a must win regardless of any other result.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:48 pm
Drop Laurent, play foster up front, bring in Shelvey. Play Hannibal on the left
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:49 pm
We’ve certainly got to start showing some attacking quality and intent. Everything we do is that bit too slow, be that on or off the ball, and our decision making when in promising positions has been an issue all season.
A hell of a lot of credit has to be given to what we are achieving at the other end of the pitch, but that’s only half of the game.
I’m not convinced that against the majority of teams in this division, we need two deeper midfielders.
I didn’t see much of the game today, but how did we line up once Mejbri came on for Sarmiento? Did we try Flemming behind Foster, or did the formation remain the same, with Foster off the left?
Hopefully the lad from Portugal goes through and there are a couple more in the offing. We’ve a few too many offensively who aren’t delivering enough, regularly enough.
A hell of a lot of credit has to be given to what we are achieving at the other end of the pitch, but that’s only half of the game.
I’m not convinced that against the majority of teams in this division, we need two deeper midfielders.
I didn’t see much of the game today, but how did we line up once Mejbri came on for Sarmiento? Did we try Flemming behind Foster, or did the formation remain the same, with Foster off the left?
Hopefully the lad from Portugal goes through and there are a couple more in the offing. We’ve a few too many offensively who aren’t delivering enough, regularly enough.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:54 pm
We showed absolutely no intent to win that game. We played like we were a non league team in an FA Cup game who were desperate for a draw.DCWat wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:49 pmWe’ve certainly got to start showing some attacking quality and intent. Everything we do is that bit too slow, be that on or off the ball, and our decision making when in promising positions has been an issue all season.
A hell of a lot of credit has to be given to what we are achieving at the other end of the pitch, but that’s only half of the game.
I’m not convinced that against the majority of teams in this division, we need two deeper midfielders.
I didn’t see much of the game today, but how did we line up once Mejbri came on for Sarmiento? Did we try Flemming behind Foster, or did the formation remain the same, with Foster off the left?
Hopefully the lad from Portugal goes through and there are a couple more in the offing. We’ve a few too many offensively who aren’t delivering enough, regularly enough.
I was half hoping for a Portsmouth goal just to make us show a bit more attacking intent
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:04 pm
Today was a must win.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:13 pm
It was said after the Leeds game that a draw was a great result, as Pompey away and Oxford at home should be six points.
Well the first one didn't go to plan, and PNE away will be a really tough test on the other side of the Oxford game.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:14 pm
0-0 written all over it. 3 holding midfielders who don’t want to attack. Wingers who are isolated. Striker who’s not a striker
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:41 pm
If we play out another nil nil on Tuesday i think the crowd might start to turn a bit.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:43 pm
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:48 pm
We will beat Oxford Saints and PNE UTC
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:49 pm
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:53 pm
Restless watching a 0-0 is an oxymoron!
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:53 pm
It will be a graveyard in terms of atmosphere
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:54 pm
There are no must-win games at this stage of the season.
But another 0-0 would do more damage to morale than the dropping of two points.
But another 0-0 would do more damage to morale than the dropping of two points.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:02 pm
Can’t think of anything less appealing than this game, will keep the season card in the drawer I think and watch Netflix instead 
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:05 pm
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:06 pm
So it's a must win then?TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:54 pmThere are no must-win games at this stage of the season.
But another 0-0 would do more damage to morale than the dropping of two points.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:19 pm
No
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:20 pm
We can't draw, therefore we have to lose?
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:23 pm
Think Parker has got to let the reigns go a bit for this game.
Oxford are no mugs but a 6th 0-0 in 8 games will start to become a bit of a joke.
I think the next three games will be a good indicator of where we will finish this season.
Oxford are no mugs but a 6th 0-0 in 8 games will start to become a bit of a joke.
I think the next three games will be a good indicator of where we will finish this season.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:25 pm
**** me, how long have we been saying that for?Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:23 pm
I think the next three games will be a good indicator of where we will finish this season.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:28 pm
Different circumstance now, the next three games will
Show whether we stay in touch or a gap is formed.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:33 pm
Oxford are unbeaten since GR went in, they are well organised and will be very hard to break down. If there was ever a tie that had nil nil written all over it then it is this one.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:57 pm
Already backed 0-0 at 9/1
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:58 pm
Then people will say, wait till end of March....what do you think is going to happen??Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:28 pmDifferent circumstance now, the next three games will
Show whether we stay in touch or a gap is formed.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:06 pm
Hedge that with a 1-0 win for Oxford and you'll have a great day regardless.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:09 pm
Just to note, your slightly better backing no goalscore, same odds but if it's say a 1-0 either way and a own goal then it still pays
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:11 pm
I suspect the crowd will turn this Tuesday if we spend another 90 mins of passing it around in our own half.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:12 pm
Don't believe you
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Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:43 pm
Oxford weren`t doing well up until Christmas, leeds beat them 4 nil.
Since that game they`ve turned it round won 5, drawn 4
Since that game they`ve turned it round won 5, drawn 4
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:43 pm
New manager. Rowett has done a real job.clitheroeclaret3 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:43 pmOxford weren`t doing well up until Christmas, leeds beat them 4 nil.
Since that game they`ve turned it round won 5, drawn 4
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:48 pm
The remaining 4 league games in February are all 'winnable', 3 are at home.
If we're still pants on the 1st March best prepare ourselves for the play-offs.
If we're still pants on the 1st March best prepare ourselves for the play-offs.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:57 pm
Today we played more like a Dyche team than a VK team ,6 passes around at the back then launching it forward,and Flemming dropping to the floor like Ash used to do ,if we were mid table and nothing to play for then fans would be voting with their feet and stopping away.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:58 pm
No doubt James Trafford will be instructed to timewaste from the kick off.Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:11 pmI suspect the crowd will turn this Tuesday if we spend another 90 mins of passing it around in our own half.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:37 pm
As Rocky used to say "attack, attack, attack attack, attack!!! I couldn't give a hoot about our recorded breaking defence, it means absolutely nothing if you're not winning games at the other end of the pitch
Let's be brave, let's be attacking, and if we conceded a goal or two who gives a crap, let's just unleash some of our more creative players, this needs to start with the manager, it seems this clean sheet, record breaking defence is all we're focussing on.
Let's be brave, let's be attacking, and if we conceded a goal or two who gives a crap, let's just unleash some of our more creative players, this needs to start with the manager, it seems this clean sheet, record breaking defence is all we're focussing on.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:43 pm
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:40 pm
Would say it's more like a must-not-lose
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:23 am
Your stats telling you how the teams above us will perform?Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:28 pmDifferent circumstance now, the next three games will
Show whether we stay in touch or a gap is formed.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:29 am
Win the next 2 games and we will be in the top 2 again for me
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:39 am
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:11 pmI suspect the crowd will turn this Tuesday if we spend another 90 mins of passing it around in our own half.
It'll be a lot less than 90 minutes if we don't stop pi55ing about with short passes across the back line and JT taking ages to restart the game. The next 2 home games will probably go a long way to determining if we are still realistically in the automatic race.
Re: Oxford is now a must win
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:47 am
We will win on Tuesday.