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Anaclet quits United
7:34pm Tuesday 13th May 2008
Comments (66)Eddie Anaclet is leaving Oxford United - and has signed a two-year deal with Stevenage Borough.
The right-sided player was offered a new contract by the U's after an impressive second half of the season, but he told the club last night that he would not be signing.
Signed by Jim Smith in the summer of 2006, Anaclet, who has played as right back and a right winger, has been a regular for the past two seasons, making 73 appearances after joining from Southampton.
Although the early part of last season was marred by injury, an impressive end to the campaign saw him offered a new deal.
U's manager Darren Patterson admitted he was disappointed that Anaclet will not be staying.
But he praised the player for making an early decision on his future.
"Eddie is a good lad and we'd have liked him to stay," Patterson said.
"We made him an offer, but he wants to try his luck somewhere else.
"He feels he needs a new challenge, so it looks as though he'll be moving on.
"We wish him well and hope it works out for him.
"At the same time we are talking to new players about joining us and having a definite decision so early from Eddie helps us firm up those plans."
Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace said: "It's no secret that (manager) Graham (Westley) has long been an admirer of Eddie and this is the sort of deal you miss if your management is not in place early.
"The boy has loved his time at Oxford, but felt it was time for a change and a fresh start.
"As he's under 24 and been offered re-engagement by Oxford, with whom we have an excellent relationship, I'll be contacting their chairman soon to agree a fee for the release of his registration."
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Long John Silver, says...
8:11pm Tue 13 May 08
"The boy has loved his time at Oxford, but felt it was time for a change and a fresh start"
Utter crap, if he was so happy why did he leave. He obviously sees Stevenage as a bigger prospect, he was also fed up with patterson. How many others will leave? and what calibre of player will patterson be able to entice to the club.
It's called the patterson effect, watch and see!
Utter crap, if he was so happy why did he leave. He obviously sees Stevenage as a bigger prospect, he was also fed up with patterson. How many others will leave? and what calibre of player will patterson be able to entice to the club.
It's called the patterson effect, watch and see!
joe bloggs, oxon says...
8:40pm Tue 13 May 08
i know why he left two words!!!!! DARREN PATTERSON. what the hell is he doing i will now wait to see what happens before renewing my season ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pete Bradley, My own anus says...
9:14pm Tue 13 May 08
The anti-Patto's out in force again! What muppets you are!!! Anaclet is scum and should be treated as such next season. Moving to Stevenage is a backwards step from a player seriously lacking in ambition.
Ed the Duck, says...
9:23pm Tue 13 May 08
Long John Silver wrote:Its worth remembering there is not got a huge cue of football league clubs trying to sign him! Of course there is point pretending that it is good losing one of our better quality young players. We have to go out and get somebody better! I wouldnt be bothered if some of the current squad did leave. Admittedly Eddy would not be one. I would have liked to have kept him.
"The boy has loved his time at Oxford, but felt it was time for a change and a fresh start" Utter crap, if he was so happy why did he leave. He obviously sees Stevenage as a bigger prospect, he was also fed up with patterson. How many others will leave? and what calibre of player will patterson be able to entice to the club. It's called the patterson effect, watch and see!
I still thing Oxford will be one of the first choices for players dropping out of the football league.
Brighton Steve, says...
9:24pm Tue 13 May 08
Pete Bradley wrote:"Anaclet is scum" - What a pratt you are! He left to better himself, for a better contract, and what he sees as a better prospect.
The anti-Patto\'s out in force again! What muppets you are!!! Anaclet is scum and should be treated as such next season. Moving to Stevenage is a backwards step from a player seriously lacking in ambition.
"Moving to Stevenage is a backwards step" - They finished above us you utter plank, how can we possibly be a better option.
He was offered less to stay with us on a one year contract, what would you do. Face it, whatever patterson offers players to come here they will be offered better elsewhere, so we will be left with the dregs, due to the shambles that was last season, due to patterson and smith.
