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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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...

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...

Oxford's Incredible long-range Goal Record is something Beauchamp himself would be proud of

United outplayed Charlton, and were deserving of the incredible result they came away with. Yet it is also true that they registered an Expected Goals (xG) of just 1.2, but scored four times. Matty Taylor’s laser like accuracy in the box played a part, but it is what Oxford are doing from outside the area which is so impressive at the moment. Sam Baldock’s first goal for the club was a deliciously curled finish into the far corner from the edge of the 18-yard-box, whilst Cameron Brannagan added another special goal to his collection. Billy Bodin grabbed two from range against Bolton the week before, and it was Brannagan again who had drawn United level with a peach of a strike from some 25-yards out against Portsmouth, before Nathan Holland completed the turnaround with a stunning long-range effort of his own. United have become long-range experts in recent weeks, but we shouldn’t be surprised, because this tendency to shoot, and usually score, from distance has been a trend ...

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