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This week's guest is Matty Taylor!
The striker's story has gone down in #oufc folklore, having twice been released by his home-town club as a teenager, before finally returning in 2019 and going on to score 64 goals 🎯
Out on Thursday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
The striker's story has gone down in #oufc folklore, having twice been released by his home-town club as a teenager, before finally returning in 2019 and going on to score 64 goals 🎯
Out on Thursday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This week's guest is Matty Taylor!
The striker's story has gone down in #oufc folklore, having twice been released by his home-town club as a teenager, before finally returning in 2019 and going on to score 64 goals 🎯
Out on Thursday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
The striker's story has gone down in #oufc folklore, having twice been released by his home-town club as a teenager, before finally returning in 2019 and going on to score 64 goals 🎯
Out on Thursday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
Don’t miss this week’s episode with Les Robinson!
The former full-back scored only 6 goals in 458 #oufc appearances, but those half-dozen included some crackers 😮💨
Watch all Les’ goals in yellow below, with some words from the man himself 👇
The former full-back scored only 6 goals in 458 #oufc appearances, but those half-dozen included some crackers 😮💨
Watch all Les’ goals in yellow below, with some words from the man himself 👇
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Don’t miss this week’s episode with Les Robinson!
The former full-back scored only 6 goals in 458 #oufc appearances, but those half-dozen included some crackers 😮💨
Watch all Les’ goals in yellow below, with some words from the man himself 👇
The former full-back scored only 6 goals in 458 #oufc appearances, but those half-dozen included some crackers 😮💨
Watch all Les’ goals in yellow below, with some words from the man himself 👇
Our episode with Les Robinson goes live tomorrow lunchtime!
The former #oufc full-back roomed with Mickey Lewis during his playing career, so he wasn’t short of stories about Mad Dog!
Here’s a taster of what to expect…🌵
The former #oufc full-back roomed with Mickey Lewis during his playing career, so he wasn’t short of stories about Mad Dog!
Here’s a taster of what to expect…🌵
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Our episode with Les Robinson goes live tomorrow lunchtime!
The former #oufc full-back roomed with Mickey Lewis during his playing career, so he wasn’t short of stories about Mad Dog!
Here’s a taster of what to expect…🌵
The former #oufc full-back roomed with Mickey Lewis during his playing career, so he wasn’t short of stories about Mad Dog!
Here’s a taster of what to expect…🌵
Les Robinson joins us this week!
Only 5 men have made more #oufc appearances than the former full-back, who played 458 games - including many as captain - between 1990 and 2000.
Les was on top form as he told us plenty of stories from on and off the pitch!
📷 Oxford Mail
Only 5 men have made more #oufc appearances than the former full-back, who played 458 games - including many as captain - between 1990 and 2000.
Les was on top form as he told us plenty of stories from on and off the pitch!
📷 Oxford Mail
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Les Robinson joins us this week!
Only 5 men have made more #oufc appearances than the former full-back, who played 458 games - including many as captain - between 1990 and 2000.
Les was on top form as he told us plenty of stories from on and off the pitch!
📷 Oxford Mail
Only 5 men have made more #oufc appearances than the former full-back, who played 458 games - including many as captain - between 1990 and 2000.
Les was on top form as he told us plenty of stories from on and off the pitch!
📷 Oxford Mail
Joe Skarz joins us this week!
With three games of the 2015-16 season remaining, #oufc had a depleted squad and their promotion push was faltering.
Joe had been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury, but he stepped up to play a vital role 🫡
Listen to the full episode tomorrow!
With three games of the 2015-16 season remaining, #oufc had a depleted squad and their promotion push was faltering.
Joe had been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury, but he stepped up to play a vital role 🫡
Listen to the full episode tomorrow!
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Joe Skarz joins us this week!
With three games of the 2015-16 season remaining, #oufc had a depleted squad and their promotion push was faltering.
Joe had been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury, but he stepped up to play a vital role 🫡
Listen to the full episode tomorrow!
With three games of the 2015-16 season remaining, #oufc had a depleted squad and their promotion push was faltering.
Joe had been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury, but he stepped up to play a vital role 🫡
Listen to the full episode tomorrow!
This week's guest is a true #oufc cult hero!
Joe Skarz joined in January 2015 and quickly became United's Mr Reliable, even playing through the pain barrier to help secure promotion from League Two in 2016 👏
The episode will go live on Thursday!
