Oxford United (A) - Match Thread

[hejammy]

I don't want to see BDCR come on before Monga, Carranza, Ricky or JJ. Other than that it's decent, Ayew was always going to start ahead of Carranza, hopefully he does come on at some point and slowly affirm his place in the starting 11.

[studentofthegame]

It really is a shame that Nelson is 4th choice, he should either be starting or be loaned out to get a full season of development, just halting his progression by keeping him around as a 4th choice 

[FoxinNotts]

Strong bench for the Championship 

6 of those 9 should be starting 

Edited 13 September 2025 by FoxinNotts

[moore_94]

5 minutes ago, hejammy said:

 

He was injured so maybe he isn't match fit? 

 

5 minutes ago, copunk said:

Didn't Marti say he had picked up a knock? 

 

5 minutes ago, Bert said:

Probably just precaution, he came back with a hamstring niggle. 

 

4 minutes ago, Sunbury Fox said:

I thought he picked up an injury on international duty?

 

3 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Struggle with a hamstring injury after international break.

 

Marti mentioned it on the RL interview.

Said he was ok and should be available - but yes likely a precaution

 

Still other players I would want on the bench ahead of Reid though

Edited 13 September 2025 by moore_94

[egg_fried_rice]

My outlandish prediction for today is that BDCR will come on and look decent

[Blueman1967]

Pity Carranza isn't starting, shame for Page, means we get a look at Ramsey

[Paninistickers]

Let's see if

 

Bob has learnt how to kick a ball

Has put on six stone in bulk

Can run a 100m sub 20 seconds

Can do more then just run around a bit and watch faster, stronger, taller players glide (or even walk) past him 

[OntarioFox]

BDCR masterclass incoming 

 

(against Oxford who are currently 22nd in the Championship)

[RowlattsFox]

Choudhury has done well enough but surely Ricardo needs to be back in from the start now. 

For me you sign a striker you chuck him straight in and back him, he's been training here for 2 weeks.

 

Shame for Page to drop from starting to not even on the bench 

[Eskay]

Mavididi needs to impact today. Otherwise he could find himself as 2nd or even 3rd choice. 

 

Bench is excellent. Lots of options and lots of tactical flexibility. 

[whoareyaaa]

Pretty much as expected thought he would give Ayew a rest though.

[TheGoldenGod]

1 minute ago, RowlattsFox said:

Choudhury has done well enough but surely Ricardo needs to be back in from the start now. 

For me you sign a striker you chuck him straight in and back him, he's been training here for 2 weeks.

 

Shame for Page to drop from starting to not even on the bench 

Don't think hamza warrants being dropped unfortunately!

Reid isn't needed for me and needs to prove me wrong. Holding youth back!

[Kp1984]

9 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Disappointed there's no Nelson or Page on the bench, then to really rub it in,  Bobby Reid is on it 

Think marti said in interview page picked up a knock and was being assessed if i remember correctly 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

How anyone expected JJ to start is beyond me, he met the manager and the squad for the first time 48 hours ago, and our two centre midfielders had their best game for us in the last fixture.

[GingerrrFox]

It is a shame to see Faes on the bench who clearly wanted to leave in the summer over Ben Nelson who we need to develop. That needs to change asap. 

[Md9]

Ricardo at rb and move hamza into midfield for skipp maybe . Let’s get a few early goals today please kill the game off as early as possible 

[pmcla26]

1 minute ago, Md9 said:

Ricardo at rb and move hamza into midfield for skipp maybe . Let’s get a few early goals today please kill the game off as early as possible 

Skipp and Soumare were great last game, as was Hamza at right back (and against Charlton, too). Cifuentes has made the right call here. 
 

You have to think about confidence and man management as well. Can’t change any of those 3 after their performances. 

[Harry96]

Can’t wait to see Ramsey hit high hopes for the kid

[Dandy king]

15 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

Definitely 4th choice which really is a shame

Thought he had a minor niggle ? 

[brookfox]

All in think it’s sensible to not mix up the starting 11 too much and that is a very strong bench. Shame for a few of the youngsters but with the squad we have there’ll regularly be good players missing out. Let’s see how it plays out on the pitch!

[lanefox]

Somebody check on @Ric Flair

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Also why would Nelson stay with us much longer?

[Tommy Fresh]

I for one am very excited to see Ayew draw his centre back all the way in to our half to win a foul

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Reckon we'll win but...

 

If Nelson isn't injured that's piss poor. Not arsed if Faes is better right now or any of that shite, these characters shouldn't be in the bloody side.

[Jonezy]

I hoped this season was the one, where we would see more of the kids, so not over joyed with this line-up. Also the Skipp/Soumare combo still annoys me, but they do seem to be improving at least.