Duo celebrate Olympics bronze

Oxford-born Daisy Dick (left), and William Fox-Pitt, who lived at Godington, near Bicester, ceelbrate after hel;ing Great Britain to a bronze after the showjumping phase of the equestrian competition in Hong Kong yesterday. oBritain had started the day 11.70 points behind second-placed Australia and they never really challenged for the silver medal position. Germany won the gold after finishing the three-day event ahead of Australia. Fox-Pitt picked up just four penalty points on

There's no more excuses 8:00am today Darren Patterson is telling his Oxford United players today: "No more excuses".Reader comments (8)

United physio Sullivan joins Rams 5:59pm Fri 29 Aug 08 Physio Neil Sullivan is leaving Oxford United to take up a new post at Derby County.Reader comments (7)

Duo released by United 9:51am Fri 29 Aug 08 Michael Husbands and Rob Davies have both been shown the door by Oxford United.

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Don't blame Yemi – Patto

8:58pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Oxford United manager Darren Patterson has leapt to the defence of striker Yemi Odubade following his poor display in the goalless draw against Woking.

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Foster's England call 7:10pm Tue 26 Aug 08 Oxford United defender Luke Foster has been named in a 16-man England C squad for the visit to Bosnia & Herzegovina next month.Reader comments (14)

CRICKET: Rowant on the brink

6:51pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

Aston Rowant need one win from their last two matches to clinch the Division 1 title after they won and nearest rivals Cumnor lost on Saturday.

CRICKET: Vale stay on track

6:49pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

Abingdon Vale kept their Division 2 promotion challenge on the boil by beating lowly Leighton Buzzard Town.

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