League Two Preview 2013-14

With the new season fast approaching most of the transfer business throughout the Football League should now be done and dusted. We all have a good idea of the comings and goings in the Oxford United squad but how do we fare when it comes to the other clubs in the league? If you are anything like me you will have seen the odd piece of transfer news but don't really know what has gone on...

Twin Goals for Oxford this Season

“Failure to win promotion this season will be a disaster.” We've all heard that phrase, or some form of equivalent, before. Inevitably it gets an airing at some stage every season and yet, after several seasons of failing to win promotion the club is still standing and, most importantly, still able to raise a competitive side in League Two. But by forcing ourselves to believe that every season...

Oxford United 1-0 Coventry City

Oxford ended their pre-season campaign on a positive note with a 1-0 win at the Kassam Stadium over League One Coventry City. Though the match was very much a friendly in nature, lacking the intensity of the real thing, it's always good to start the season with the winning habit and they're certainly going to need a running start with a sold-out trip to Portsmouth awaiting next weeken...

Oxford City 5-1 Oxford United: Story of the Match

Some of our younger players were taught a sharp lesson against local neighbours Oxford City, finding themselves on the end of a 5-1 drubbing from the Conference North side. It may only be a pre-season friendly, but it was nonetheless disconcerting to see our defence pulled apart so effortlessly by part-time players. Nonetheless, we've trawled through Twitter to bring you this report – if you can...

The United v City View

In big footballing cities like Manchester and Liverpool, young supporters quickly learn to pick a side among the febrile atmosphere of local rivalry. This sees the city carved in half along club allegiances and the eternal tussle for supremacy being renewed with each passing generation. The situation has always been rather different in Oxford. With a considerably smaller population of supporters,...

Oxford United 1-1 Birmingham City: Story of the Match

United came away from their first home friendly with a creditable 1-1 draw against Championship side Birmingham City. Here's our report, the first of a new format for TBFUTH, building on our well received 'Match in Tweets' series from last season. Any feedback would be much appreciated (you can Tweet us or leave a comment at the bottom of this page) on the change. Would you like to see this format...

In Profile: Summer Signings

It's the first of our home pre-season friendlies on Saturday, with Championship side Birmingham City the visitors for what, for many supporters, will be the first chance to see our summer recruits in action. As is now customary at this time of year, we've been trawling the internet looking for information about the new players to present you with these brief profiles of our six new players (not including...

MATCH REPORT: Wantage Town 2-1 Oxford United

By Harry Burton Oxford United U18's went down 2-1 to a strong Wantage Town side but put up a good display and in truth deserved something from the game. Oxford went into the game on the back of an emphatic 10-1 win over Deddington Town on Saturday while Wantage had a 2-1 success over Milton United. With Oxford's first team playing in Scotland against Alloa Athletic, it was a chance for the...

Your Guide to Alloa and Berwick

It's that time again. The players have been back in for pre-season training, we've played our first friendly at the weekend against Ardley United and now the club jet off on their pre-season tour. Recent years have seen the club head off to America, but this year they're staying a little closer to home with friendlies arranged against Alloa Athletic and Berwick Rangers in Scotland. This will come...

MATCH REPORT: Ardley United 1-2 Oxford United

Ah, football is back. Oxford got their pre-season campaign underway with a leisurely 2-1 win at sun-drenched Ardley United. The yellows fielded a separate XI in each half, allowing almost everyone to get 45 minutes under their belts. New signings Jonathan Meades, David Hunt, Tom Newey and Dave Kitson made their debuts with the returning Asa Hall and Danny Rose also featuring. In addition, trialists...

TBFUTH Reaches Two Years!

It's official. The Boys from Up the Hill is two years old today! Huge thanks to everyone who has read or contributed to the site so far and has helped make it a success. The blog has expanded each year since its inception and that's a trend we'd like to see continue. As a result, we need new blood to join to TBFUTH team and help run the website and contribute articles – match reports, opinion...