📷 Oxford Mail/James Williamson
Joe Skarz joined in January 2015 and quickly became United's Mr Reliable, even playing through the pain barrier to help secure promotion from League Two in 2016 👏
The episode will go live on Thursday!
📷 Oxford Mail/James Williamson
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This week's guest is a true #oufc cult hero!
Joe Skarz joined in January 2015 and quickly became United's Mr Reliable, even playing through the pain barrier to help secure promotion from League Two in 2016 👏
The episode will go live on Thursday!
📷 Oxford Mail/James Williamson
Joe Skarz joined in January 2015 and quickly became United's Mr Reliable, even playing through the pain barrier to help secure promotion from League Two in 2016 👏
The episode will go live on Thursday!
📷 Oxford Mail/James Williamson
Don’t miss our chat with former #oufc boss Karl Robinson!
Karl opened up on the highs and lows of his tenure, including how things unravelled during his final few months at the club.
The full episode is out tomorrow - here’s a taste of what to expect👇
Karl opened up on the highs and lows of his tenure, including how things unravelled during his final few months at the club.
The full episode is out tomorrow - here’s a taste of what to expect👇
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Don’t miss our chat with former #oufc boss Karl Robinson!
Karl opened up on the highs and lows of his tenure, including how things unravelled during his final few months at the club.
The full episode is out tomorrow - here’s a taste of what to expect👇
Karl opened up on the highs and lows of his tenure, including how things unravelled during his final few months at the club.
The full episode is out tomorrow - here’s a taste of what to expect👇
Our first guest of Series 6 is Karl Robinson!
Karl's five-year spell as #oufc boss included play-off campaigns and cup runs, before he was sacked in February 2023.
He exclusively told us how his exit unfolded, among other things!
Out on Wednesday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
Karl's five-year spell as #oufc boss included play-off campaigns and cup runs, before he was sacked in February 2023.
He exclusively told us how his exit unfolded, among other things!
Out on Wednesday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our first guest of Series 6 is Karl Robinson!
Karl's five-year spell as #oufc boss included play-off campaigns and cup runs, before he was sacked in February 2023.
He exclusively told us how his exit unfolded, among other things!
Out on Wednesday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
Karl's five-year spell as #oufc boss included play-off campaigns and cup runs, before he was sacked in February 2023.
He exclusively told us how his exit unfolded, among other things!
Out on Wednesday!
📷 David Fleming/Oxford Mail
Following his goal on Saturday, Cameron Brannagan is now one of just 3 players to feature in BOTH of these #oufc all-time lists:
⚽️ Top 10 goalscorers (=10th)
🧢 Top 20 appearances (=15th).
The others are Graham Atkinson and Joey Beauchamp. Legend 🪄🎩
📷 Mike Allen
⚽️ Top 10 goalscorers (=10th)
🧢 Top 20 appearances (=15th).
The others are Graham Atkinson and Joey Beauchamp. Legend 🪄🎩
📷 Mike Allen
October 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Following his goal on Saturday, Cameron Brannagan is now one of just 3 players to feature in BOTH of these #oufc all-time lists:
⚽️ Top 10 goalscorers (=10th)
🧢 Top 20 appearances (=15th).
The others are Graham Atkinson and Joey Beauchamp. Legend 🪄🎩
📷 Mike Allen
⚽️ Top 10 goalscorers (=10th)
🧢 Top 20 appearances (=15th).
The others are Graham Atkinson and Joey Beauchamp. Legend 🪄🎩
📷 Mike Allen
Goals from James Constable and Ryan Williams secured a 2-1 win for #oufc on their last visit to Wrexham, an FA Cup 2nd round tie in December 2013 in front of 2,906 fans.
United finished 8th in League Two that season, with Wrexham 17th in the National League. How far both clubs have come since then…
United finished 8th in League Two that season, with Wrexham 17th in the National League. How far both clubs have come since then…
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Goals from James Constable and Ryan Williams secured a 2-1 win for #oufc on their last visit to Wrexham, an FA Cup 2nd round tie in December 2013 in front of 2,906 fans.
United finished 8th in League Two that season, with Wrexham 17th in the National League. How far both clubs have come since then…
United finished 8th in League Two that season, with Wrexham 17th in the National League. How far both clubs have come since then…
Congrats to @martinezra.bsky.social, @bigdwoolly.bsky.social & @wiggytoo.com, who between them guessed the two correct answers - which are…
Will Vaulks and Michal Helik!
