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  1. JulianDarbyFTW

    Attendances dropping

    A lot of people drifted away over the years, and weren't replaced by new blood. There are a lot of youngsters who don't support local teams any more. They'd rather support a random club in the PL than their local club, because there's no glitz and glamour at our level. And the year in exile...
  2. JulianDarbyFTW

    Amadou Bakayoko - Confirmed 2 Year Deal

    I think he suffers from being the 'plan b' when we couldn't get Chaplin in. It was assumed he was going to have to be our main man, and his stats suggest he's anything but a goal machine, which prompted the almost immediate disdain. If he'd signed after Chaplin, I think there would have been...
  3. JulianDarbyFTW

    Match Thread Oxford United vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Sunday 9th Sep

    Well I didn't expect that 2nd highest shots stat. Imagine how good we'll be when we aim them at the goal! Edit: just checked and we're 20th for number (not percentage) of shots on target, at 3.67 per game. We average 14.5 shots per game, so 25%. Edit2: Barnsley average 19.33 shots per game...
  4. JulianDarbyFTW

    Should Rasputin be banned?

    There's been more outing in this thread than the News of the World managed in the whole of the 80s.
  5. JulianDarbyFTW

    Match Thread Oxford United vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Sunday 9th Sep

    I predict either a dull 0-0, or a depressing 2-1 defeat, either of which will be followed by a meltdown on here. Can't wait.
  6. JulianDarbyFTW

    Should Rasputin be banned?

    Dongo was one of those characters who sometimes said things people agreed with, and sometimes spoke complete nonsense. Like 99% of us on here, I guess. His crime - not paying a charity bet - is pretty shitty, but it's not something I'd want someone banned for. At least if he's still on here he...
  7. JulianDarbyFTW

    Favourite Band ?

    I always struggle with this question, because I love The Smiths and Counting Crows in equal measure, and couldn't countenance choosing one over the other. My guilty pleasure is Postmodern Jukebox on youtube / spotify - they reinvent mostly modern songs in a swing / jazz style, some of which are...
  8. JulianDarbyFTW

    Whats with the doom and gloom

    I think some people we on the verge of calling for his head far earlier than now. I understand the frustration, but expectation had to be tempered with realism; virtually a whole new team will take time to learn how each other play.
  9. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    He seem like a proper finisher. I know its been said, but it really does make you wonder where Bakayoko and Hiwula fit in. Without a formation change, I can't see them getting any significant game time. I mean, Hiwula came with a decent reputation and played 43 games at this level last season...
  10. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    It seems that he places a lot of shots right into the corner, some near-post, some far-post. He seems to have a good range of finishing, and is confident with it. I'm optimistic.
  11. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    He doesn't exactly look happy on that video, does he?
  12. JulianDarbyFTW

    Will Maddison be in the England Squad??

    I agree, but for Maddison it's the fact he's creative and has started the season brightly. For Wilson, he's been on top form and been back from injury for a while. When you see Welbeck (who can't get a game), Loftus-Cheek (who can't get a game) and Lallana (a far more recent injury than Wilson)...
  13. JulianDarbyFTW

    Will Maddison be in the England Squad??

    I suppose he's being loyal to a lot of players who got him to a Semi-Final. That said, we got there by luck and struggled to score from open play. The future is only as bright as the manager picking the squad.
  14. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    I'd assume the club has an 'obligation to buy' type clause. I'm only basing that on Football Manager and the fact that I want to add to the post count. Edit: Misread your post. Yes, a recall can be removed (as per FM again!)
  15. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    A crushing disappointment filled with socks and deodorant and gift vouchers for W.H.Smith?
  16. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    What's the one for Chico time? Edit: 1 second too late
  17. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    He won't go to Barnsley. It's grim oop north* *It's not, some parts are lovely.
  18. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    Hold on, what page are we on now?
  19. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    I getcha, but spring-heeled Sean Flynn was tiny and he was a terrier against the bigger guys. Like I say to the missus, size isn't everything.
  20. JulianDarbyFTW

    Conor Chaplin - Signing Confirmed (Finally!)

    Can we forget all of this sensible football talk and get back to concentrating on the things that don't matter please.
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