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...

Will Oxford stay up? Simulating the Relegation Battle

At what point does four games unbeaten under Manning become four games without a win? The former MK head coach has certainly stabilised United, who look better on the ball, more prepared in transition, and have stopped conceding from every shot they face (although Simon Eastwood's discovery of his inner prime Yashin may play some role in that). The reality is, however, that United went from three points and two places above the drop zone before Manning arrived, to two points and one place since his four draws. This is not to say things have declined under Manning. The nature of the fixtures and league meant things were always likely to get worse before they got better. But whether in desperate hope or genuine belief, fans who thought the removal of Robinson would lead to an immediate escape from the dotted line were mistaken. Oxford are in a serious relegation battle. But if you'd rather skip the hassle of checking the scores each Saturday and desperately h...

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