Vaulks played for Wales in a friendly in October 2020 & Helik started for Poland in a World Cup qualifier in March 2021.
Will Vaulks and Michal Helik!
Vaulks played for Wales in a friendly in October 2020 & Helik started for Poland in a World Cup qualifier in March 2021.
October 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Congrats to @martinezra.bsky.social, @bigdwoolly.bsky.social & @wiggytoo.com, who between them guessed the two correct answers - which are…
Will Vaulks and Michal Helik!
Vaulks played for Wales in a friendly in October 2020 & Helik started for Poland in a World Cup qualifier in March 2021.
Will Vaulks and Michal Helik!
Vaulks played for Wales in a friendly in October 2020 & Helik started for Poland in a World Cup qualifier in March 2021.
After last night’s stalemate, #oufc have now failed to score on their past 4 visits to QPR.
Steve Davis (not that one) was the last player to score for the club at Loftus Road with this effort in a 1-1 draw in April 1998!
United are also on a 13-game winless run at QPR, stretching back to 1969 😬
Steve Davis (not that one) was the last player to score for the club at Loftus Road with this effort in a 1-1 draw in April 1998!
United are also on a 13-game winless run at QPR, stretching back to 1969 😬
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
After last night’s stalemate, #oufc have now failed to score on their past 4 visits to QPR.
Steve Davis (not that one) was the last player to score for the club at Loftus Road with this effort in a 1-1 draw in April 1998!
United are also on a 13-game winless run at QPR, stretching back to 1969 😬
Steve Davis (not that one) was the last player to score for the club at Loftus Road with this effort in a 1-1 draw in April 1998!
United are also on a 13-game winless run at QPR, stretching back to 1969 😬
Yesterday was the first time #oufc have won a second-tier away game by 2+ goals since beating Norwich 3-1 in November 1998 - a time when the club’s very existence was in doubt.
Brian Wilsterman, Dean Windass and Andy Thomson the scorers that day ⚽️
📹 YouTube/Jim Hendo
Brian Wilsterman, Dean Windass and Andy Thomson the scorers that day ⚽️
📹 YouTube/Jim Hendo
September 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Yesterday was the first time #oufc have won a second-tier away game by 2+ goals since beating Norwich 3-1 in November 1998 - a time when the club’s very existence was in doubt.
Brian Wilsterman, Dean Windass and Andy Thomson the scorers that day ⚽️
📹 YouTube/Jim Hendo
Brian Wilsterman, Dean Windass and Andy Thomson the scorers that day ⚽️
📹 YouTube/Jim Hendo
(2/2)
⚽️ 23 league goals in Division One in 1985-86 (3rd highest in the top flight)
⚽️ 5 goals in the victorious 1985-86 League Cup run
⚽️ 38 goals in 64 top-flight games for #oufc (club record)
⚽️ 5 hat-tricks (including 4 goals v Gillingham in 1986)
Happy Birthday, Aldo!
⚽️ 23 league goals in Division One in 1985-86 (3rd highest in the top flight)
⚽️ 5 goals in the victorious 1985-86 League Cup run
⚽️ 38 goals in 64 top-flight games for #oufc (club record)
⚽️ 5 hat-tricks (including 4 goals v Gillingham in 1986)
Happy Birthday, Aldo!
September 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
(2/2)
⚽️ 23 league goals in Division One in 1985-86 (3rd highest in the top flight)
⚽️ 5 goals in the victorious 1985-86 League Cup run
⚽️ 38 goals in 64 top-flight games for #oufc (club record)
⚽️ 5 hat-tricks (including 4 goals v Gillingham in 1986)
Happy Birthday, Aldo!
⚽️ 23 league goals in Division One in 1985-86 (3rd highest in the top flight)
⚽️ 5 goals in the victorious 1985-86 League Cup run
⚽️ 38 goals in 64 top-flight games for #oufc (club record)
⚽️ 5 hat-tricks (including 4 goals v Gillingham in 1986)
Happy Birthday, Aldo!