Yellowtaff, Swansea says...
9:33pm Tue 13 May 08
Ancelet moves to Stevenage
Ambitional is critial
What is the problem ?
Ambitional is critial
What is the problem ?
YM, says...
9:36pm Tue 13 May 08
Sad to see Eddie go.
Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinions
Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinions
Ed the Duck, says...
9:39pm Tue 13 May 08
I agree with your point Steve about the better contract. The reality is that most rational minded player will go to where they get the most money assuming this is why he left. If youre a young player starting out then your going to go to where you get the best opportunity however I dont think they stand a better chance than us for promotion. It is frustrating to lose his to one of our main rivals but the fact they finished above us means nothing. The season is forgotten. Last season when we successfully qualified for the playoffs mean nothing this season. When the bookies announce the odds for the coming season I would not mind betting we will both be amongst the favourites.
Barbara, says...
9:45pm Tue 13 May 08
YM wrote:How do we know some of these people are not school girls you sexist pig!
Sad to see Eddie go. Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinions
Tranny, says...
9:49pm Tue 13 May 08
Barbara wrote:Because you numpty school girls support Man Utd or Chelsea
YM wrote: Sad to see Eddie go. Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinionsHow do we know some of these people are not school girls you sexist pig!
Yellows1, says...
9:54pm Tue 13 May 08
Maybe Morison will be coming the other way>>>
Barbara, says...
10:05pm Tue 13 May 08
Tranny wrote:Yes but they should be allowed to comment. Admittedly I wont take any notice of what they say!
Barbara wrote:Because you numpty school girls support Man Utd or ChelseaYM wrote: Sad to see Eddie go. Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinionsHow do we know some of these people are not school girls you sexist pig!
Barbara, says...
10:06pm Tue 13 May 08
Tranny wrote:Yes but they should stil be allowed to comment. Admittedly I wont take any notice of what they say!
Barbara wrote:Because you numpty school girls support Man Utd or ChelseaYM wrote: Sad to see Eddie go. Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinionsHow do we know some of these people are not school girls you sexist pig!
Tranny, says...
10:22pm Tue 13 May 08
Barbara wrote:Doesn't that make you ageist or sexist yourself then numpty...or maybe your just from Swindon
Tranny wrote:Yes but they should stil be allowed to comment. Admittedly I wont take any notice of what they say!Barbara wrote:Because you numpty school girls support Man Utd or ChelseaYM wrote: Sad to see Eddie go. Can I remind you guys we all support the same team and you are acting like a bunch of school girls arguring your opinionsHow do we know some of these people are not school girls you sexist pig!
Open your eyes, says...
10:27pm Tue 13 May 08
Unable to secure the servives of Jamie Cook.
Unable to persuade Eddie to stay at his local club instead of the Westley revolution at SBFC.
Already missed out on other transfer targets.
Patterson made reference in Dec/Jan about ho difficult he had in getting players to join and now is having the same problem all over again. Common denominator?
The club is in deep trouble and some of me fellow supporters just think we are being UNLUCKY - Patterson and Merry.
Unable to persuade Eddie to stay at his local club instead of the Westley revolution at SBFC.
Already missed out on other transfer targets.
Patterson made reference in Dec/Jan about ho difficult he had in getting players to join and now is having the same problem all over again. Common denominator?
The club is in deep trouble and some of me fellow supporters just think we are being UNLUCKY - Patterson and Merry.
Ed the Duck, says...
10:52pm Tue 13 May 08
Well its early days yet! There is no pint rushing and singing players if better people become available in the future. Jamie cook is hardly a player that we have missed out on! My opinion is that he is typical of the type of player we have gone for in the past. Someone who showed lot of promise a long time ago and then failed.
