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U's duo in fitness fight

10:30pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

Barry Quinn and James Constable are battling to play in Oxford United's televised Blue Square Premier game at Torquay.

Kelvin: Come up and see me!

Kelvin Thomas

8:00am Tuesday 7th October 2008

Oxford United's new chairman has issued an open invitation to fans, who have suggestions and thoughts about ways to improve the club, to come and see him.

RJN take second at Nogaro

An RJN Motorsport Nissan at Nogaro Picture: Alain Aubard/DPPI

2:54pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

As RJN Motorsport prepared for the last three races of the GT4 European Cup at Nogaro, in France, driver Alex Buncombe knew he needed a string of top placings to take second place in the championship.

Karleigh could be back soon

11:29pm Monday 6th October 2008

Brentford boss Andy Scott says Karleigh Osborne could go back on loan to Oxford, just days after returning from a month-long spell with the U's.

Positive Patto reaps rewards

Darren Patterson shows his delight at the final whistle

8:00am Monday 6th October 2008

Darren Patterson said he hadn't wavered in his belief of the players he's brought in after they bounced back superbly from Lewes by beating Rushden on Saturday.

Hill bemused by red card

7:40pm Sunday 5th October 2008

Rushden & Diamonds manager Garry Hill said he had no qualms about the final result at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, but he was unhappy, and perplexed, with the red card shown to left back Gareth Jelleyman, writes JON MURRAY.

Trainer happy to put boot in

Oxford United v Rushden

7:43pm Sunday 5th October 2008

Oxford United match-winner Phil Trainer was thrilled to open his account for the season with a superb left-footed strike, but he insisted the main reason to be cheerful was a victory for the team.

Subaru take top ten places

Picture: swrt.com

4:58pm Sunday 5th October 2008

Banbury’s Subaru World Rally team drivers all finished the Rally Catalunya in the top ten.

Subaru hold steady in Spain

Picture: swrt.com

3:05pm Sunday 5th October 2008

Banbury's Subaru World Rally Team entry of Petter Solberg and Phil Mills remained fifth overall after the second day of intense mid-field competition in Spain.

Oxford Utd 2, Rushden 1 (04/11)

4:57pm Saturday 4th October 2008

A goal in each half from Barry Quinn and Phil Trainer brought Oxford United victory in a tense and exciting clash at the Kassam Stadium.

Turley rallies the troops

performing this season

8:00am Saturday 4th October 2008

Oxford United's veteran goalkeeper, Billy Turley, says it's time for the team to get some proper consistency.

Tyre choice hinders Subaru

Petter Solberg and Phil Mills tackle the asphalt roads on day one of Rally Catalunya Picture: swrt.com

11:44am Saturday 4th October 2008

Petter Solberg started the second day of the Rally RACC Catalunya – Costa Daurada today in fifth place after a tough opening day.

Time to pass the reins

Nick Merry

8:32pm Friday 3rd October 2008

Outgoing chairman Nick Merry tonight admitted a breath of fresh air was needed at struggling Oxford United — but insisted he had stepped down of his own volition.

Rallying cry to United faithful

Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas, with Owen Rees, nine of Chalgrove, and other fans

8:33pm Friday 3rd October 2008

Oxford United's new chairman today led fans, staff and sponsors in a rallying cry to get the club's season back on track.

OxVox call on lapsed fans to help club

7:16pm Friday 3rd October 2008

Supporters trust OxVox have put out a rallying call to all "lapsed" Oxford United fans to come back and help the club in their time of need.

Quinn likely to return against Rushden

Barry Quinn exoected to be in the starting line-up

7:12pm Friday 3rd October 2008

Barry Quinn and Chris Willmott are vying for the centre back slot alongside Luke Foster against Rushdenon Saturday following Karleigh Osborne's return to Brentford.

Kelvin reaches out for fans

Kelvin Thomas

8:10am Friday 3rd October 2008

OXFORD United's new chairman says his most important task is to reach out to the fans.

Patto under pressure

Kelvin Thomas

8:00am Friday 3rd October 2008

DARREN Patterson has been left in no doubt by the new Oxford United chairman that on-field results must improve.

United fans welcome change

Trevor Lambert of OxVox

6:40am Friday 3rd October 2008

Oxford United fans last night reacted with cautious optimism to the changing of the guard at their club.

Down to business for new U's boss

Kelvin Thomas at the Kassam Stadium yesterday

6:10am Friday 3rd October 2008

New Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas speaks exclusively to the Oxford Mail about his plans for the future of the club.


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Bid to prevent extremism in schools

Ed Balls to launch schools advice on preventing extremism

Updated 4:36am Wednesday 8th October 2008

Schools secretary Ed Balls is to launch advice for schools on how they can help prevent violent extremism.


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