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Patto salutes his battlers!
8:00am Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Oxford United came from behind to win for the first time in a year at Northwich Victoria on Tuesday night.
And boss Darren Patterson saluted his players' character as they hit back for a priceless 2-1 victory.
"This was a massive win for us," Patterson said afterwards. "We showed real character again, and we've now had two terrific results.
"The stats show that we came back from a goal down only once last year, and after Saturday at Ebbsfleet we've done it twice, so we've bettered that already.
"We've played here at Northwich twice before and it's not been a happy hunting ground, with injuries, sendings-off and defeats.
"We fell behind to a wonder goal. I've got to give Darryn Stamp credit - it was a magnificent strike.
"But the reaction was what we wanted. We've shown that we've got desire and character and I'm very pleased for the boys. There's a lot that's gone against them, but I've got a very honest bunch."
James Constable struck his second brace of the season - his first came in the 6-3 home win against Eastbourne - and they were real striker's goals, as he came alive inside the box when others were less awake.
"He's a goalscorer, simple as that," Patterson added. "The four goals he's scored have all been predatory goals.
"Jamie Guy got another 70 minutes under his belt, so we're pleased with that. Sometimes we think he tries too hard, but he's getting there.
"And the new lad (defender Karleigh Osborne) did well. If he keeps it simple, he's a very effective player."
It was the first time United had managed to keep 11 players on the pitch in an away game this season, while the last time they had come from behind to win was at Burton Albion at the start of 2007-8.
Constable said: "It was nice to get two more goals, and the winner. We showed good character after going one down.
"It's a nice feeling to get two goals after not getting on the scoresheet for a while. It's just massive that we prepare right for Saturday's home game against Kettering now."
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Terry, says...
9:03am Wed 3 Sep 08
Simon, says...
9:04am Wed 3 Sep 08
Jamie Guy tho didn't think he looked very good, if he is our prolific goalscorer god help us.
Joy At-Last, Bicester says...
9:09am Wed 3 Sep 08
We of course need to carry this forward into Saturday but last night was a real confidence booster.
I understand Kettering are bringing a good number so it should make for a decent atmosphere - if the we can turn out in good numbers ourselves.
Dan, says...
9:34am Wed 3 Sep 08
When did they change the rules that a rugby tackle in the box was no longer a red card?
David, Bicester says...
9:38am Wed 3 Sep 08
Simon wrote:I take it you didn't go to any of the pre-season games, or if you did you have a poor memory? Jamie Guy looked a fantastic goalscorer, and I'm sure when he's back to full match fitness you will start to see the goals fly in.
Good performance lets hope it is the start of something. I thought the young lad at the back made quite a difference got in the way of most things and won every header, when his month loan ends lets see if we can keep him and they can have Foster.
Jamie Guy tho didn\'t think he looked very good, if he is our prolific goalscorer god help us.
Constable in pre-season, on the other hand, looked like a hard worker, but not much else. Now we see him for the goalscorer he actually is.
If we get both of them firing on all cylinders, Trainer on top form in midfield, and Turley barking orders from the back we could put a good run together I think.
Our best players need to stay fit however, and that's something we seem to have struggled to achieve for a while.
left side london road, oxford says...
9:48am Wed 3 Sep 08
Boys from up the hill, says...
10:14am Wed 3 Sep 08
Simon, says...
10:20am Wed 3 Sep 08
David wrote:When will people open their eyes and realise pre season does not matter! Most of the players looked good pre season and look what has happened to them.
Simon wrote: Good performance lets hope it is the start of something. I thought the young lad at the back made quite a difference got in the way of most things and won every header, when his month loan ends lets see if we can keep him and they can have Foster. Jamie Guy tho didn\'t think he looked very good, if he is our prolific goalscorer god help us.I take it you didn't go to any of the pre-season games, or if you did you have a poor memory? Jamie Guy looked a fantastic goalscorer, and I'm sure when he's back to full match fitness you will start to see the goals fly in. Constable in pre-season, on the other hand, looked like a hard worker, but not much else. Now we see him for the goalscorer he actually is. If we get both of them firing on all cylinders, Trainer on top form in midfield, and Turley barking orders from the back we could put a good run together I think. Our best players need to stay fit however, and that's something we seem to have struggled to achieve for a while.