Another example would be Marvin Robinson
Showed a lot of promise as a youth teams player years ago. People always remember him as the talented youngster who played really well. We sign him and become very confused and disappointed when he plays cr*p. It is very predictable as to why things did not work out for him. Its the same reason why all the other clubs released him.
I personal feel is better to forget about the past and sign young fresh up and coming talent.
Another example would be Marvin Robinson
Showed a lot of promise as a youth teams player years ago. People always remember him as the talented youngster who played really well. We sign him and become very confused and disappointed when he plays cr*p. It is very predictable as to why things did not work out for him. Its the same reason why all the other clubs released him.
I personal feel is better to forget about the past and sign young fresh up and coming talent.
Chris, Wales says...
11:03pm Tue 13 May 08
Fortunately for me I, unlike most conference standard footballers, have a secure and reasonably well paid job and do not have to worry about gaining a new contract every year or two. I know that if I was in a similar situation to Anaclet and was offered a two year deal I would find that sort of job security difficult to turn down. At this moment in time OUFC probably have the same chance of reaching the playoffs next season as Stevenage, so this could be seen as a sideways move for him.
The time to start slating Patto will be after his new players have failed to perform on the pitch. Seeing as he hasn't signed any yet we'll just have to wait and see.
The time to start slating Patto will be after his new players have failed to perform on the pitch. Seeing as he hasn't signed any yet we'll just have to wait and see.
Simon, Cheshire says...
11:19pm Tue 13 May 08
Is it a worry to anyone else or just me the lack of transfer activity. I know it is early days but Graham Westley(Who in my opinion should of replaced Jim last year) has been at Stevenage for 10 days he has signed 4 players to date including Eddie. Darren has signed none. Is this last season all over again Jim took his time and we ended up with crap I think Darren is doing the same. If he signs poor players he will only blame it on the wage cap anyway like he seems to do after every inept performance.
Please Darren and Nick lets get looking and signing new players rather than trying to get stupid stupid friendlies with African countries.
The only good thing if we had gone to Guinea we could left the idiot Nick Merry there then we could get in a half decent chairman.
Please Darren and Nick lets get looking and signing new players rather than trying to get stupid stupid friendlies with African countries.
The only good thing if we had gone to Guinea we could left the idiot Nick Merry there then we could get in a half decent chairman.
Ed the Duck, says...
11:32pm Tue 13 May 08
Like Who Simon? I think he has business interests over there. I thought the friendly game in Africa was good idea. Anything that raises the profile of the clubs and gains publicity for the club is a good idea. Admittedly winning promotion is the priority.
benox, Banbury says...
2:01am Wed 14 May 08
Lets not get silly. Its very early days so we shouldn't worry that we havn't signed loads of players. It was only a month or so ago that people were saying Anaclet should go anyway, so its not the biggest loss to the squad. Lets not shoot Patto down before the seasons even started. It still seems to me that some people are so keen to slag off Paterson that they lose all sense of judgement. Lets remember, its only Anaclet, who may be useful, but not a world beater.
Si, Oxford says...
8:56am Wed 14 May 08
He won't be that hard to replace! He isn't exactly the most natural winger and always looks like he lacks confidence. No real loss
Adam Smith, Oxford says...
9:27am Wed 14 May 08
losing Eddie is a big blow to Oxford. you can't blame him for wanting to move on though. i would like to wish Eddie all the best for the future and hope that the Oxford fans give him a great reception when he returns to the kassam with Stevenage, he deserves it!!!
masons11, Headington says...
9:30am Wed 14 May 08
I find it a woory that Eddie has left to join Stevenage.We no all players are only being offerd 1 year deals which i think is right when you see some of the crap we are left with ( Hutch Jennin etc)but if Eddie had any ambition and belief in himself why would he leave this club at his age.I would have liked him to stay but im sure a better player will now come in.Any way when we buy the Stadium this week this will all be forgoten :)
Canterbury_Yellow, Whitstable, Kent says...
