Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United - the build up

Site Manager · Dec 27, 2020

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The Countdown to Oxford United

7.45pm kick-off

Sunday

Kevin Johnson is the man in the middle for the game, so far this season he has issued 38 yellow cards and two reds in 14 games. He has already visited Home Park this season when he was referee for the first league game against Blackpool in September.
He will be assisted on Tuesday by Richard Morris and Robert Dabbs while the fourth official is Joe Simpson.
Update - Brett Huxtable is now the match referee.

Oxford United analysis
Strengths
Creating long shot opportunities.
Creating scoring chances.
Weaknesses
Finishing scoring chances.
Stopping opponents from creating chances.
Avoiding fouling in dangerous areas.
Defending counter attacks.
Defending set pieces.
Style of play
Control the game in the opposition's half.
Take long shots.
Attempt crosses often.
Play with width.
Take a lot of shots.

They Played For Both
Curtis Nelson, Jamie Mackie, Ashley Barnes, Chris Zebroski, Ryan Taylor, Ashley Smith-Brown, Darren Purse, Paul Wotton, Luke McCormick, Lee Cox, Tony Capaldi, Rufus Brevitt, Nicky Banger. Any more?

The Greens have played Oxford at home 27 times; winning 11 games, drawing six and losing 10. The U's have won five of the last seven visits to Home Park.

Fan entry times window at turnstiles: 6.15pm to 7pm (usually 1.30pm to 2.15pm) and 7pm to 7.45pm (usually 2.15pm to 3pm).

Monday

Purchase your iFollow match pass ... here.

According to Sky Bet Argyle are at 19/10 to win the game, an Oxford win has odds of 5/4 and the draw is on offer at 12/5.

Fans' Brief .... club website.

Oxford manager Karl Robinson looks ahead to the game .... Oxford club website.

“It’s not going to be easy, not least because they are in Tier 2 and can still have fans in. We have seen at our own games what a positive effect that can have and how fans can influence the games so we will be aware of that but at the same time it’s great to play games where there are fans, whoever they support."

Tuesday

Argyle v Oxford Frequently Asked Questions .... club website.

The cover of the match programme ...

Match preview.

More from Oxford manager Karl Robinson about the game ... Oxford Mail.

In a late change of referee Kevin Johnson is replaced by Brett Huxtable and Joe Simpson replaces him as fourth official.
Huxtable has shown 64 yellow cards and no reds in 18 games so far this season.

Quintrell Green · Dec 27, 2020

For Bruce Brevitt, read Rufus Brevitt. Former left back, who had his best years with west Ham.

John Cooper · Dec 27, 2020

Deane Smalley

Green as Grass · Dec 27, 2020

Graham Adams although they may have been known as Headington United when he played.

Pogleswoody · Dec 27, 2020

Mick Kearns. Irish keeper. 1 game on loan.

(Thanks to Harley Lawer!!

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Green as Grass · Dec 27, 2020

Colin Clarke and Andy Thomas

TinTin · Dec 28, 2020

Apologies IF I am wrong, BUT I did read some time ago that the kick-off time was originally at SEVEN O'CLOCK [7pm] - as Oxford wanted to hasten their travel time !!

NOW - am I wrong, have I got it totally wrong or have I downed too many San Miguels ?

OR

is it still the same time ?

I am unable to watch it as it is far too late - 2.45am [even at 7.45pm].

Penlee · Dec 28, 2020

Let's hope they go for a swim when they arrive at The Crowne Plaza later

Keepitgreen · Dec 28, 2020

TinTin":47wlewd4 said:
Apologies IF I am wrong, BUT I did read some time ago that the kick-off time was originally at SEVEN O'CLOCK [7pm] - as Oxford wanted to hasten their travel time !!

NOW - am I wrong, have I got it totally wrong or have I downed too many San Miguels ?

OR

is it still the same time ?

I am unable to watch it as it is far too late - 2.45am [even at 7.45pm].

I think it always has been a 7.45pm kick off.

Semaphore05 · Dec 28, 2020

The Sunderland game on Tues 19 Jan is 7 P.M. Maybe that is what you were thinking about.
COYG :scarf: :scarf: :scarf:

PL2 3DQ · Dec 28, 2020

TinTin":pnolo28i said:
Apologies IF I am wrong, BUT I did read some time ago that the kick-off time was originally at SEVEN O'CLOCK [7pm] - as Oxford wanted to hasten their travel time !!

NOW - am I wrong, have I got it totally wrong or have I downed too many San Miguels ?

OR

is it still the same time ?

I am unable to watch it as it is far too late - 2.45am [even at 7.45pm].

Tin Tin, it's definitely 7.45pm kick-off, see the first post on this thread.

TinTin · Dec 28, 2020

OK guys, I was wrong by all accounts ?

Looks as though The San Miguel did the trick for me, despite the lateness of the hour.

Enjoy the game

Thanks Posty

philevs · Dec 28, 2020

Just watched the highlights of Oxford 2 v Wimbledon 0.
W'don had numerous chances, but Oxford cleared at least two off the line and the visitors hit the post, the Oxford goalie also had a worldie and saved three that looked certs. If it had been 5-2 to W'don seems like it wouldn't have been unjust. Let's hope they can't repeat this against us and that we can exploit their defensive frailties to the full.

Welwyn Pilgrim · Dec 28, 2020

I’m surprised to see them as favourites for the game despite their recent upturn in form but most of their recent games have been on their own patch. One away game all month.

Furnell · Dec 28, 2020

Nicky Banger?

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