When Jamie Guy gets anywhere near the box in competitive games he doesn't seem to have a clue what to do as evident in last nights game. One on one with the keeper has it on his right foot and then he stops and puts it on his left foot when he has no left foot. Good signs of a prolific scorer that is!
I do agree with what you say about Trainer underated player in my eyes and much more attacking minded than the 3 we are playing at the mo so could do with him asap.
Philip, Brighton says...
10:52am Wed 3 Sep 08
Its now down to the manager and the team to show their true class by continuing the winning run, we need to average two points a game to be up there challenging for at least a top six place, nothing else is acceptable, otherwise last nights match could well have been a relegation battle.
Good to see James Constable getting a brace, no reason why he should not go on to double figures, and if Guy gets back on pre-season form then there is light at the end of the tunnel and we could, just conceivable, claw our way up the table.
But a hard won point against Woking, who have lost all their previous matches, and a win at Northwich Victoria is not promotion form.
chesterox, chester says...
11:45am Wed 3 Sep 08
He won every header,
linked play well
beat players all the time
when he is 100% fit the goals will come
Simon, says...
12:24pm Wed 3 Sep 08
chesterox wrote:You either didn't go to the same game or just easily pleased. Constable was excellent, Guy was ok at best.
Jamie guy was excellent last night He won every header, linked play well beat players all the time when he is 100% fit the goals will come
Won every header I think your getting confused Guy just jumps in the air not particulary challenging for the ball thats it, Constable won every header it was certainly not Guy.
Also what is the point in beating players but not being able to shoot! We already have Yemi who can beat players but passes to the opposing keeper we certainly do not need another player like that. Did you see his penalty it was awful no power and right at the keeper.
If he is the man we are relying on to get bulk of our goals then we will be hugely disapointed, luckily Constable knows where the goal is. Guy in his career has played around 50 games and scored 5! Not good but I suppose that is prolific for us!
chesterox, says...
1:05pm Wed 3 Sep 08
he cleary won everything in the air, the difference is that you wount be happy until he is pinging them in from 20 yeards
he has played in the last 3 games and we havent lost any of them, in my opion the fact that he gives us an outlet is a major factor in this.
The goals will come
olliedaox, says...
1:22pm Wed 3 Sep 08
top half soon!
olliedaox, says...
1:23pm Wed 3 Sep 08
top half soon!
Simon, says...
2:03pm Wed 3 Sep 08
chesterox wrote:I really think your getting mixed up with players there. I would be happy if he is scoring from 5 yards but sadly I can't really see him scoring much from that range either. Constable looks a very good player tho!
i would suggest it was you that didnt goto the game he cleary won everything in the air, the difference is that you wount be happy until he is pinging them in from 20 yeards he has played in the last 3 games and we havent lost any of them, in my opion the fact that he gives us an outlet is a major factor in this. The goals will come
You need to go to Specsavers, says...
2:32pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Canterbury_Yellow, Whitstable, Kent says...
2:33pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Simon wrote:Simon,
chesterox wrote: Jamie guy was excellent last night He won every header, linked play well beat players all the time when he is 100% fit the goals will comeYou either didn't go to the same game or just easily pleased. Constable was excellent, Guy was ok at best. Won every header I think your getting confused Guy just jumps in the air not particulary challenging for the ball thats it, Constable won every header it was certainly not Guy. Also what is the point in beating players but not being able to shoot! We already have Yemi who can beat players but passes to the opposing keeper we certainly do not need another player like that. Did you see his penalty it was awful no power and right at the keeper. If he is the man we are relying on to get bulk of our goals then we will be hugely disapointed, luckily Constable knows where the goal is. Guy in his career has played around 50 games and scored 5! Not good but I suppose that is prolific for us!
Why so negative about Jamie Guy? He's only just coming back from injury. Get behind him and give him a chance :)
rosey&jim, thames pub says...
4:01pm Wed 3 Sep 08
O U, F C says...
4:04pm Wed 3 Sep 08
left side london road wrote:Pls explain your last sentence, it has effected me slightly!
thank god for that,the refs wont do us any favors they should have had there goalkeeper sent off last night! if it would have been the other way round oxford would have been down to ten men. oufc need to look in to this NOW. great win come on you yellows,im happy at last. please yellows fans keep your birds at home dont bring them to the match.