9:38am Wed 14 May 08
Far too inconsistant for my liking. Pace but no end product, so I for one will not miss Eddie A.
Some of you 'supporters' are complete muppets! Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who & what exactly? Wait until we've signed a few players and we've played a few games of the forthcoming season before u start (continue) to slag off our club!
Come on Yellows! - BSP Champions 2009
Some of you 'supporters' are complete muppets! Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who & what exactly? Wait until we've signed a few players and we've played a few games of the forthcoming season before u start (continue) to slag off our club!
Come on Yellows! - BSP Champions 2009
Mano Ox, Outer Space says...
9:48am Wed 14 May 08
All those that wanted to keep Anal **** are probably the same idiots who wanted to Keep Hargreaves. I could understand this outpouring if it was Murray, Foster or Yemi, but Eddie? We are looking to IMPROVE the squad not keep the staus quo
Jonners the yellow, Oxford says...
11:03am Wed 14 May 08
joe bloggs wrote:Joe Bloggs, I for one hope you dont renew your season ticket. Oxford United do not need idiots like you. Get behind the team and manager.
i know why he left two words!!!!! DARREN PATTERSON. what the hell is he doing i will now wait to see what happens before renewing my season ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
Goldmaxx, Chester (originally Oxford) says...
11:28am Wed 14 May 08
Its sad that Oxford produces so many unintelligent, inarticulate so called Oxford Utd supporters, who allow their personal prejudices to cloud their judgement, surely a supporter supports, no one is holding a loaded gun to your head making you an Oxford Utd supporter. Eddie Anaclet, whether you like him or not deserves better that to be called scum just because he wants to better himself, you expect loyalty from the players but show only disrespect yourselves. Shame on you,
Yellow Pus, Oxford says...
11:41am Wed 14 May 08
Anaclet is one of the worst players I've ever seen - laughably bad. Smart move by Patto letting him go. In 10 years Patto will be seen for what he is, a footballing genius who restored a mighty club to it's rightfil place in the Champions League final.
me, at work says...
1:50pm Wed 14 May 08
Pre season you are supposed to be behind your team. If you class yourself as a supporter then support your team don't slag them off. If a swindon fan come on here and posted the stupid comments that some of you are posting you would be straight behind United backing them. Back United, next season is the season.
Mr P is a great manager, he knows what he wants and he does what he needs to do to get it!! How you can slate him on half a season is beyond me. Smith built the foundations for last season which ruined United's chance. Patto was left to pick up the pieces, to which i think he did a good job. Half way through the season we could have ended up facing relegation but we didn't thanks to Patto. He bought in some good players, gave the boys the respect and the discipline that they needed, lifted the spirits adnd we finished 9th. I don't think that is bad going when you look at the position we were in in the first half of the season. Patto will build a winning team for next season!
We're going up next season, you can quote me on that!!
Mr P is a great manager, he knows what he wants and he does what he needs to do to get it!! How you can slate him on half a season is beyond me. Smith built the foundations for last season which ruined United's chance. Patto was left to pick up the pieces, to which i think he did a good job. Half way through the season we could have ended up facing relegation but we didn't thanks to Patto. He bought in some good players, gave the boys the respect and the discipline that they needed, lifted the spirits adnd we finished 9th. I don't think that is bad going when you look at the position we were in in the first half of the season. Patto will build a winning team for next season!
We're going up next season, you can quote me on that!!
Chris, Didcot says...
1:53pm Wed 14 May 08
If only Yellow Plus :)
TUFC Massive, Torquay says...
2:29pm Wed 14 May 08
Mano Ox wrote:Hargreaves has been great for us this season, despite our collapse at the end!
All those that wanted to keep Anal **** are probably the same idiots who wanted to Keep Hargreaves. I could understand this outpouring if it was Murray, Foster or Yemi, but Eddie? We are looking to IMPROVE the squad not keep the staus quo
Bold, says...
