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Why new contract for young star sends huge message to rest of division

TEN players have signed new contracts with Oxford United since the season ended, but agreeing fresh terms with Tyler Goodrham sends arguably the...

03.07.2025 5

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Why new contract for young star sends huge message to rest of division

TEN players have signed new contracts with Oxford United since the season ended, but agreeing fresh terms with Tyler Goodrham sends arguably the...

03.07.2025 4

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

When might be toughest or favourable periods for U’s next season?

THE 2025/26 season will start for Oxford United at home against Portsmouth, but where might the toughest periods be, and when could there be a...

27.06.2025 20

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

When might be toughest or favourable periods for U’s next season?

THE 2025/26 season will start for Oxford United at home against Portsmouth, but where might the toughest periods be, and when could there be a...

27.06.2025 20

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Why striker deserves new deal – but centre forward still needed in summer

THE new contract handed to Mark Harris takes it to seven Oxford United players who have signed fresh deals since the end of the season. Simon...

21.06.2025 10

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Why patience is the key word in transfer window this summer

THE scale of transfer activity at Oxford United last summer was never likely to be repeated this time round, and it’s important to bear that in mind...

21.06.2025 20

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Why striker deserves new deal – but centre forward still needed in summer

THE new contract handed to Mark Harris takes it to seven Oxford United players who have signed fresh deals since the end of the season. Simon...

21.06.2025 10

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Why patience is the key word in transfer window this summer

THE scale of transfer activity at Oxford United last summer was never likely to be repeated this time round, and it’s important to bear that in mind...

21.06.2025 8

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

What next for U’s after new contract for double player of the year?

AS far as statements of intent go, tying down your double player of the year winner to a new contract is certainly a strong one. That’s exactly...

17.06.2025 8

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

What next for U’s after new contract for double player of the year?

AS far as statements of intent go, tying down your double player of the year winner to a new contract is certainly a strong one. That’s exactly...

17.06.2025 10

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Proposed U’s stadium a ‘once in a generation opportunity’

THE below is a guest column written for the Oxford Mail by Oxfordshire county councillor Liam Walker, who is also a councillor at West Oxfordshire...

06.06.2025 10

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Proposed U’s stadium a ‘once in a generation opportunity’

THE below is a guest column written for the Oxford Mail by Oxfordshire county councillor Liam Walker, who is also a councillor at West Oxfordshire...

06.06.2025 10

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Why the Sam Long story deserves a few more chapters

THE Sam Long story is one of commitment, passion and a never say die attitude. Bicester-born Long is Mr Oxford United – an unofficial title, but...

03.06.2025 10

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Why the Sam Long story deserves a few more chapters

THE Sam Long story is one of commitment, passion and a never say die attitude. Bicester-born Long is Mr Oxford United – an unofficial title, but...

03.06.2025 9

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

No surprises with retained list – but duo have been key figures in U’s progress

THE end of each season brings with it uncertainty and the excitement of new opportunities for both ins and outs at clubs. Part of that is initially...

20.05.2025 8

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

No surprises with retained list – but duo have been key figures in U’s progress

THE end of each season brings with it uncertainty and the excitement of new opportunities for both ins and outs at clubs. Part of that is initially...

20.05.2025 5

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Savvy to stay at the Kassam – but situation still precarious for U’s

OXFORD United have shown a level of savviness in their smart and sensible agreement to remain at the Kassam Stadium. But the news of a short-term...

15.05.2025 10

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Savvy to stay at the Kassam – but situation still precarious for U’s

OXFORD United have shown a level of savviness in their smart and sensible agreement to remain at the Kassam Stadium. But the news of a short-term...

15.05.2025 10

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

U’s upset bookies and experts – I’m looking forward to them doing it all over again

OXFORD United didn’t just secure Sky Bet Championship survival at the weekend, but they also upset a lot of bookmakers, podcasters and EFL experts. ...

29.04.2025 40

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Liam Rice

U’s upset bookies and experts – I’m looking forward to them doing it all over again

OXFORD United didn’t just secure Sky Bet Championship survival at the weekend, but they also upset a lot of bookmakers, podcasters and EFL experts. ...

29.04.2025 40

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Des Buckingham sacking has left a very sour taste in the mouth

THEY say there is no room for sentiment in football. And with a club statement tragically short of 100 words, Oxford United ruthlessly proved the...

16.12.2024 10

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Des Buckingham sacking has left a very sour taste in the mouth

THEY say there is no room for sentiment in football. And with a club statement tragically short of 100 words, Oxford United ruthlessly proved the...

16.12.2024 10

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

Why striker substitution jeers didn’t sit right with me

UNLESS there’s a good reason for it, I’m not a fan of supporters booing or jeering their own players. And when I say a good reason, that’s largely...

02.12.2024 10

The Oxford Times

Liam Rice

Why striker substitution jeers didn’t sit right with me

UNLESS there’s a good reason for it, I’m not a fan of supporters booing or jeering their own players. And when I say a good reason, that’s largely...

02.12.2024 10

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

It’s time to beat the odds – why U’s should be hopeful this season

HERE we are, the time has come. Just 12 weeks since that glorious afternoon at Wembley, Oxford United are back in action. Everyone knows the story...

09.08.2024 5

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Liam Rice

U’s make huge statement with new deals for key duo

OXFORD United have made a huge statement by tying down both Cameron Brannagan and Tyler Goodrham to new long-term contracts. The players are two of...

24.07.2024 2

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice

An impressive start – but where else do U’s need to add in the window?

WITH seven signings through the door already this summer, Oxford United have made an impressive start in key areas during the transfer window. In...

11.07.2024 2

Oxford Mail

Liam Rice