John Aldridge turns 67 today 🎂
Here are some of the incredible stats from his time at #oufc 👇
⚽️ 90 goals in 141 games (most prolific player in the club's history)
⚽️ 34 goals in all comps in 1984-85 Division Two title-winning season (club record for an EFL campaign)
(1/2)
Here are some of the incredible stats from his time at #oufc 👇
⚽️ 90 goals in 141 games (most prolific player in the club's history)
⚽️ 34 goals in all comps in 1984-85 Division Two title-winning season (club record for an EFL campaign)
(1/2)
September 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
John Aldridge turns 67 today 🎂
Here are some of the incredible stats from his time at #oufc 👇
⚽️ 90 goals in 141 games (most prolific player in the club's history)
⚽️ 34 goals in all comps in 1984-85 Division Two title-winning season (club record for an EFL campaign)
(1/2)
Here are some of the incredible stats from his time at #oufc 👇
⚽️ 90 goals in 141 games (most prolific player in the club's history)
⚽️ 34 goals in all comps in 1984-85 Division Two title-winning season (club record for an EFL campaign)
(1/2)
Missing your #oufc fix during the international break? We’ve got you covered 👊
Our next pod is out tomorrow evening, when we’ll be joined by former Oxford Mail chief sportswriter Liam Rice to reflect on the first month of the season, the transfer window and Liam’s time at the OM.
Don’t miss it!
Our next pod is out tomorrow evening, when we’ll be joined by former Oxford Mail chief sportswriter Liam Rice to reflect on the first month of the season, the transfer window and Liam’s time at the OM.
Don’t miss it!
September 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Missing your #oufc fix during the international break? We’ve got you covered 👊
Our next pod is out tomorrow evening, when we’ll be joined by former Oxford Mail chief sportswriter Liam Rice to reflect on the first month of the season, the transfer window and Liam’s time at the OM.
Don’t miss it!
Our next pod is out tomorrow evening, when we’ll be joined by former Oxford Mail chief sportswriter Liam Rice to reflect on the first month of the season, the transfer window and Liam’s time at the OM.
Don’t miss it!
Probably the most notable #oufc win against Brighton was a 3-0 FA Cup 4th round upset in January 1982 🏆
Peter Foley (2) and Keith Cassells scored as Ian Greaves’ third-tier side stunned the Seagulls, then of Division One 😮
Peter reflected on that day when he joined us on the pod this year 👇
Peter Foley (2) and Keith Cassells scored as Ian Greaves’ third-tier side stunned the Seagulls, then of Division One 😮
Peter reflected on that day when he joined us on the pod this year 👇
August 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Probably the most notable #oufc win against Brighton was a 3-0 FA Cup 4th round upset in January 1982 🏆
Peter Foley (2) and Keith Cassells scored as Ian Greaves’ third-tier side stunned the Seagulls, then of Division One 😮
Peter reflected on that day when he joined us on the pod this year 👇
Peter Foley (2) and Keith Cassells scored as Ian Greaves’ third-tier side stunned the Seagulls, then of Division One 😮
Peter reflected on that day when he joined us on the pod this year 👇
The previous time #oufc were in League Cup action #OnThisDay was in 2014, when they caused a first-round upset at Bristol City.
Carlton Morris and Danny Hylton scored in a 2-1 comeback win, giving Michael Appleton his first victory as United boss.
📹YouTube/Oxford United Official
Carlton Morris and Danny Hylton scored in a 2-1 comeback win, giving Michael Appleton his first victory as United boss.
📹YouTube/Oxford United Official
August 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The previous time #oufc were in League Cup action #OnThisDay was in 2014, when they caused a first-round upset at Bristol City.
Carlton Morris and Danny Hylton scored in a 2-1 comeback win, giving Michael Appleton his first victory as United boss.
📹YouTube/Oxford United Official
Carlton Morris and Danny Hylton scored in a 2-1 comeback win, giving Michael Appleton his first victory as United boss.
📹YouTube/Oxford United Official
Our 25-26 season preview is out this evening and we're joined by a special guest!
@georgeelek.bsky.social needs no introduction to #oufc fans, as a regular on BBC Oxford's The Dub and, of course, @ntt20.com
George told us about his journey with United & NTT20 and his views on the season ahead!
@georgeelek.bsky.social needs no introduction to #oufc fans, as a regular on BBC Oxford's The Dub and, of course, @ntt20.com
George told us about his journey with United & NTT20 and his views on the season ahead!
August 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Our 25-26 season preview is out this evening and we're joined by a special guest!
@georgeelek.bsky.social needs no introduction to #oufc fans, as a regular on BBC Oxford's The Dub and, of course, @ntt20.com
George told us about his journey with United & NTT20 and his views on the season ahead!