3:32pm Wed 14 May 08
Yes but Hargreaves is old and coming to the end of his career. He was only a fringe player for us and if being honest running out of steam hence the collapse at the end. Its not always the cleverest thing in the world to be over reliant on a few high quality older players.
Oxford Yellow, The New Manor Ground says...
4:34pm Wed 14 May 08
Can you blame the lad for walking out on a club with no ambition for a decent side like Stevenage coz i for one cant! Until Patto brings in some quality players i can see more of the side walking away so get of Eddies back you bunch of muppets!
Terry of Thame, says...
5:28pm Wed 14 May 08
Oxford Yellow wrote:patterson is a milestone around our kneck, and always will be. His brief sparkle at the end of last season, due to loan players and players such as Anaclet who are now walking, is one of the worst things to have happened to oxford in a long time. By now we could have had an experienced manager here, with contacts that would have stopped players walking, and encouraged players to the club.
Can you blame the lad for walking out on a club with no ambition for a decent side like Stevenage coz i for one cant! Until Patto brings in some quality players i can see more of the side walking away so get of Eddies back you bunch of muppets!
As for next season, it will be more of the same, with a worse squad and the spin doctors keeping patterson in a job, by saying the kind of crap merry wants to hear from fans.
Paul, nowhere special says...
5:44pm Wed 14 May 08
This decision has obviously played on his mind for some time. With the prospect of a longer contract and potentially more money in hand who can blame him?
However, I do hope it is not too long before Patto anounces some signings or good news himself to help quell any unrest amongst certain fractions of our support!
However, I do hope it is not too long before Patto anounces some signings or good news himself to help quell any unrest amongst certain fractions of our support!
PATTO=OXFORD HERO, OXFORD says...
7:08pm Wed 14 May 08
SHUT UP ABOUT PATTO. IF HES SO CRAP AFTER HALF A SEASON WHY DONT U LOT GET A **** JOB WITH OUFC? NAME ME A MANGER THATS CAN ACHIEVE PROMOTION AFTER HALF A SEASON IN CHARGE? UR **** JOKERS THE LOT OF YOU, **** OF TOO READING.
Gd luck eddie!!!!
Gd luck eddie!!!!
Oxfordblue, Oxford says...
7:13pm Wed 14 May 08
What idiots you people are. You think we can get an Arsene wenger at the club do you, or maybe Alex Ferguson-No manager is ever good for you lot, sod off and support another team, we need fans that can stand together for a fresh season, not argue just cos 1 player decides to leave. If he thinks Boro are the team for the future let him go,players always come and go, not the end of the world. Did Eddie win us the match for us last 5-6 games? No the did it as a team, and so will the new team thats Patto's putting together.
BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT.
BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT.
Canada Ox, Canada says...
8:33pm Wed 14 May 08
1) Eddie was/is a good player and will be missed by OUFC but it is his life and you have to respect that decision.
2) Darren Patterson is clearly the best man for the job for getting us promoted and any Oxford United fans who think otherwise are as delusional as Hillary Clinton's campaign team who still think she can become president of the United States!!!
2) Darren Patterson is clearly the best man for the job for getting us promoted and any Oxford United fans who think otherwise are as delusional as Hillary Clinton's campaign team who still think she can become president of the United States!!!
ox9/hp18, thame says...
8:54pm Wed 14 May 08
shame to see him go
he did seem to have a confidence problem though
he would have a good game then the next was poor
but why after such a good end to the season did he decide to up and leave
was there a conflict of interests/personalit
ies
i dont like to be little other teams in this league but how can eddie think that a move to stevenage would further his footballing future
he did seem to have a confidence problem though
he would have a good game then the next was poor
but why after such a good end to the season did he decide to up and leave
was there a conflict of interests/personalit
ies
i dont like to be little other teams in this league but how can eddie think that a move to stevenage would further his footballing future
quote
ox9/hp18, thame says...