Well done yellows. All we need now is consitancy.
ANDY, CHINNOR says...
4:04pm Wed 3 Sep 08
When you raed these reactions it is little wonder the club is struggling to get fans back into the ground. Yes WOKING WAS POOR, but we did not lose, apart from Barrow we have been incontention in all the other games.
On Saturday we (the fans) should get behind the team for 90 minutes and give ALL the players our total support, rather than trying to destroy them.
When fit Jamie Guy will score goals and we will move up the league on the strength of them. The league is wide open look at Torquay and Stevenage 1 & 2 Favourites before a ball was kicked yet both below us. How many goals has Matt Green scored in the league?
Kettering are unbeaten, so we need to give it 100% and I am sure the players will respond.
"SING YOUR HEARTS OUT FOR LADS"
reality check, oxonia says...
4:15pm Wed 3 Sep 08
rod hull, oxford says...
4:37pm Wed 3 Sep 08
reality check wrote:wheres that fin emu?like the robin goes bob bob bobin along.shot the bstasrd .
when ur cheque book takes over in sport . shame bunch off guys playing for there city oxford got it.glad were out the sh**te?massive egoes? they will pay.least money coming to england .bit plastic teams ?oufc forever.
emu, oxford says...
4:47pm Wed 3 Sep 08
chesterox, says...
5:01pm Wed 3 Sep 08
but its is worth pointing out with Guy in the team we havnt lost a game!
ricky, oxonia says...
5:17pm Wed 3 Sep 08
emu wrote:ur a puppet .arabs again? money we might not have ? knowledge is wiser,ron,jim,rosie,
im here muppet survived the shooting looking forward to another win on saturday i here a consortium from swindon have offerd to buy the kassam stadium and the club
den,but a few.stick with us .
HORTON OUT, KEMP OUT says...
5:45pm Wed 3 Sep 08
THE FIRST WIN OF MANY LETS HOPE
left side london road, oxford says...
6:41pm Wed 3 Sep 08
O U wrote:WHAT I MEAN IS THERE'S NOTHING WORSE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH THAN SEEING AND HEARING SHRIEKING WOMEN AT FOOTBALL MATCHES. IT'S A DISGUSTING SIGHT AND SOUND, AND I FIRMLY BELIEVE THEY HAVE NO PLACE AT FOOTBALL MATCHES WHATSOEVER. I CAN EVEN REMEMBER A FEW IDIOTS IN THE LONDON WHO USED TO BRING THEIR GIRLFRIENDS AND IT ABSOLUTELY REPULSED ME. i hope that has cleared things up for you oufc. come on you yellows well done oxford you have put a smile on my face at last.
left side london road wrote: thank god for that,the refs wont do us any favors they should have had there goalkeeper sent off last night! if it would have been the other way round oxford would have been down to ten men. oufc need to look in to this NOW. great win come on you yellows,im happy at last. please yellows fans keep your birds at home dont bring them to the match.Pls explain your last sentence, it has effected me slightly! Well done yellows. All we need now is consitancy.
Martin Luther, Garden of Eden. says...
6:59pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal, Oxford says...
7:19pm Wed 3 Sep 08
left side london road wrote:Obviously your wife, your girlfriend or most likely in your case your BOYFRIEND or your PALM, isnt pleasing you therefore you have a hatered to women.
O U wrote:WHAT I MEAN IS THERE'S NOTHING WORSE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH THAN SEEING AND HEARING SHRIEKING WOMEN AT FOOTBALL MATCHES. IT'S A DISGUSTING SIGHT AND SOUND, AND I FIRMLY BELIEVE THEY HAVE NO PLACE AT FOOTBALL MATCHES WHATSOEVER. I CAN EVEN REMEMBER A FEW IDIOTS IN THE LONDON WHO USED TO BRING THEIR GIRLFRIENDS AND IT ABSOLUTELY REPULSED ME. i hope that has cleared things up for you oufc. come on you yellows well done oxford you have put a smile on my face at last.left side london road wrote: thank god for that,the refs wont do us any favors they should have had there goalkeeper sent off last night! if it would have been the other way round oxford would have been down to ten men. oufc need to look in to this NOW. great win come on you yellows,im happy at last. please yellows fans keep your birds at home dont bring them to the match.Pls explain your last sentence, it has effected me slightly! Well done yellows. All we need now is consitancy.
