Oxford United Youth & Community News

Match Info Online

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Hampshire FA match details are online,Please log in and look on Match day information

Sunday 5th V Swansea Match info

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Boys Centre of Excellence V Swansea City Match info now online

Report: Preseason 2010-11

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Oxford United Ladies 09/10 season review.

Photos by Liam Faulkner in the Gallery

United Ladies carried on their good form following a promotion season into the Southern Region Premier finishing with a solid upper-middle table position.

After their promotion from the Southern Region First Division into the Premier it was the step up in physicality more than quality, which the ladies struggled with early on with a couple of performances in the early part of the season that they were not proud of, but once the ladies found their form there was to be no stopping them.

With quality on their side the young United team knew that once they got used to the pace and 'hustle and bustle' of the Premier, they would be able to compete with the better sides in the league. They showed just that with an unbeaten run lasting from early December through to late April culminating with a County Cup final appearance against local rivals Oxford City. City edged the final 2-0, but the battling performance from the U's showed that they are a force to be reckoned with and when the two sides meet again this season (this time in the first round of the County Cup) City will know that United aren't a side to be taken lightly.

The off-season saw a change in Management for the Ladies and the Ladies Reserves. Academy coach Ben Thomas will be stepping up to manage the first team alongside coach Richard Blackmore and Tim Roberts, current under 16’s girl's manager, will be taking on the Reserves. Both managers come with a wealth of experience and after positive seasons for both teams (the Reserves had a successful season winning promotion on the final day) they will be looking to push on again and raise the quality.

Pre-season 2010 began early for the ladies as they packed their summer fixture list with trips to higher league opposition coming away even with two wins and two losses and this time United will be ready to compete from the off and will be looking to press for a promotion place come May.

The season begins on Sunday, 22nd August. Check out the www.ou-yc.co.uk/ladies for more information and match reports as the season progresses.

Training Information

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

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Ladies Training Dates for 2010-2011

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Wedneday Sessions

Date: Wednesday 1st September 2010 (and Then Every Wednesday after that)
Time: 7.30pm till 9.00pm
Venue: (ASTRO)Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon
Oxfordshire, OX14 1PU

Monday Sessions

Date: Monday 6th September 2010 (and Then Every Monday after that)
Time: 6.00pm till 7.30pm
Venue: (Gym Academy), Roman Way, Oxford
Oxfordshire, OX6 6NL

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Please report 15mins before sessions with drinks, shinpads and correct footwear

If you would like to come and take part in one of our training sessions or try-out for the team then contact Richard Blackmore about coming along. For further information contact rblackmore@oufc.co.uk

BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER SOCCER COURSES

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

We are running soccer courses all over Oxfordshire from July 26th - August 27th 2010. See below for all the dates and venues . To book just click the venue you want your child

Week 1 - July 26th - July 30th

Oxford Community School, Glanville Raod , OX4 2AU

Witney Community Primary School ,OX28 1HL

Garden City FC Kidlington, OX5 1HN

Chalgrove Cavaliers FC , OX44 7TE

St Andrews School Chinnor, OX39 4PU

Bicester Garrison Ambrosden, OX25 2LD

Week 2 - August 2nd - August 6th

Oxford Community School, Glanville Raod , OX4 2AU

Glory Farm School Bicester , OX26 4YJ

Northbourne School Didcot, OX11 8LJ

RAF Benson , OX10 6AA

Faringdon Junior School, SN7 7HZ

Old Woodstock Town FC , OX20 1PD

Week 3 - August 9th - August 13th

Oxford Community School, Glanville Raod , OX4 2AU

St Christophers School Langford, GL7 3LA

Rush Common School Abingdon, OX14 2AW

Garden City FC Kidlington, OX5 1HN

Botley Primary School , OX2 9JZ

Week 4 - August 16th- August 20th

Oxford Community School, Glanville Raod , OX4 2AU

Witney Community Primary School ,OX28 1HL

Launton FC Bicester, OX26 5DP

Ashfold School, Dorton, Aylesbury , HP18 9NG

Old Woodstock Town FC , OX20 1PD

Week 5 - August 17th - August 20th

Oxford Community School, Glanville Raod , OX4 2AU

Northbourne School Didcot, OX11 8LJ

Rush Common School Abingdon, OX14 2AW

Garden City FC Kidlington, OX5 1HN

Chalgrove Cavaliers FC , OX44 7TE

Botley Primary School , OX2 9JZ

Faringdon Junior School, SN7 7HZ

ALL COURSES ARE 10.00 AM - 2.30 PM

£45 For 5 days or £12 Per Day

For more information or to book a place please contact

01865 337525 or clowes@oufc.co.uk

Accommodation Required

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Oxford United Football and Education Academy requires accommodation local to Rover Sports Club, Cowley for boys and girls moving to the area to study and train starting September 2010. If you are interested in hosting a player then please contact Matthew Brandish on mbrandish@oufc.co.uk or 01865 776120.