8:55pm Wed 14 May 08
shame to see him go
he did seem to have a confidence problem though
he would have a good game then the next was poor
but why after such a good end to the season did he decide to up and leave
was there a conflict of interests/personalit
ies
i dont like to be little other teams in this league but how can eddie think that a move to stevenage would further his footballing future
he did seem to have a confidence problem though
he would have a good game then the next was poor
but why after such a good end to the season did he decide to up and leave
was there a conflict of interests/personalit
ies
i dont like to be little other teams in this league but how can eddie think that a move to stevenage would further his footballing future
quote
Long John Silver, says...
9:53pm Wed 14 May 08
PATTO=OXFORD HERO wrote:He was in charge for far longer than half a season, and was part of the whole management/coaching set up for well over a year. Muppet!
SHUT UP ABOUT PATTO. IF HES SO CRAP AFTER HALF A SEASON WHY DONT U LOT GET A **** JOB WITH OUFC? NAME ME A MANGER THATS CAN ACHIEVE PROMOTION AFTER HALF A SEASON IN CHARGE? UR **** JOKERS THE LOT OF YOU, **** OF TOO READING. Gd luck eddie!!!!
Brighton Steve, says...
9:58pm Wed 14 May 08
Oxfordblue wrote:Is this the same team that has already lost numerous players, with Green yet to go, as he is wanted by league teams?
What idiots you people are. You think we can get an Arsene wenger at the club do you, or maybe Alex Ferguson-No manager is ever good for you lot, sod off and support another team, we need fans that can stand together for a fresh season, not argue just cos 1 player decides to leave. If he thinks Boro are the team for the future let him go,players always come and go, not the end of the world. Did Eddie win us the match for us last 5-6 games? No the did it as a team, and so will the new team thats Patto's putting together. BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT.
We will go nowhere with a nomark like patterson in charge.
Remeber the two games against Tonbridge?
Alfie Moon, The Vic says...
10:33pm Wed 14 May 08
Anaclet wasn't able to be persuaded to stay, for whatever reason (being either money or the manager).
As for this notion that it allows us to go out and get some decent players then I think we are all trying to kid ourselves. In fact, I am worried.
What will happen is we will all rejoice at whoever we sign, just because it is someone and it will make us feel better.
As for GREEN, he hasn't signed either and NOR is he likely too.
When that happens we can all have a real moan can't we, just maybe, starting to understand some of the frustrations instead of all the abuse which flies around.
As for this notion that it allows us to go out and get some decent players then I think we are all trying to kid ourselves. In fact, I am worried.
What will happen is we will all rejoice at whoever we sign, just because it is someone and it will make us feel better.
As for GREEN, he hasn't signed either and NOR is he likely too.
When that happens we can all have a real moan can't we, just maybe, starting to understand some of the frustrations instead of all the abuse which flies around.
Simon, Cheshire says...
11:14pm Wed 14 May 08
Canterbury_Yellow wrote:Ok then tell me what good Merry has done this for this club if your defending him?
Far too inconsistant for my liking. Pace but no end product, so I for one will not miss Eddie A. Some of you 'supporters' are complete muppets! Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who & what exactly? Wait until we've signed a few players and we've played a few games of the forthcoming season before u start (continue) to slag off our club! Come on Yellows! - BSP Champions 2009
BSP Champions for 09 and your calling me the muppet! Pot kettle and black springs to mind!
Steve, Banbury says...
11:17pm Wed 14 May 08
Yellow Pus wrote:Your funny! Can I get the pills that your taking please!
Anaclet is one of the worst players I've ever seen - laughably bad. Smart move by Patto letting him go. In 10 years Patto will be seen for what he is, a footballing genius who restored a mighty club to it's rightfil place in the Champions League final.
Patterson is a genius that really is hilarious!
benox, Banbury says...