And considering you came out of a women I think you should respect them a litle bit more you poor poor porr excuse for a human being.
left side london road, oxford says...
7:48pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal wrote:I have a wife and three daughters, I'm also a passionate oxford united fan, I will stand by what I said, women have absolutely no place at football I find it disgusting and repulsive to the pit of my stomach. The problem with most of men these days is they're pc cowards. Just have a look at our city, it resembles a third world dump. And i suppoes you idiots think this is progress because you've been brain washed to think that. You can't see past the end of your nose. Come on you yellows.
left side london road wrote:Obviously your wife, your girlfriend or most likely in your case your BOYFRIEND or your PALM, isnt pleasing you therefore you have a hatered to women. And considering you came out of a women I think you should respect them a litle bit more you poor poor porr excuse for a human being.O U wrote:WHAT I MEAN IS THERE'S NOTHING WORSE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH THAN SEEING AND HEARING SHRIEKING WOMEN AT FOOTBALL MATCHES. IT'S A DISGUSTING SIGHT AND SOUND, AND I FIRMLY BELIEVE THEY HAVE NO PLACE AT FOOTBALL MATCHES WHATSOEVER. I CAN EVEN REMEMBER A FEW IDIOTS IN THE LONDON WHO USED TO BRING THEIR GIRLFRIENDS AND IT ABSOLUTELY REPULSED ME. i hope that has cleared things up for you oufc. come on you yellows well done oxford you have put a smile on my face at last.left side london road wrote: thank god for that,the refs wont do us any favors they should have had there goalkeeper sent off last night! if it would have been the other way round oxford would have been down to ten men. oufc need to look in to this NOW. great win come on you yellows,im happy at last. please yellows fans keep your birds at home dont bring them to the match.Pls explain your last sentence, it has effected me slightly! Well done yellows. All we need now is consitancy.
Richard Wickson, Ellesmere Port says...
9:04pm Wed 3 Sep 08
jason, abingdon says...
12:00am Thu 4 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal wrote:LEFT SIDE LONDON ROAD,I AGREE WITH YOU 100% MY SON. WELL SAID MATE.
left side london road wrote:Obviously your wife, your girlfriend or most likely in your case your BOYFRIEND or your PALM, isnt pleasing you therefore you have a hatered to women. And considering you came out of a women I think you should respect them a litle bit more you poor poor porr excuse for a human being.O U wrote:WHAT I MEAN IS THERE'S NOTHING WORSE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH THAN SEEING AND HEARING SHRIEKING WOMEN AT FOOTBALL MATCHES. IT'S A DISGUSTING SIGHT AND SOUND, AND I FIRMLY BELIEVE THEY HAVE NO PLACE AT FOOTBALL MATCHES WHATSOEVER. I CAN EVEN REMEMBER A FEW IDIOTS IN THE LONDON WHO USED TO BRING THEIR GIRLFRIENDS AND IT ABSOLUTELY REPULSED ME. i hope that has cleared things up for you oufc. come on you yellows well done oxford you have put a smile on my face at last.left side london road wrote: thank god for that,the refs wont do us any favors they should have had there goalkeeper sent off last night! if it would have been the other way round oxford would have been down to ten men. oufc need to look in to this NOW. great win come on you yellows,im happy at last. please yellows fans keep your birds at home dont bring them to the match.Pls explain your last sentence, it has effected me slightly! Well done yellows. All we need now is consitancy.
george, abingdon says...
7:43am Thu 4 Sep 08
Dan wrote:the goalie later sed he was adament it wasnt a penalty and Dino Maamria said it wasnt.
Good result. When did they change the rules that a rugby tackle in the box was no longer a red card?
Garry, says...
9:08am Thu 4 Sep 08
Err, what has that got to do with someone's missus?
You, sir, are a f**kin' idiot.
Raging Bull, says...
10:07am Thu 4 Sep 08
And why can't we have a decent string of comments without some clown spoiling it?! There should be more women fans at matches not less!
Cowley Yellow, Oxford says...
10:24am Thu 4 Sep 08
rosey&jim, thames pub says...