Thanks

Match Information

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Match Information now online - Please see match day information for details

Academy now recruiting for 2010-11

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The Oxford United Football and Education Academy are now recruiting for the 10-11 season. For further information please call the academy office on 01865 776120 or email Matthew Brandish on mbrandish@oufc.co.uk

Academy now recruiting for 2010-11

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Match Information now online

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This Sundays Match Information now online - Please see match day information for details

MGroup sponsor Under 14's

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The MGroup sponsor Under 14's

After LTi Metaltech became the new sponsor for the boys Under 16's last week, the Oxford United Youth and Community Sports Trust are pleased to announce that The MGroup have agreed to sponsor the Boys Under 14's team for the next 3 seasons.

The agreement will see the Under 14's wear the MGroup logo on their shirt for the next three seasons and the MGroup have boards around the pitch. Geoff Lane, a Partner, at the MGroup Partnership Business Advisors based at Cranbrook House in Summertown, was happy to help the future stars at the football club.

"The MGroup are pleased to have signed a three year agreement with the Trust to sponsor the Oxford United's Under 14 side. There are a number of the Partners that have a close connection with Oxford United; I have supported them since Southern League days and many years ago Richard Clayton , one of our Partners, was signed on as a Youth team player at the club ''

''We consider the Youth development side to be extremely important to a club such as Oxford United, as discovering just one top player could have a considerable positive effect on the club's finances as Dean Whitehead has recently shown''

The MGroup Partnership are a leading firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in Oxford, who provide a wide range of services including all financial accounting needs, business start up services and taxation help. Visit www.themgroup.co.uk for more information.

Oxford United Youth & Community Sports Trust would like to thank the MGroup for their committed support along with all of the other Youth Team sponsors; BTi Net, B Dearman Joinery, Oxford Fencing Supplies, Polythene UK, LTi Metaltech, The Self Storage Centre and Courtiers.

There are still some teams left so if your company would like to sponsor a Youth Team at Oxford United then please contact David Pratt on 01865 337527 or dpratt@oufc.co.uk.

LTi Metaltech Sponsor Under 16's

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Oxford United Youth and Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce that LTi Metaltech are to sponsor the Under 16's Boys Centre of Excellence team for the remainder of the 2009/10 season.

LTi Metaltech are based in Milton Business Park, Didcot. LTi Metaltech Ltd, the British Arm of German LTi Metaltechnik GmbH, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high precision, high quality fabrications for use in demanding applications such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

LTi Metaltech Operations Director, Phil Lacey, was happy to support the work done by the Trust. "LTi is committed to working alongside Oxford United Football Club and the Trust within the local community. LTi Metaltech Ltd is supporting the Oxford United Boys 'Under 16's' Football Team and the sponsorship will go towards helping young people within the local community.''

The Trust hope to encourage more local businesses to sponsor the remaining Centre of Excellence teams in order to raise vital funds for the Trust to continue their fantastic work in supporting the Football in the Community programme and developing the future stars of Oxford United in their Centre of Excellence.

For more information on sponsoring a Youth Team please email David Pratt at dpratt@oufc.co.uk.

Oxford Fencing Supplies Sponsor Under 12's

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

We are pleased to announce that Oxford Fencing Supplies will be sponsoring the Oxford United Boys Under 12's this season.

Oxford Fencing Supplies join a growing list of local companies who have sponsored teams in our Centre of Excellence programme this year. Polythene UK, The Self Storage Centre, Courtiers, BTI Net and B Dearman Joinery sponsor various boys & girls teams in our programme, which provides essential funds for the Oxford United Youth & Community Sports Trust, which as many fans will know, receives no funding from the football league.

The new sponsors were delighted to be able to help develop more talented players. "Oxford Fencing Supplies are pleased to be associated with Oxford United Football club and their youth in the community programme. With today's financial gains in the higher leagues, to see local players coming through the youth programme would be a massive benefit to the club. We wish all Oxford United teams the very best for the remainder of the season"

Oxford United has a proud history of developing very talented footballers such as Dean Whitehead, Jamie Cook and Dexter Blackstock to name a few. By sponsoring a youth team, not only are you helping to develop local talent but your company also gets shirt branding for your team, an executive box for two games, logos and links on the Youth & Community website and a framed shirt at the end of the season.

If your company would like to sponsor one of our Centre of Excellence teams please contact David Pratt on 01865 337527.

1st Lottery Draw Date Announced

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The 1st Draw will take place on Saturday 28th November, and the following amazing prizes will be won. And because its the 1st Draw we've made the 1st prize even bigger!