12:42am Thu 15 May 08
Some people never learn. I'd imagine its the same people slagging Patto off now who had to admit they were wrong about him at the end of the season. Its really quite pathetic that people will use any reason they can find to try and justify why Patto isn't the right man for the job. Luckily our chairman is not as stupid as some of you guys, and has the common sense to stick with someone who has won 9 of their last 11 games. At least start slagging him off at the start of next season if he hasn't signed anyone rather than less than 2 weeks after the season has ended.
I'll look forward to when the anti-Patto's are having to admit they were wrong again at the start of next season, although I'd imagine it won't be the last time we here this nonsense.
I'll look forward to when the anti-Patto's are having to admit they were wrong again at the start of next season, although I'd imagine it won't be the last time we here this nonsense.
Alex, says...
8:18am Thu 15 May 08
I'm not worried about the lack of anouncements regarding new players. Decent players with a lot of offers on the table will take a while to make a decision.
So what if Stevenage are signing players, they could be paying way over the odds for their services.
The players that patto has bought in have done well and I think he is good at finding the right players for the club. We have a nucleus of a good team and need a few additions. there is no need to go at it like a bull in a china shop.
Stop worrying about football for a few weeks and let the management team get on with doing their job of finding players and convincing them OUFC is a good place to play at.
by the way LJS; unlike you some of us dont have a selective memory and can recall the improvements we made at the end of the season!
Long John Silver out!
So what if Stevenage are signing players, they could be paying way over the odds for their services.
The players that patto has bought in have done well and I think he is good at finding the right players for the club. We have a nucleus of a good team and need a few additions. there is no need to go at it like a bull in a china shop.
Stop worrying about football for a few weeks and let the management team get on with doing their job of finding players and convincing them OUFC is a good place to play at.
by the way LJS; unlike you some of us dont have a selective memory and can recall the improvements we made at the end of the season!
Long John Silver out!
Lord Nelson, Cowley Centre says...
10:00am Thu 15 May 08
Why has Eddie gone?
Why didn't Cook sign?
We couldn't offer a decent contract as...
We do not have a pot to p!ss in.
Why didn't Cook sign?
We couldn't offer a decent contract as...
We do not have a pot to p!ss in.
Canterbury_Yellow, Whitstable, Kent says...
10:23am Thu 15 May 08
Simon wrote:Simon, what i actually said, if your read it, was "Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who and what exactly?" I didn't mention anything about what good Merry has done!
Canterbury_Yellow wrote: Far too inconsistant for my liking. Pace but no end product, so I for one will not miss Eddie A. Some of you 'supporters' are complete muppets! Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who & what exactly? Wait until we've signed a few players and we've played a few games of the forthcoming season before u start (continue) to slag off our club! Come on Yellows! - BSP Champions 2009Ok then tell me what good Merry has done this for this club if your defending him? BSP Champions for 09 and your calling me the muppet! Pot kettle and black springs to mind!
As we all know the communication from the club is dubious at best, so like everyone else, who knows what, if anything, is going on behind the scenes or preparing financial foundations for the future! On that front I, like yourself, have no answers. I will repeat what i said on the forum a few days ago; nothing will change with this club until we have sound financial backing. Is Merry the man to deliver this? Ive no idea. But with regards to your comment, we cant just get rid of Merry, we must have a financially beneficial alternative.
Colin Harrington, Leeds says...
10:25am Thu 15 May 08
doo wee speek inglish in oxford? the spelin on this site is the most bizarro i av eva seen
Bold, says...
10:36am Thu 15 May 08
Colin Harrington wrote:Maybe this is why Oxford University are buying Kassam Stadium. There going to try and educate everybody!
doo wee speek inglish in oxford? the spelin on this site is the most bizarro i av eva seen
OUFC is for life, not just when it pleases you!!!, Oxford says...
3:45pm Thu 15 May 08
The reason Anaclet was offered a 1 year deal is because Patto does not want to give out 2+ years incase these players turn out to be rubbish like Marvin Robinson. Therefore costing more money in compensation!!! And Merry or OUFC does not have the money of Roman Abramovich so every penny counts.
