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Why Oxford United can still succeed with the salary cap

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:10:39 GMT

IT is clear Oxford United did not want the salary cap to come in – but they were in the relatively fortunate position of being able to make it work whatever the outcome to last week’s vote. IT is clear Oxford United did not want the salary cap to come in – but they were in the relatively fortunate position of being able to make it work whatever the outcome to last week’s vote.

Round-up from the latest OCA League cup competitions

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:30:00 GMT

JOE Leonard smashed a superb unbeaten century as Marsh Gibbon saw off Chipping Norton by 13 runs in Group 2 of the Airey Cup.JOE Leonard smashed a superb unbeaten century as Marsh Gibbon saw off Chipping Norton by 13 runs in Group 2 of the Airey Cup.

Latest reports from the Cherwell League

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:20:00 GMT

CUMNOR made it three wins out of four to stay joint top in Tier 1A as they eased to an 82-run victory at home to Didcot.CUMNOR made it three wins out of four to stay joint top in Tier 1A as they eased to an 82-run victory at home to Didcot.

Oxford United feel prepared to deal with salary cap

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

OXFORD United believe their advance planning means adjusting to the new salary cap will not require a major gear change. OXFORD United believe their advance planning means adjusting to the new salary cap will not require a major gear change.

Trainer pays tribute after Croco Bay suffers fatal injury

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:45:42 GMT

Ben Case paid tribute to his Cheltenham Festival winner Croco Bay after he sadly suffered a fatal injury at Southwell on Monday.Ben Case paid tribute to his Cheltenham Festival winner Croco Bay after he sadly suffered a fatal injury at Southwell on Monday.

Oxford United test all-clear ahead of pre-season camp

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:24:40 GMT

OXFORD United's players and staff have all tested negative for coronavirus on their return from a short break. OXFORD United's players and staff have all tested negative for coronavirus on their return from a short break.

Oxon cricket clubs receive £250k in support for coping with coronavirus impact

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:05:00 GMT

THE county’s cricket clubs have received £250,000 in support to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.THE county’s cricket clubs have received £250,000 in support to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.

Olly Huggins takes BB&O title, Cara Gainer held up by fire

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:52:00 GMT

OLLY Huggins continued his strong run by winning the BB&O Amateur Championship for the second time.OLLY Huggins continued his strong run by winning the BB&O Amateur Championship for the second time.

Oxford United's Sean Clare studying Liverpool star for tips

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

SEAN Clare is studying the best in the business in a bid to make his conversion to right back as successful as possible.SEAN Clare is studying the best in the business in a bid to make his conversion to right back as successful as possible.

Tiddington beat Shipton to reach national Village Cup rounds

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:20:26 GMT

HALF centuries from Jacob Davis and Pete King set Tiddington on their way to winning the Oxfordshire final of the National Village Cup.HALF centuries from Jacob Davis and Pete King set Tiddington on their way to winning the Oxfordshire final of the National Village Cup.

Rugby return edges closer after RFU update coronavirus rules

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:37:13 GMT

A RETURN to matches has moved nearer after the Rugby Football Union updated its coronavirus guidance.A RETURN to matches has moved nearer after the Rugby Football Union updated its coronavirus guidance.

Teenager James Coles has dream Oxon debut in win over Bucks

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:30:00 GMT

Teenage sensation James Coles marked his senior Oxfordshire debut with a century in their exciting 13-run victory over Buckinghamshire at Aston Rowant yesterday. Teenage sensation James Coles marked his senior Oxfordshire debut with a century in their exciting 13-run victory over Buckinghamshire at Aston Rowant yesterday.

Derek Fazackerley moves to new Oxford United role upstairs

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

DEREK Fazackerley is looking forward to a fresh challenge after taking on a different position at Oxford United. DEREK Fazackerley is looking forward to a fresh challenge after taking on a different position at Oxford United.

Lack of grip hampers Bradley Smith at Czech MotoGP

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:03:29 GMT

BRADLEY Smith struggled for grip as he missed out on the points for the first time this season.BRADLEY Smith struggled for grip as he missed out on the points for the first time this season.

Ocon provides highlight for Oxon's F1 teams at Silverstone

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:00:09 GMT

NONE of the three Formula 1 teams with bases in Oxfordshire came away from the 70th anniversary British Grand Prix in the mood for celebrating.NONE of the three Formula 1 teams with bases in Oxfordshire came away from the 70th anniversary British Grand Prix in the mood for celebrating.

Home Counties: Wins for Horspath, Oxford Downs & Aston Rowant

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:30:00 GMT

OPENERS Tom Coleman and Jimmy Phillips shared a record-breaking double-century partnership as Horspath claimed a resounding 94-run victory at Thame Town. OPENERS Tom Coleman and Jimmy Phillips shared a record-breaking double-century partnership as Horspath claimed a resounding 94-run victory at Thame Town.

Pre-season: Banbury United, Thame, Ardley & Wantage reports

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:07:03 GMT

NEW signing Henry Landers was on the scoresheet as Banbury United began pre-season with a victory.NEW signing Henry Landers was on the scoresheet as Banbury United began pre-season with a victory.

Theo Bundock seals Oxford City Stars return from Canada

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:03:03 GMT

THEO Bundock has returned to Oxford City Stars after two years spent playing in Canada.THEO Bundock has returned to Oxford City Stars after two years spent playing in Canada.

Salary cap which impacts Oxford United 'unlawful', say PFA

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 08:38:58 GMT

The squad salary caps agreed by League One and Two clubs are "unlawful and unenforceable", according to the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). The squad salary caps agreed by League One and Two clubs are "unlawful and unenforceable", according to the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).

Renault aiming for same again at Formula 1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 06:02:07 GMT

ESTEBAN Ocon is confident Renault can claim another impressive points haul as Formula 1 returns to Silverstone.ESTEBAN Ocon is confident Renault can claim another impressive points haul as Formula 1 returns to Silverstone.