OXFORD United begin life in the Nationwide Conference with the visit of Halifax Town.
Vital Quotes:
Jim Smith can’t wait for the season to begin and is sure that Oxford will gain promotion this season but warns it won’t be easy. The Bald Eagle old Oxford’s official website:
‘Halifax are a good team and have been up there challenging for promotion last year and will be a good test.
Our chief scout Bobby Roberts is a great asset and has seen Halifax twice and he thinks they are a good side, a good footballing side. And we know that every team that comes here will re-double their efforts.
Oxford United Team News:
Oxford have no major injury worries going into the season and are expected to field the same 11 that started against Manchester United.
Player to watch: Andy Burgess
The midfielder has been a revelation in pre-season and will be the U’s main source of creativity.
Halifax Town Team News:
Town boss Chris Wilder has one injury doubt for the game, Lewis Killeen has a groin injury picked up in training yesterday.
Player to watch: Andy Campbell
The striker was loaned to Oxford from Cardiff last season but did not impress during his spell at United. But United have a habit of seeing old players score against them.
Match Facts & Stats
The last time the two sides met was in 2002 when Oxford triumphed 6-1.
Match Prediction:
Oxford United 3-0 Halifax Town
Next Fixtures:
Dagenham & Redbridge V Oxford United 15/08/2006 19:45
Thats my prediction as well. This day has been a long time coming. Come on you yellows!!!