@georgeelek.bsky.social needs no introduction to #oufc fans, as a regular on BBC Oxford's The Dub and, of course, @ntt20.com
George told us about his journey with United & NTT20 and his views on the season ahead!
Our chat with #oufc fans' group FOUL is live! In this clip, FOUL member Mark Mallinson explains why they stepped up 👏
Listen here👇
Spotify: shorturl.at/9Kehl
Apple: shorturl.at/8EwSF
Acast: shorturl.at/MPfCf
*Amazon Music link to come
Listen here👇
Spotify: shorturl.at/9Kehl
Apple: shorturl.at/8EwSF
Acast: shorturl.at/MPfCf
*Amazon Music link to come
July 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Our chat with #oufc fans' group FOUL is live! In this clip, FOUL member Mark Mallinson explains why they stepped up 👏
Listen here👇
Spotify: shorturl.at/9Kehl
Apple: shorturl.at/8EwSF
Acast: shorturl.at/MPfCf
*Amazon Music link to come
Listen here👇
Spotify: shorturl.at/9Kehl
Apple: shorturl.at/8EwSF
Acast: shorturl.at/MPfCf
*Amazon Music link to come
A small group of fans decided to form FOUL (Fighting for Oxford United's Life) and they helped save #oufc.
We spoke to three of the group's original members - Steve Hanks, Mark Mallinson and James Schall - and they gave us the inside story of the FOUL years.
Out tomorrow! 🔜
We spoke to three of the group's original members - Steve Hanks, Mark Mallinson and James Schall - and they gave us the inside story of the FOUL years.
Out tomorrow! 🔜
July 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A small group of fans decided to form FOUL (Fighting for Oxford United's Life) and they helped save #oufc.
We spoke to three of the group's original members - Steve Hanks, Mark Mallinson and James Schall - and they gave us the inside story of the FOUL years.
Out tomorrow! 🔜
We spoke to three of the group's original members - Steve Hanks, Mark Mallinson and James Schall - and they gave us the inside story of the FOUL years.
Out tomorrow! 🔜
On this day 10 years ago: Wiener Neustadt 0-0 #oufc 🇦🇹
A pre-season tour that set the tone for one of the most enjoyable campaigns in a long time. Some iconic photos, too 🔥
A pre-season tour that set the tone for one of the most enjoyable campaigns in a long time. Some iconic photos, too 🔥
July 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On this day 10 years ago: Wiener Neustadt 0-0 #oufc 🇦🇹
A pre-season tour that set the tone for one of the most enjoyable campaigns in a long time. Some iconic photos, too 🔥
A pre-season tour that set the tone for one of the most enjoyable campaigns in a long time. Some iconic photos, too 🔥
*NEW POD*
Something a bit different for you...
Gary Silver is one of the most recognisable #oufc supporters, travelling from southern Scotland to watch the U's home and away.
Back in the 80s, Gary played for United's youth team - and has some brilliant tales from the glory days👇
Something a bit different for you...
Gary Silver is one of the most recognisable #oufc supporters, travelling from southern Scotland to watch the U's home and away.
Back in the 80s, Gary played for United's youth team - and has some brilliant tales from the glory days👇
July 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
*NEW POD*
Something a bit different for you...
Gary Silver is one of the most recognisable #oufc supporters, travelling from southern Scotland to watch the U's home and away.
Back in the 80s, Gary played for United's youth team - and has some brilliant tales from the glory days👇
Something a bit different for you...
Gary Silver is one of the most recognisable #oufc supporters, travelling from southern Scotland to watch the U's home and away.
Back in the 80s, Gary played for United's youth team - and has some brilliant tales from the glory days👇
The #oufc players and staff are en route to Indonesia ✈️
Something tells us that this trip may be a little different to the infamous pre-season tour to Boston in 2011 👀🍻
Michael Duberry had just signed for the club - he shared his memories when he joined us on the pod 👇
Something tells us that this trip may be a little different to the infamous pre-season tour to Boston in 2011 👀🍻
Michael Duberry had just signed for the club - he shared his memories when he joined us on the pod 👇
July 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The #oufc players and staff are en route to Indonesia ✈️
Something tells us that this trip may be a little different to the infamous pre-season tour to Boston in 2011 👀🍻
Michael Duberry had just signed for the club - he shared his memories when he joined us on the pod 👇
Something tells us that this trip may be a little different to the infamous pre-season tour to Boston in 2011 👀🍻
Michael Duberry had just signed for the club - he shared his memories when he joined us on the pod 👇