10:37am Thu 4 Sep 08
Cowley Yellow wrote:bbc website,non league blue square tues games.. how many ex oxford players ,vent there frustration ? guy get bit sharper we can distribute the ball from goaly to forwards in a flash. go out and shine lads ..mighty oufc .bookings.missed the boat.
For the first time this season we played like a team, the players worked hard and for each other, especially when we went 1-0 down, heads could have easily dropped. Well done Patto & the lads!
left side london road, oxford says...
11:03am Thu 4 Sep 08
Garry wrote:shut it you pc nob head,
" Just have a look at our city, it resembles a third world dump. And i suppoes you idiots think this is progress because you've been brain washed to think that. You can't see past the end of your nose. " Err, what has that got to do with someone's missus? You, sir, are a f**kin' idiot.
left side london road, oxford says...
11:08am Thu 4 Sep 08
Raging Bull wrote:more women at football? another brainwashed pc freak,get a life ****. just keep your bird away from the games i do not work hard all week to go to see the mighty oufc at the weekend only to have it spoilt by shrieking tarts trying to be men,its DISGUSTING.
Really heartening performance at Northwich. I'd like to see Levi Reid get more credit for his contribution. He was our one creative outlet for most of the game. We stepped up a gear when Northwich scored and it was Reid who provided the extra zip. And why can't we have a decent string of comments without some clown spoiling it?! There should be more women fans at matches not less!
left side london road, oxford says...
11:42am Thu 4 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal, Oxford says...
12:30pm Thu 4 Sep 08
You are really the lowest life form on planet EARTH. You sure you are an OUFC fan and not an inbread tw@t from wiltshire.
The reason your wife and 3 daughters dont come is because they are more than likely embarassed that you married 1 and spawned 3. I kinda feel sorry for you as you blatently resent having 3 girls and no boys.
YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO OUFC
Also are you EMU in disguise
total football, abingdon says...
1:03pm Thu 4 Sep 08
olliedaox, says...
1:12pm Thu 4 Sep 08
dan, oxford says...
2:59pm Thu 4 Sep 08
total football wrote:not all swindon fans are halfwits,big red is a good man and a real football fan,emu is a scum bag,big red is fine fellow.
Reading some of these comments makes me ashamed to be an Oxford Fan, why lower ourselves to **** about eachother when there are halfwits from Wiltshire to have a pop at.Think we should all join together and support our team together when it needs it most!!!
left side london road, oxford says...
3:20pm Thu 4 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal wrote:OXFORD UNITED ARE THE BEST FOOTBALL TEAN IN THE WORLD. would emu say that oxford loyal? i dont think so some how! i would rarther die than be a swindon fan. just for you pc nut oxford loyal-WOMEN HAVE NO PLACE AT FOOTBALL! PLEASE KEEP THEM AT HOME.
left side london road You are really the lowest life form on planet EARTH. You sure you are an OUFC fan and not an inbread tw@t from wiltshire. The reason your wife and 3 daughters dont come is because they are more than likely embarassed that you married 1 and spawned 3. I kinda feel sorry for you as you blatently resent having 3 girls and no boys. YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO OUFC Also are you EMU in disguise
Tell it like it is, Wantage says...
4:54pm Thu 4 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal, Oxford says...
4:57pm Thu 4 Sep 08
You have no place to be at an Oxford Utd game.
Going on your theory of not liking someone then they shouldnt be allowed to come.
Well Im glad I wont see you on Saturday as you'll be following your wiltshire team.
left side london road, oxford says...
5:18pm Thu 4 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal wrote:how many more times you clown,im an oxford united fan,allways have been,and have the scars to prove it son. how dare you call me a swindon fan you pc swine,you have realy been brain washed you little girl.
Left side london road You have no place to be at an Oxford Utd game. Going on your theory of not liking someone then they shouldnt be allowed to come. Well Im glad I wont see you on Saturday as you'll be following your wiltshire team.
Oxford Loyal, Oxford says...
2:04pm Fri 5 Sep 08
left side london road, oxford says...
10:24pm Sun 7 Sep 08
Oxford Loyal wrote:im an oxford boy,scum bag. you pc little girl.keep away from oufc we dont want pc d i c k heads like you at oufc games. get lost you p u ssy.
But your a class A muppet, therefore you must be from Wiltshire.
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