Introducing the Generation Ox blog

Just what the world needs - another Oxford United blog!

This is Generation Ox; a father and son blog which offers, theoretically at least, different perspectives and analysis of OUFC.

You'll quickly be able to work out which is which; one focuses on stats to find interesting trends and analysis, while the other will doubtless find ways to gratuitously crowbar in references to players like Sean Reck, Mark Angel and Anton Rogan.

Anyway will be posting away - and if you enjoy or find our what we write of any interest please spread the word!

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Why more Teams should Press High Against Oxford

It is not often that Oxford get played off the park, but when they do, their opposition always seems to have one thing in common; their press. It would be harsh to say Oxford were played off the park against Wigan, but they certainly struggled to implement their usual crisp, passing game, after the first 25 minutes. Oxford's passing accuracy against the Latics was 68%, compared to their season average of 74.2%. Part of this could be down to the physicality which Wigan play at, but Leam Richardson's side intense press all over the park certainly helped unsettle their opponents and stop them playing their usual passing style. United's next opponents are Portsmouth on Saturday, the best pressing team in the League, which is explored further in this piece . For teams so far this season, pressing high and intensely has proved the most effective route to victory, so Oxford will need to be at their best against Pompey. ... The most accurate way o...

Oxford have been the Kings of Late Drama since Robinson arrived

Games between Oxford and Portsmouth are rarely without drama. But this weekend's clash at a blustery Kassam Stadium was particularly action infused. Yet the dramatic finish has almost become the norm this season. Not only was this the fourth 3-2 Oxford have been involved in (three of them coming in League One), but it was another instance of United scoring late to snatch three points from a major competitor. These late goals have become something of a habit, and has been ever since Robinson took charge of the Us. Games at the Kassam are not ones to leave early at the moment, as only Wigan Athletic (13) have scored more goals in the last ten minutes plus injury time than Oxford (12) in League One this season. Late goals scored in League One 2021-22 That remains the case when extending it to all of England's top four divisions. Late goals scored in England's top four divisions 2021-22 Oxford have been excelling in the closing stages well before this sea...

The key areas Oxford can expect to change under Manning

Liam Manning is the new Oxford head coach, and has been propelled directly into a relegation scrap as he prepares Oxford for a trip to fellow strugglers Morecambe. It is difficult to tell how much Manning can change the style of play this season as he look to make up the points to avoid an unexpected drop to League Two, but fans should be optimistic about a manager who was so successful at MK Dons just last season. He's already using exciting words like improving Oxford's counter pressing, transitions, and even floated the idea of actually playing a holding midfielder. Manning's approach at MK was well documented, and seemingly makes him a good fit for the ball playing philosophy Oxford at Oxford. But with results going stale, how might Manning look to shake up play at the Kassam? Looking back at his highly successful 2021-22 season at MK Dons, we draw a picture of some of the key areas Oxford fans can expect to change under the new boss. Slower Build-up On...

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