Exclusive 1st Prize - Executive Box for 10 people for Saturday 5th December vs. Ebbsfleet (including match programmes, teamsheets and tour of the stadium before kickoff. Excludes food & drink)

2nd Prize - Signed Team Photo by all of the players

3rd Prize - £25 cash

To be in this fantastic 1st draw then download a form NOW! There will be 3 winners every week so join today and don't miss out on some fantastic prizes. The more members there are, the bigger the prizes! And all of the money raised by the lottery will help fund Youth Development at the club.

Report: Wycombe Wanderers Home

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

United 3 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers

United went into this match against local rivals Wycombe Wanderers still looking for thier first points of the season and an experienced upper-mid table side was going to be a tough test for newly promoted Oxford.

The match started in a scrappy fashion with both sides struggling to get any meaningful possession. Wycombe were looking to get the ball wide early and run at United's defence, but were unable to break through Oxford's backline and create any real chances. It was Oxford who broke the deadlock with a well taken goal from Jane Yeading slotting the ball throuh the keeper's legs after being put through on goal by a great ball from the midfield, splitting the Wycombe centre halfs.

The goal boosted Oxford's confidence and saw them start to create some decent chances, but found the finish lacking. They were almost left to rue those chances as Wycombe's lone striker found herself through on goal only to be denied by a fantastic save by Georgie Currie in the Oxford goal.

United made it through to the break 1-0 up, but knew the first 10-15 minutes after the break would be massively important and needed to keep it tight.

As expected the second have saw Wycombe come out of the blocks the fastest and saw them raise the tempo of the match as they looked for the equaliser. Oxford's defence stood strong, but it was finally breached on 72 minutes.

The equaliser woke United up and it was them who took the game to Wycombe, determined to take all three points from the match. It took just 10 minutes after the equaliser for Oxford to regain the lead. It came thanks to a mistake from Wycombe's goalie along with excellent anticipation from Yeading. The keeper, who had been playing almost as a sweeper while Wycombe were a goal down, again came to the edge of her area, but with the hard ground she misjudged the bounce. Yeading nipped in behind and headered the ball into the empty net from 12 yards.

United killed off the game with a couple of minutes remaining as the ball was switched by Clare Marsh out to the right into the path of Dani Anderson who finished well past the keeper to round off a great match for United.

Aaron makes 1st Team Debut

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Aaron Woodley made his first team debut against Crawley Town on Tuesday night and showed just what the youth development department at the club are all about.

Aaron's debut on Tuesday added to a growing list of talented youngster that have come through the youth development department at Oxford United, joining the likes of Sam Deering and Jamie Cook this season to have started at the club from a young age. Other players to be developed by United include Millwall's Chrissy Hackett, Stoke City's Dean Whitehead, and the Bolton & Welsh International defender, Sam Ricketts.

The new 'U'nited Lottery is also proving very popular amoungst supporters with lots of fans returning their forms and handing them into the club. The sole aim for the lottery is to help produce more talented youngsters like Aaron and to make sure that local players get the best possible chance to become a professional footballer. It also gives the fans a great chance to win some fantastic prizes such as a holiday, box tickets and signed memorabilia.

To be in with a chance of winning and help fund youth development download a form here.

The first draw date will be announced shortly and former You500 lottery members will soon be recieving information about joining the scheme.

For only £2 a week...download a form today.

'U'nited Lottery Launched

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

'U'nited Lottery Launched!

Saturdays win against Eastbourne saw the launch of the new look 'U'nited Lottery scheme.

The lottery will provide essential funding for the Trust, helping to fund the coaching and development that is done with the youth players and our football in the community projects.

All of the money raised from the lottery will go directly to the trust, and it only costs £2 a week!

Every week 3 lucky winners will win prizes ranging from Directors box tickets, signed shirts, England tickets, a chance to train with Chris Wilder and the first team, as well as various cash prizes.

Forms are available to be downloaded here!

Help fund the heart of the football club for only £2 a week. Join today!

Report: Henley Town - Home

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

United 0 - Henley 1

United fail to get the points from a game in which they dominated possession, but struggled to create any real chances.

Oxford handed a debut to new signing Bev Hirons and it was Hirons running early on which caused Henley’s back four all kinds of problems. United were getting the ball wide quickly and the pace of their wingers was getting them into good positions, but Henley defended well and Oxford were reduced to long shots from their midfield trio, which were comfortably dealt with by the keeper.

But it was Henley who hit first on one of their rare ventures forward. United’s left back, sure the ball was drifting out of play, took her foot off the gas only to see the winger nip in, steal the ball and get a cross into the box. Henley’s lone striker, marshalled by both centre half’s, somehow managed to turn her way past them both and get half a yard to shoot into the corner leaving keeper Georgie Currie with no chance.