I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams.
All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams.
All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
OUFC is for life, not just when it pleases you!!!, Oxford says...
3:48pm Thu 15 May 08
The reason Anaclet was offered a 1 year deal is because Patto does not want to give out 2+ years incase these players turn out to be rubbish like Marvin Robinson. Therefore costing more money in compensation!!! And Merry or OUFC does not have the money of Roman Abramovich so every penny counts.
I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams.
All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams.
All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
OUFC is for life, not just when it pleases you!!!, Oxford says...
3:48pm Thu 15 May 08
The reason Anaclet was offered a 1 year deal is because Patto does not want to give out 2+ years incase these players turn out to be rubbish like Marvin Robinson. Therefore costing more money in compensation!!! And Merry or OUFC does not have the money of Roman Abramovich so every penny counts.
I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams.
All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams.
All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
sam, witney says...
4:08pm Thu 15 May 08
eddie gone nt a great loss reali. we can gt beter player in than eddie. we need a new keeper onli gt 1 and does any 1 no wats goin on about mat green. any 1 no if we close 2 signing new players yet.
Anon, Oxford says...
8:35pm Thu 15 May 08
OUFC is for life, not just when it pleases you!!! wrote:The only mindless idiots are you and Patto. I would have anyone at this club rather than Patto!
The reason Anaclet was offered a 1 year deal is because Patto does not want to give out 2+ years incase these players turn out to be rubbish like Marvin Robinson. Therefore costing more money in compensation!!! And Merry or OUFC does not have the money of Roman Abramovich so every penny counts. I do believe Patto will be the man to take us back into the league. And since he is OUFC's manager either get behind or run along to Swindump, Relegated Reading, or continue to support your premiership teams. All the Patto haters I dislike you and dont want you to support MY team. But will you stop posting your rubbish on here, NO!!! Therefore there is no way due to a few mindless IDIOTS dont think Patoo is the right man that Patto will leave. I say mindless idiots as these people would complain if OUFC had Fergie as our manager!!!
Simon, Cheshire says...
8:43pm Thu 15 May 08
Canterbury_Yellow wrote:Ok point taken. But surely its upto the fans to show their anger to the board and then he will be forced to find a buyer! In any other business he would of been given a vote of no confidence but in Oxford's case this will never happen as his friends are on the board.
Simon wrote:Simon, what i actually said, if your read it, was "Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who and what exactly?" I didn't mention anything about what good Merry has done! As we all know the communication from the club is dubious at best, so like everyone else, who knows what, if anything, is going on behind the scenes or preparing financial foundations for the future! On that front I, like yourself, have no answers. I will repeat what i said on the forum a few days ago; nothing will change with this club until we have sound financial backing. Is Merry the man to deliver this? Ive no idea. But with regards to your comment, we cant just get rid of Merry, we must have a financially beneficial alternative.Canterbury_Yellow wrote: Far too inconsistant for my liking. Pace but no end product, so I for one will not miss Eddie A. Some of you 'supporters' are complete muppets! Get rid of Merry! Get rid of Patto! In exchange for who & what exactly? Wait until we've signed a few players and we've played a few games of the forthcoming season before u start (continue) to slag off our club! Come on Yellows! - BSP Champions 2009Ok then tell me what good Merry has done this for this club if your defending him? BSP Champions for 09 and your calling me the muppet! Pot kettle and black springs to mind!
On another note I have just read that Daryl Clare has signed for Rushden. That is one player we should of been chasing. Is it Darren doesn't rate Clare? Or is he just chasing after unrealistic signings like Matt Green who I think anyone with a few brain cells will know he will go to a better club than Oxford.
Ed The Duck, says...
8:08pm Tue 13 May 08
Most definitely will need replacing over the summer!