Oxford United

[Rowls]

Back in the 1980's it was, I think that Reading and Oxford United were considering merging under the new name of Thames Valley Royals.

The supporters were, rightly, up in arms about it too. As with a lot of bad ideas it was the work of one man: The criminal Robert Maxwell.

[Rowls]

I think that was a Robert Maxwell "thing" rather than the 2 clubs "considering it".

I thought the same and briefly looked it up. But apparently it was agreed with the Reading owners and only a boardroom revolt at Elm Park scuppered the stupidity.

[Rowls]

However, a word in Robert Maxwell's defence: We now have his grandiose, delinquent and transparent machinations to thank for the FA bringing about rules to prevent crooks like him from buying shares in multiple league teams.

[beeholeclaret]

Wrighty crossed from the left wing for Weller's winner. I was behind the goal watching it. The equaliser by Davis might just be the best headed goal I've ever seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTtzjk3dK0g

Probably me getting mixed up with the tale and who was on which side but that was the essence of what he said!

Is there no footage on YouTube or something similar?

[Stan Tastic]

Probably me getting mixed up with the tale and who was on which side but that was the essence of what he said!

Is there no footage on YouTube or something similar?

I literally posted the Youtube footage of the goals underneath my reply.

[ClaretinJapan]

Grew up down the road from, and used to play as a kid with Phil Whitehead, who made over 200 appearances as keeper for Oxford Utd. I recall he got me a free ticket for Halifax Town at the Turf, then made a bit of a howler for the Clarets' winner.

[beeholeclaret]

I literally posted the Youtube footage of the goals underneath my reply.

Thanks for that Stan. I think I’m about 3 or 4 paces behind you today so thanks for helping me out on these issues today.

Two fantastic late goals from the Clarets. Bet you had a great day out.

[Cheshireclaret]

Not sure if it's the last time we played them, but the last time I went we got battered 5-0.

That was the old Manor Ground at Headington.

I remember that game, I was 19 at the time and went with my old man. A hat-trick from Paul Moody and the late Joey Beauchamp scored one of the other 2. Standing in a paddock on terracing from memory?

[hetheclaret]

Yes definitely one of Robert Maxwells ideas, not the clubs.

Oxford Utd does have a colourful and great history. They would have played in Europe after winning the league cup in 1986, but were denied because of the ban after Heysel.

[ClaretTony]

Yes definitely one of Robert Maxwells ideas, not the clubs.

Oxford Utd does have a colourful and great history. They would have played in Europe after winning the league cup in 1986, but were denied because of the ban after Heysel.

Was a battle won by the supporters of the two clubs to prevent the Maxwell merger. He then got control of Derby and decided to move players there from Oxford. A bit like Watford do now I suppose with Udinese.

[hetheclaret]

Was a battle won by the supporters of the two clubs to prevent the Maxwell merger. He then got control of Derby and decided to move players there from Oxford. A bit like Watford do now I suppose with Udinese.

Thank god the supporters prevailed!

Oxford's recent success is all the more sweeter given Swindon's recent troubles.

[Quicknick]

I grew up just outside of Oxford and still live there - Oxford Burnley hasn’t happened since I started supporting the clarets, would love it if they met in the league. Oxford are my no.2 team

It’s a great club that has suffered at the hands of a rotten owner for many years - long after he actually sold the club.

Once they get their new stadium they have a bright future.

Why did you start supporting Burnley?

[hetheclaret]

Why did you start supporting Burnley?

Chosen by God (and my mum grew up in Wiswell)

[dougcollins]

I remember that game, I was 19 at the time and went with my old man. A hat-trick from Paul Moody and the late Joey Beauchamp scored one of the other 2. Standing in a paddock on terracing from memory?

Yes, open terrace with a cage around the sides.