The goal deflated United, but they kept it tight for the remainder of the half and went into the break with the score 1-0 to Henley Town.

The second half again saw United take control of the possession and pass the ball around well, but their final ball was lacking and left Hirons feeding off scraps. United’s best chance of the match to level the scores came after the Henley defence switched off and midfielder Kath Boardman seized upon a weak throw and freed Hirons, but from the tight angle she was only able to fire just over the bar.

With United pushing for the equaliser it was inevitable that Henley would be able to hit them on the break, but on the few occasions they were able to pierce that back line they found an in form and resolute Currie in goal, determined to keep United in the game.

In the last 10 minutes Oxford stepped up another gear and with Henley’s delaying tactics, the match threatened to boil over. In the end though United couldn’t find a way and the match ended 1-0 to the away side.

Oxford United Youth and Community Sports Trust joins forces with Soccerade

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

This year Oxford United Youth and Community Trust will have the world's most famous footballer on the touchline as the trust has joined forces with Cristiano Ronaldo's new 100% natural 'Soccerade' drink, which launches on the UK market in coming weeks.

Oxford United Youth and Community Trust coach and educate over 25,000 youngsters every year in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties running soccer courses, social inclusion projects and its well known Centre of Excellence for boys and girls.

Ronaldo may have left these shores for Real Madrid, but the FIFA world player of the year's stamina enhancing energy source will be omni-present within the club this season as Soccerade brings its experience of supporting the best footballers in the world to Oxford United's Youth & Community players.

Born from 30 years of sports science, Soccerade is a totally natural, caffeine and stimulant free drink that offers sport enhancing qualities without artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives. This makes it ideal for junior and senior sports enthusiasts alike.

The arrangement is a win-win for both parties with Soccerade gaining a foothold in UK football market and Oxford United Youth and Community Trust benefiting well from its association with Soccerade.

Relations between the two began after this year's NEC UK Grass Roots Football Show, where Soccerade made its UK debut. A month later and they are now official 'Smart Energy Partners'.

Ivar Josafatsson, the Founder of Soccerade, said: "We're delighted to announce our partnership with Oxford United Youth and Community Trust. We're looking forward to seeing this relationship develop in the future and wish the club every success for the current season."

Report: Shanklin Town - Home

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Oxford United Ladies new season in the Southern Region Premier started with defeat at the hands of Shanklin Town Ladies as United struggled to get to grips with their new league.

After an excellent pre-season all the ladies hard work was undone as Shanklin hit Oxford with two quick goals coming within the first 10 minutes of the match. From here it was always going to be an uphill struggle, but the ladies clawed their way back into the match and were undoubtedly having their best spell of the match when Shanklin hit the killer blow. After possession broke down in the middle of the pitch, Town pumped a long ball over the top. United all waited for the flag for offside, but it never came and a sure finish from the Shanklin striker made it 3-0 going into the half-time break.

The Oxford players, unhappy with their performance knew they needed to show the management they were better than this and started the stronger of the two sides in the second half. With the defence looking more assured and the midfield creating chances it was United that had the first real chance of the second half. Lauran Spraggs' run down the right wing left the Shanklin keeper unsure whether to stay at home or come out leaving her doing neither and Spraggs was able to lift the ball over her. Unfortunately for Oxford, luck was not on their side. The covering defender, just getting to the ball before it crossed the line, sliced her clearance, but only onto the bar and away to safety rather than into the net.

United buoyed by that chance created another one on one chance shortly after, but a great save from the keeper saw the ball roll passed the post for a corner. At 3-2 it might have been different, but as it was Shanklin hit back again with two similar goals in the last 15 minutes making the final score 5-0. A scoreline that flattered the away side, but United will have to work harder if they want to get anything from this league.

An unhappy introduction, but maybe one that will spur the ladies on in the coming weeks.

Sponsor News

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Sponsor News

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Oxford United U12s Centre of Excellence would like to announce that they have formed a partnership with BTinet for the Season 2009/2010.

Ladies Sponsor news

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Oxford United Ladies 1st team would like to announce with a warm welcome that the oxfordshire based company Polythene uk ltd has continued there sponsorship with Oxford United fc and have become the main sponsor of the ladies 1st team for the season 2009-2010.

Sponsor News

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Oxford United U10s Centre of Excellence would like to announce that they have formed a partnership with BTiNet for the Season 2009/2010.

Weekend Fixtures

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

There are no fixtures this coming weekend

Training News

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Traing for ALL age groups starts the last week in July at Oxford School. Under 9s - 12s Monday Nights and Under 13-16s Wednesdays 6-730pm